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The Virginia Tech Hokies finally have depth and upside at the quarterback position. After seemingly years of uncertainty about the game’s most important position, new head coach James Franklin attacked the position hard this offseason. Presumed starter Ethan Grunkemeyer started seven games for Penn State last season and was one of the most prized players […]
Italy’s absence from the 2026 World Cup has me feeling depressed. Not because the Azzurri deserve to be there (they don’t), but because it is a confirmation of just how far one of world football’s giants has fallen. Three straight failures to qualify have now pushed the Azzurri into territory no former champion has ever […]
In my opinion, there was no better women’s basketball player this year other than Notre Dame guard, Hannah Hidalgo. So while the Naismith Award for that didn’t include her as a finalist, they did for the best defensive player — and of course she stole it. Hannah Hidalgo Wins Naismith Defensive Player Of The Year […]
Quarterbacks. In the NFL, if you have a good one, then you have a decent chance of posting a winning record, possibly winning a playoff game, and perhaps even a championship. If you don’t? Well, then you are the Arizona Cardinals, New York Jets, Las Vegas Raiders, or the Cleveland Browns. Cleveland has employed so […]
Alessandro Bastoni is in the midst of a tough week after being sent off for Italy in their World Cup play-off final against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Tuesday night. The red card proved extremely costly as the Azzurri ended up seeing their World Cup dreams go up in smoke yet again after losing a penalty […]
It’s safe to say the Wisconsin Badgers haven’t had the best three years to start the Luke Fickell era. The Badgers have gone 17-21, including 10-17 in the Big Ten. They saw a 22-year bowl streak snapped. And the program had its worst year they had since 1990. But the outlook is trending up for […]
Indiana Football Pro Day Fernando Mendoza shines! Ponds & Sarratt raise stock! IU Hoops loses Drake!
Since the first few waves of free agency have already concluded, let’s take a look at some other work that the club has put in. At the moment, the team’s decision makers and their scouts are flying all across the country, hitting college pro days in search of information on top 2026 draft prospects. We’ll […]
Julian Etzey, a 3* 6’0”, 170-pound safety prospect out of Brookwood High School in Lilburn, Georgia, committed to the Wildcats on March 30th. Elzey’s offer list reads like a “Who’s Who” of southeastern schools, with Georgia, Georgia Tech, Florida, Miami, and Auburn (amongst others) all inquiring about his services. The Rivals Industry Ranking has him […]
If the Seattle Seahawks do look for a running back in the NFL Draft, they may be able to land one right in their own backyard. Former Washington Huskies running back Jonah Coleman recently had a local visit with the Seahawks, which is an important distinction to make because that means he does not count […]
The Wisconsin Badgers community learned of some sad news on Tuesday night, as the school posted that former tight end Jack Pugh had passed away. He was 24. “The Wisconsin Athletics family is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Jack Pugh,” the school wrote. “Jack was a positive light and brought a genuine […]
It’s almost here. The 2026 NFL Draft is finally less than a month away. While this is usually smoke-screen season, teams are starting to finalize their draft boards, and we will be receiving some quality draft intel in the coming weeks. For the Dallas Cowboys, the upcoming draft is one of the most pivotal in […]
There will be many areas of the team on display as spring practices begin for Rutgers. One area that will always be under a microscope is the offensive line. Head coach Greg Schiano has worked hard to improve this unit after it was a weakness during his early years back in Piscataway. It has turned […]
Jules Kounde’s future is once again the subject of speculation amid claims that Premier League giants are sniffing around the Barcelona star ahead of the summer transfer window. Interest in Kounde is nothing new, even though he has signed a contract until 2030, with the latest update claiming Manchester City, Liverpool and Chelsea are all […]
There are just four plays left battling it out for Caleb Williams’ best play of 2025. Bears fans have been voting on the last two weeks on 16 of Caleb’s top plays of 2025. Voting for the first Final Four matchup happens today, the second Final Four matchup happens Thursday, and the championship will happen […]
Yes, Arizona men’s basketball is having its biggest moment in 25 years, but that does not stop spring ball from rolling on for Arizona football. A couple of coaches did take the time and made the trip to watch the basketball team win its Elite Eight game. However, with the head coach and coordinators gone […]
The Wisconsin Badgers brought in a strong 2025 recruiting class, ranking just outside the Top 25, as they landed several blue-chip talents from outside the state. A couple of those players ended up seeing playing time as true freshmen, but none stood out more than linebacker tandem Mason Posa and Cooper Catalano. Posa, a four-star […]
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The Vancouver Whitecaps opened their MLS season with impressive displays across their first four matches, but recent form has dipped slightly, with a fifth-game loss to San Jose leaving them at 4 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss. While playing four of those five matches at home offered some advantage, their previously dominant performances have been less convincing against stronger opponents such as the Quakes … Source
*With the Mountain West as we know it ending, I thought it would be fun to go back and highlight the best players, games, and teams over the past 13 years. Today is for the top 10 football players The Mountain West is changing, with new teams joining while others leave. The current setup has […]
The Miami Dolphins' trade of Jaylen Waddle has finally been addressed by GM Jon-Eric Sullivan.
Tuesday night was a night that a 19-year-old waited his entire life for. It was an accomplishment that had thousands of hours of dedication behind it. Porter Martone made his NHL debut for the Philadelphia Flyers. The winger wrapped up his college career, having a one-and-done year at Michigan State and unfortunately falling short in the NCAA tournament but he proved to be one of the best players in the country this season and one of the best players in the last decade to play college the...
Perhaps no other position room on Penn State’s football team was in dire need of a facelift than the wide receivers. Enter Iowa State transfer Brett Eskildsen, who should provide a familiar big-play threat for Rocco Becht to throw the ball to. A former three-star recruit out of Texas, Brett combined the best traits of […]
Marcus Rashford’s future at Barcelona appears to be growing more complicated amid conflicting speculation about the buy option in his loan deal with the Catalan giants. Cadena SER reported earlier today that Rashford’s €30 million purchase option expired at the end of March and is no longer valid. More updates have now followed which claim […]
When the Dallas Cowboys begin their draft preparation for a given draft class at the start of the college football season, they start out with a list of about 1,100 – 1,200 potential draft prospects. That list grows in August and September, and sometimes through October, as the team usually adds 300-400 players that weren’t […]