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Will Ohio State be able to return to the College Football Playoff next season? The Buckeyes finished their 2022-23 run with an 11-2 record, taking notable wins over Notre Dame and Penn State before falling to the Michigan Wolverines in November and the Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl. A missed Ohio State field goal from senior kicker Noah […]

Will the Nebraska Cornhuskers football program be able to restore its former glory? Nebraska agreed to a deal with former Carolina Panthers coach Matt Rhule following a 4-8 performance in its final season under head coach Scott Frost. Rhule helped bring in a Nebraska recruiting class that features three 4-star enrollees and 11 transfers, bringing […]

The UConn and Louisville women’s basketball programs will begin a four-game series starting in the 2023-24 season, according to a pair of Tuesday tweets from UConn and Louisville. “UConn and Louisville will begin a four-game series next season,” UConn wrote. The first matchup of the series is set for Dec. 16, 2023, and will take place in Connecticut, […]

The details of a football series between Michigan and Texas were revealed in a Tuesday tweet from The Athletic Reporter Bruce Feldman. “Texas will visit to Ann Arbor in 2024 in a home-and-home with Michigan,” Feldman wrote. “The Wolverines will come to UT in 2027.” Texas finished last season with an 8-5 overall record and a 6-3 […]

Will the Washington Wizards be able to select a home-run pick with their potential No. 8 spot in the 2023 NBA Draft? Guard Bradley Beal, center Daniel Gafford and guard Monte Morris are locked down for the 2023-24 season, while forwards Kristaps Porzingis and Kyle Kuzma have player options, according to Spotrac. Some of Washington’s […]

Where can the Indiana Pacers go once the NBA Draft Lottery decides its draft spot in May? Indiana finished its 2022-23 season with a record of 35-47, good enough for 11th in the Eastern Conference and fourth in the Central Division behind the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Milwaukee Bucks. Indiana finished with its highest […]

Texas basketball forward Dylan Disu announced he would return for another season with the program in a series of Sunday social media posts. “The show goes on,” he wrote in a Sunday Instagram post. A former 4-star recruit out of Pflugerville, Texas, Dylan Disu initially chose to commit to the Vanderbilt Commodores over offers from Illinois, Georgia Tech, […]

Missouri basketball guard Kobe Brown declared for the 2023 NBA Draft while maintaining his last year of college eligibility, the senior announced in a Sunday tweet. “It’s crazy to think how much a kid from the ‘ville can move away and gain the love and support of so many,” he wrote. “To all of my coaches, […]

Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon injury in his left knee, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. “Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo has suffered a season-ending torn patellar tendon in his left knee,” Charania reported. “Just another injury the two-time All-Star will work to overcome.” Victor Oladipo, a two-time All-Star and the […]

Creighton basketball forward Arthur Kaluma declared for the 2023 NBA draft, he announced in a Sunday tweet. “After much prayer and thoughtful consideration, I have decided to enter the 2023 NBA Draft,” Kaluma wrote. “I am excited to take this next step in my basketball journey and look forward to what the future holds.” A former 4-star recruit […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are two games behind the Denver Nuggets in their NBA playoff series following a 122-113 loss to Denver on Wednesday. Guard Anthony Edwards ended the night with 41 points, countering the 40 Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored. When the Timberwolves take on the Nuggets at the Target Center, the question remains: Is Rudy […]

Former Creighton guard Ryan Nembhard committed to the Gonzaga basketball program on Friday, according to a tweet from ESPN NBA Draft Analyst Jonathan Givony. “NEWS: Creighton-transfer Ryan Nembhard, ESPN’s No. 2 player in the transfer portal, has committed to Gonzaga, he told ESPN,” wrote Givony. “‘Gonzaga is the place for me, I can just tell.’ “Nembhard […]

Ole Miss football defensive back Braxton Myers entered the transfer portal and officially requested he is released from his National Letter of Intent, according to a Friday article from 247Sports recruiting analyst David Johnson. Ole Miss linebacker Danny Lockhart, cornerback Markevious Brown, defensive lineman Tywone Malone and safety Elijah Sabbatini have all entered the transfer portal […]

Iowa offensive coordinator Brian Ferentz had a firm response when asked if he would approach his game plans and situations differently with his performance markers as part of the equation. “That’s a fair question,” Ferentz said, via The Athletic Iowa Staff Writer Scott Dochterman. “And the answer is no. I’m going to approach my job the […]

Julius Randle had a nonchalant take on his scary fall during Tuesday’s Game 2 of an NBA Playoff series vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. “I’m built for these kind of battles,” said Randle, via SNY. “I put so much time in the weight room and I put a lot into my body for recovery… My kids have beat […]

The Philadelphia Eagles have hired former New England Patriots assistant coach Matt Patricia as a senior defensive assistant, according to a Thursday tweet from ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. “And now it is official: Eagles have hired former Patriots’ assistant coach Matt Patricia as their new senior defensive assistant, per sources,” wrote Schefter. BroBible […]

Ex-Georgia football defensive lineman Bear Alexander is expected to visit the USC Trojans this weekend, according to a Thursday tweet from On3 Sports. “Georgia DL transfer Bear Alexander is expected to visit USC this weekend, per @mzenitz,” the tweet read. “He is currently the top available player in the Transfer Portal.” Bear Alexander, a former 4-star recruit out of […]

Cincinnati Bearcats quarterback Ben Bryant has entered the transfer portal, according to the Athletic staff writer Justin Williams.  “#Bearcats QB Ben Bryant has entered transfer portal, @TheAthleticCFB has learned,” wrote Williams. “Source said Bryant wants to explore options, but is keeping open possibility of returning to UC to compete for starting job. “(Head coach Scott) Satterfield does […]

Oregon quarterback Bo Nix didn’t want to leave the Oregon football program with any regrets, ESPN Senior Writer Adam Rittenberg wrote in a Thursday article. “The statement, ‘Be where your feet are,’ guys sometimes want more than they have and they don’t appreciate what they do have at the time,” said Nix, via ESPN. “At some point, […]

Former Michigan basketball center Hunter Dickinson will be taking a visit to Kentucky from April 23-25, according to a Thursday tweet from 247Sports National Basketball Analyst Travis Branham. “Michigan transfer Hunter Dickinson, the No. 1 transfer in the portal, will visit Kentucky April 23-25, a source tells @247SportsPortal,” wrote Branham. Kentucky had a Zoom meeting with Dickinson earlier this […]

The New England Patriots hosted Kentucky quarterback Will Levis on Wednesday, according to NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “An interesting Top 30 visit on the final day teams were allowed: The #Patriots hosted #Kentucky QB Will Levis yesterday, source says, part of their due diligence to prepare for any scenario a week from now,” Rapoport […]

Milwaukee Bucks forward Khris Middleton highlighted how the Bucks could take a 138-122 win over the Miami Heat even without the forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. “It takes the whole team; I think you saw that tonight,” Khris Middleton said. “It wasn’t just one guy that carried us. “A lot of people might expect me or Jrue to take […]

ESPN commentator Stephen A Smith took a shot at the Cleveland Cavaliers before they face the New York Knicks in Game 3 of their series in the NBA Playoffs on Friday. “Cleveland ain’t built for this,” Stephen A Smith wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “They will not walk into The Garden and leave with a win in […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves are gearing up for a playoff matchup with the Denver Nuggets, the top seed in the Western Conference. The Nuggets pulled away with a 109-80 victory at Ball Arena on Sunday behind the 24 points of Nuggets guard Jamal Murray, who hit nine of his 22 shot attempts and four of his […]

The Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers are among the teams who are hosting key players on the last day of visits, according to a Wednesday tweet from NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “On the last day of Top 30 visits: — #Georgia LB Nolan Smith is with the #AZCardinals. — #Clemson DT Brian Bresee […]

TCU running back Kendre Miller is finishing up a third-consecutive week of Top-30 visits as he meets the Detroit Lions on Wednesday, according to NFL Network National Insider Ian Rapoport. “#TCU RB Kendre Miller is finishing up a third consecutive week of Top 30 visits today, as he’s meeting with the #Lions, source said,” wrote […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was asked about Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson’s unresolved contract situation on The Adam Schefter Podcast, ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote in a Wednesday tweet. “I support those guys getting their money,” Prescott said, via Schefter. “Hopefully he’s next, and he tops Jalen.” Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts signed […]

New York Knicks guard Josh Hart has been upgraded to questionable for Tuesday’s NBA Playoff game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, according to a Tuesday tweet from New York Knicks Public Relations. “Josh Hart (sprained left ankle) has been upgraded to questionable for tonight’s Game 2 at Cleveland,” the tweet read. Josh Hart was […]

Stanford freshman center Lauren Betts announced her commitment to play for the UCLA Bruins, according to a Tuesday tweet from Just Women’s Sports.  “Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow,” she wrote in a Tuesday Instagram post. A former 5-star recruit from Centennial, Colorado, played 33 games for a Stanford team that went 29-6 overall […]

TCU Football wide receiver Jordan Hudson decided to enter the NCAA transfer portal, according to a Tuesday article from On3 news desk writer Alex Weber. A former 4-star recruit out of Garland, Texas, Hudson chose the Horned Frogs over offers from SMU, Oklahoma, Alabama, Arkansas, LSU, Nebraska, Tennessee, Texas and USC, among others, according to 247Sports. He […]

Louisville women’s basketball transfer guard Hailey Van Lith is on an official visit at LSU, according to a Tuesday tweet from On3 journalist Shea Dixon. Hailey Van Lith entered the transfer portal ahead of the 2023-2024 season earlier this month, taking to Instagram to thank the Louisville community after three years with the program.  “It’s been an honor over […]

Georgia football defensive tackle Jalen Carter is visiting the Atlanta Falcons on Tuesday, according to ESPN Senior NFL Insider Adam Schefter. “Georgia DT Jalen Carter is visiting the Atlanta Falcons today,” Schefter wrote. “He then will have visited each team picking 5-10: the Seahawks (5), Lions (6), Raiders (7), Falcons (8), Bears (9) and Eagles (10).” A […]

Ohio State offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. is in Philadelphia for a pre-draft visit with the Eagles, according to a Tuesday tweet from NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo. “Ohio State LT Paris Johnson is in Philly for a pre-draft visit with the #Eagles today and then heads up to see the #Jets tonight and tomorrow, sources […]

Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler’s 11 made field goals were the most for a Heat player in a playoff half since LeBron James, ESPN Stats and Info wrote a Sunday tweet. James scored 12 in the first half of Game 6 of the 2012 Eastern Conference Finals against the Boston Celtics, according to ESPN Stats and Info. […]

Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo’s bid for a perfect game was broken up by a single by Colorado Rockies outfielder Jurickson Profar in the seventh inning of a 1-0 win by Seattle over the Rockies on Sunday, according to a tweet by FOX Sports: MLB. “Heck of a performance by the righty,” wrote FOX Sports. Luis […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves is the third Laker in the last 25 seasons to finish 5-5 from the field or better in the 4th quarter of a playoff game, according to a Sunday tweet from ESPN Stats & Info. He joins Kobe Bryant against the Spurs in 2002 and Shaquille O’Neal against the Pacers in […]

Jacksonville State football commit Philstavious “Phil” Dowdell was killed Saturday night in a mass shooting in Dadeville, Alabama, according to a Sunday article from 247Sports National News Desk Writer Robbie Weinstein. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Philstavious Dowdell and the other victims of the senseless tragedy last night,” Jacksonville State head coach […]

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott reacted to Mississippi State’s live mascot being named after him. “They’ve named the mascot after me, so I had to come back and see that,” said Prescott, via Sporting News NFL. “For the mascot of Mississippi State, of this university, to be named after me, it’s humbling. “It’s something I hold […]

The Miami Heat defeated the Chicago Bulls in a 102-91 victory for the 8th seed in the East at the Kaseya Center on Friday. Heat forward Jimmy Butler and guard Max Strus combined for 31 points apiece, countering the 26 scored by Chicago forward DeMar DeRozan and the double-digit scoring of four other Bulls. When the […]