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The University of Kentucky earned themselves the No. 3 seed in the Midwest bracket after a strong season going 23-11 under Mark Pope in his first year as head coach of the Wildcats. A team known for its depth, the Wildcats have seen success thanks to a handful of players, including sharpshooting guard Koby Brea. […]

The SMU Mustangs have a new athletic director. SMU is hiring Damon Evans away from Maryland, per the school’s social media. Evans previously had the same job with Maryland. “SMU has tremendous momentum in all aspects of its athletics program, but I believe we can push to even greater heights,” Evans said after taking the […]

It’s no coincidence that St. John’s basketball is having its best season in 40 years now that Rick Pitino is in his second campaign with the team. The college hoops legend has experienced success at every program he’s coached, and his run with the No. 2 Red Storm (30-4, 18-2 Big East) is no exception. […]

College basketball analyst and commentator Jay Bilas is speaking out about the ongoing debate over who deserved the last spot in men’s March Madness. North Carolina got in over West Virginia, who is launching an investigation into the selection committee. West Virginia’s governor Patrick Morrisey directed his attorney general to investigate the committee. As of […]

There’s a new frontrunner in the race for the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament title. Florida basketball has emerged as the top betting favorite at BetMGM following a decisive victory over Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship on Sunday. They head into March Madness riding a wave of momentum, having won 12 of their last 13 […]

Alabama basketball has firmly established itself as a March Madness regular under head coach Nate Oats. With this year’s Selection Sunday in the books, the Crimson Tide are now set to make their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Fans can expect the usual up-tempo, high-powered offense that can overwhelm opponents when it’s clicking. However, as […]

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has approved a waiver that will allow certain student-athletes from non-NCAA institutions such as NAIA programs and junior colleges to compete in the 2025-26 academic year, even if they would have otherwise exhausted their eligibility during 2024-25. The decision, announced in December 2024 and detailed in a Q&A […]

While Duke basketball is the nation’s top-ranked team and has the sport’s best player in Cooper Flagg, it likely won’t get the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. However, it could happen if the Blue Devils (28-3, 19-1 ACC) roll through the ACC Tournament and get outside help. Although Auburn has lost two […]

John Calipari probably wanted a smoother ride in his first season with Arkansas basketball, but what matters is making the NCAA Tournament. That’s what the Razorbacks (19-12, 8-10 SEC) are poised to do after escaping with a 93-92 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. Now the key is to not lose to South Carolina in […]

College baseball never fails to provide its fair share of absurdity. Unlike other sports, whose college versions closely resemble a less talented version of the pros, college baseball has a tendency to go completely off the rails at the most unexpected times and places. George Mason baseball is one such example. The Patriots set an […]

Clemson and Florida State are resolving their grievances with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The schools are settling legal disputes with the league, per the ACC. Florida State and Clemson are expected to remain as members. The two schools sued to try and force the ACC to pay additional money due to television revenues. Clemson and […]

In an era when schools constantly switch conferences, Clemson and Florida State are breaking the mold. Both universities will likely stay in the ACC after settling four lawsuits, via ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, David Hale, and Pete Thamel. “According to sources, the settlement includes two key objectives: establishing a new revenue-distribution model based on viewership and a […]

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have lived up to the preseason hype, and will likely get picked second and third after Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the star freshmen haven’t been enough to save the Scarlet Knights (14-15, 7-11 Big Ten) from misery. The kids would say that Rutgers head coach Steve […]

Paige Bueckers is once again having an outstanding season for the UConn women’s basketball team, and she has solidified herself as one of the best players in the country. Bueckers is averaging over 18 points per game this season, and the Huskies are having another impressive season. UConn is currently 26-3 on the year and […]

Northern Illinois’ non-football sports are joining the Horizon League, per Action Network. There are two exceptions, as wrestling and gymnastics aren’t represented in the Horizon. The move is pending approval of the school’s board. Northern Illinois football is also headed to a new league, the Mountain West. The Huskies start playing football in that conference […]

North Carolina basketball and Kentucky have dueled each other on the recruiting trail many times, and Caleb Wilson is the latest example of that. This time, the Tar Heels won the sweepstakes for the top-10 recruit’s services. Wilson partially picked North Carolina over Kentucky because it offered him a scholarship first, via ESPN’s Jeff Borzello […]

It’s hard to fathom how disappointing Rutgers basketball has been this season. Despite having two of the best players in the country, the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) are already longshots to make the NCAA Tournament. Freshman guards Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have both been sublime this season, but only the latter star […]

After capping off their 2024 season with a win in the Gator Bowl, Ole Miss football has now turned its focus to 2025. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have excelled at recruiting in the transfer portal. That trend has continued on Sunday, as the team lured what could be the best player left […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been active in their search of the best candidate for the head coach position. Deion Sanders is on their radar, as the interview process received a big update. If Cowboys want to schedule a formal interview with the Colorado Buffaloes head coach, they need approval from the university’s Athletic Director and […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made sure to enjoy some NBA basketball in a Friday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Flagg can be spotted in the stands during the game. He was at TD Garden because he and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils are preparing for a road matchup against […]

The legendary two-sport athlete and Heisman Trophy winner, Bo Jackson, has opted to forgo a $21 million judgment against his niece and nephew, Thomas Lee Anderson and Erica M. Anderson. The decision comes after the parties reached a private agreement, resolving a legal battle that began in 2023 when Jackson accused his relatives of harassment […]

Every successful person has to take a risk at some point, and that’s what LSU football head coach Brian Kelly did when he left Notre Dame in 2021. Ironically, though, the Fighting Irish (14-1) reached the National Championship before the Tigers (9-4) did, even though the two-time AP College Football Coach of the Year made […]

Former LSU football wide receiver Kyren Lacy turned himself in to police on Sunday night after causing a car crash and fleeing the scene on Dec. 17. The Louisiana State Police news release described the accident, via ESPN. “As Lacy was illegally passing the other vehicles, the driver of a northbound pickup truck abruptly braked […]

Texas football lost 28-14 to Ohio State in the CFP semifinal on Friday night for a variety of reasons, and no amount of post-game analysis will ease the pain for the program’s fans. However, head coach Steve Sarkisian and the Longhorns (13-3) must learn from their mistakes if they ever hope to reach the National […]

Ohio State football will once again play for the national championship. With a 28-14 victory over the Texas Longhorns in the College Football Playoff Semifinal at the Cotton Bowl, the Buckeyes will move on to play the Notre Dame Fighting Irish on January 20th. With OSU clinging to a seven-point lead, and Texas driving to […]

Kyrstin Johnson made a powerful statement in her first season at Temple University, opening her floor routine to Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” The combination of her artistry and athleticism set the stage for a standout performance that resonated with fans and athletes alike. Her transfer to Temple follows the closure of Talladega College’s gymnastics […]

The Mountain West Conference is expanding once again. Northern Illinois is paying $2 million to join the league as a football-only member, per Huskie Wire and several other news outlets. At time of writing, only the Northern Illinois football program is joining. The fate of the other athletic programs at the school is undecided. Northern […]

Not only did Kansas State football (9-4, 5-4 Big 12) end its season on a high note with a 44-41 Rate Bowl win over Rutgers, but it’s also cooking in the transfer portal. That continued on Tuesday, as the Wildcats landed EDGE Jayshawn Ross out of Alabama, via On3. The 6-foot-4, 239-pounder was a true […]

College football analyst Kirk Herbstreit is tired of hearing critics complain about ESPN’s analysis of the College Football Playoff. Herbstreit is firing back at people who say ESPN commentators have a bias for the SEC. He thinks it makes no sense to have four SEC teams in the semi-finals. .@KirkHerbstreit sets the record straight on […]

The California football program went through a rocky 6-7 2024 season, capped off with loss to the UNLV Rebels in the Art of Sport LA Bowl. Now, as they shift their focus to 2025, it’s clear that the Golden Bears are looking to make a charge up the standings. Not too long ago, Cal head […]

It’s one thing to get blown out by Ohio State 41-21 in the CFP, and it’s another to also lose a 5-star quarterback signee in the same week. That’s what happened to Oregon football, as Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele is excepted to enter the transfer portal, via 247 Sports’ Brandon Huffman. The Hawaii native flipped from Cal […]

It’s one thing to lose, and it’s another thing to get embarrassed the way that Oregon Football did in the CFP Quarterfinal on Wednesday. The No. 1 Ducks lost 41-21 to Ohio State, and their fanbase’s anger is reaching unprecedented levels. Fans are using GIFS, videos, and everything in between to voice their displeasure, such […]

The Rose Bowl was projected to be close this year, but Ohio State football had other ideas. The No. 6 Buckeyes dismantled Oregon 41-21 in Pasadena, California, executing a textbook revenge win. Ohio State’s social media team was petty after the decisive victory on X, formerly known as “Twitter.” The Ducks came for the 🌹 […]

College hoops has already had tons of upsets this season, with none more electrifying than West Virginia’s 62-61 road victory over Kansas basketball on Tuesday. However, the No. 7 Jayhawks could have avoided it by taking a timeout and running a proper play with 1.8 seconds left. Instead, Bill Self pocketed his timeout and had […]

It’s common for opposing players to taunt each other, but South Carolina football got trolled by the opposing head coach in Tuesday’s Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Illinois sideline boss Bret Bielema taunted Gamecocks head coach Shane Beamer in one of the most unusual contexts a sports fan will ever see, via @nocontextcfb on X, formerly known […]

Although Notre Dame football is game-planning for No. 2 Georgia in Wednesday’s College Football Playoff (CFP) quarterfinal, it’s still loading up for next season as well. The No. 7 Fighting Irish landed Virginia wideout Malachi Fields in the transfer portal on Monday, via On3’s Pete Nakos. The senior led the Cavaliers with 55 catches for […]

The first round of the College Football Playoff (CFP) was full of lopsided victories, but Ohio State football’s Jeremiah Smith was easily one of its biggest standouts. The freshman wideout caught six passes for 103 yards and two touchdowns against No. 9 Tennessee in his CFP debut, prompting fans to freak out on social media. […]

The downside of being a top team is that talented backups who don’t get the snaps they deserve will transfer, and that’s exactly what happened to Alabama football on Friday. Former four-star wideout Kendrick Law is jumping ship to Kentucky, via On3. Law had just 10 receptions for 105 yards and a touchdown for the […]

It’s not easy for smaller fish in the Power 4 to make waves in the transfer portal, but that’s exactly what California football (6-7, 2-6 ACC) did on Friday. Two days after losing 24-13 to No. 24 UNLV in the Art of Sport LA Bowl, the Golden Bears landed ex-Notre Dame cornerback Jaden Mickey, via […]