Ohio State had no shortage of star power in 2025-26, but one transfer rose above the rest. Former Alabama safety Caleb Downs was named the Buckeyes’ Men’s Athlete of the Year, adding another major honor to a breakout run in Columbus. “Ohio State football All-American and women’s hockey gold medalist are Ohio State’s 2025-26 Athletes […]
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While Corey Heim was celebrating his first Cup Series victory, two backmarkers –Kevin Magnussen and Noah Gragson– became the spotlight of NASCAR’s first-ever Cup race inside an active military installation. And turns out, it was not an accident. And after everything was said and done, Denny Hamlin revealed what pushed Magnussen to do what he did. […]
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Austin Miller is barely kicking off his high school football journey, but the scary part is he might already be done with the entire recruiting process. After an absolute whirlwind of a weekend visit to Columbus, the elite 2029 wide receiver from Bellflower, California, decided he had seen enough and officially locked in his commitment […]
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Ed Orgeron might have thought he was making a smart recruiting move. But he may have accidentally handed Miami a win, and he learned a lesson the funny way. The lesson: never put a top prospect on FaceTime with Michael Irvin unless you’re sure you want that kid wearing orange and green. The story surfaced […]
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The Colorado Buffaloes lost their defensive pass-rush coordinator this offseason after Warren Sapp resigned in good faith to pursue other opportunities. The program has now picked Sapp’s replacement almost four months after his exit, and he joins Coach Prime and Chris Marve from the Virginia Tech Hokies. Per CBSSports’ Matt Zenitz, the program is set […]
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Deion Sanders’ eldest son, Deion Sanders Jr., followed his father’s value of caring for the Buffs. Coach Prime’s eldest son made a public push for a former Colorado player, Jaylen Wester, who played his final season with Western Kentucky. Unfortunately, he went undrafted in the NFL Draft this year, and Deion Jr. didn’t hold back […]
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Wyndham Clark may have had just one goal of redemption entering the Shinnecock Hills last Thursday. But he certainly walked off the 18th green with much more. He won his second US Open title after wrecking his reputation last year at Oakmont, and he did it all with a historic style. Clark joined only eight […]
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The long-running debate over which stadium is the toughest place to play in college football has a new update. Last year, EA Sports ranked Tiger Stadium as the toughest place, followed by Beaver Stadium and Ohio Stadium. But this year, there’s an important change, one that can settle a debate in the Big 10. Despite […]
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The four major championships in golf have long been defined by prestige, tradition, and respect for the players on the sport’s biggest stage. Augusta National has long been the gold standard for it. The other three majors have largely followed that tone. Crowd energy? Yes. Passion? Absolutely. The hostility at Shinnecock Hills 2026, however, was […]
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For several months, Pat McAfee and the crew of The Pat McAfee Show have been consuming PB&J products by Jams while publicly praising their taste and clean ingredients. But now, McAfee is taking that relationship a step further by expanding his ties with the brand and its founder, Connor Blakely. Per the Sports Business Journal, […]
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Entering Shinnecock Hills last week, Bryson DeChambeau was a top ten favorite to win his first major of the year. Instead, he went on to miss his third consecutive cut this season. You may blame it on his love for chocolate milk or LIV Golf, but ESPN analyst Mark Schlabach has something else to point […]
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Hannah Green earned a wire-to-wire victory here in 2019. The Ryder Cup was played here in 2016. Payne Stewart lifted the U.S. Open trophy here in 1991. Now Hazeltine gets another major to host: the 2026 KPMG Women’s PGA Championship. The third major of women’s golf is scheduled from June 25-28, and defending champion Minjee […]
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With the season now just two months away, the recruiting trail is heating up as the final weeks of key recruitments begin to unfold. Amid the buzz, Rivals’ Steve Wiltfong has shared the latest intel on a major target linked to Ryan Day’s program, which is also the final piece needed to secure their top […]
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In October 2024, Miami RB Mark Fletcher Jr. lost his father, Mark Fletcher Sr., at the age of 53, just as the Canes were preparing to face in-state Florida State. Even in that moment of ultimate grief, the RB played against the Noles and even scored a touchdown. Since then, he has found ways to […]
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Prospects in the Colorado Rockies farm system are never too far away from debuting at Coors Field. Yet Benny Montgomery gave up his baseball hopes at only 23 years old. After navigating through five years of injuries and hitting issues that never quite resolved, the minor leaguer has decided to quit pro baseball. The moves […]
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In September 2025, a Ryder Cup crowd at Bethpage Black booed European players off the tee box, cheered missed putts, and forced the PGA of America to bring in extra State Police. Then, in June 2026, a U.S. Open crowd at Shinnecock Hills did much the same to its own eventual champion, jeering Wyndham Clark […]
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The future of former Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby is now in the hands of NFL teams, who are figuring out where he fits into their schemes. Keeping aside his gambling history, what is the correct evaluation for a QB who didn’t suit up for his senior season? He is not getting any first-round projections. […]
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Bubba Wallace crossed the line in second at the inaugural Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, completing a historic 1–2 finish for 23XI Racing behind teammate Corey Heim. But more than the result itself, Wallace left believing the race may have permanently changed the way he sees himself on road courses. In an interview with […]
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Mahatma Gandhi’s famous quote, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others,” rightfully applies to Russell Wilson. Despite announcing his retirement from football on June 3, 2026, after a 14-year career, the NFL analyst for CBS remains connected to the Pittsburgh Steelers, a team he played for just […]
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The chances of the Boston Red Sox becoming sellers before the trade deadline are growing higher with every game they lose. The Red Sox can turn the pitcher market interesting if they decide to place their $31 million starter on the trade block. In the final year of his contract, the righty has nothing to […]
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The Boston Celtics are not simply trying to survive the East. They are chasing a future where they stand above a champion New York Knicks squad and a healthy Indiana Pacers team. But that pursuit may come with a painful cost. With whispers growing louder about moving on from Jaylen Brown, Boston’s eyes are aggressively […]
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Trinidad Chambliss is returning for his final collegiate season in 2026 at Ole Miss after securing a court injunction. But his journey with the Rebels would never have happened if Lane Kiffin and his staff hadn’t made the right decision in 2025. The standout QB was ready to transfer to an AAC program after spending […]
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Since announcing his entry into the NFL Supplemental Draft, quarterback Brendan Sorsby has consistently been in the headlines. Redshirted his first year, he recorded 8,500+ scrimmage yards over three seasons, yet his gambling cost him the draft. But Sorsby has been trying hard to overcome his struggles. In late May, he completed a 35-day inpatient […]
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The Los Angeles Dodgers are having the same problems they had in 2025 with the starting rotation. Injuries have sidelined Blake Snell, and the other pitchers are struggling to deliver consistent performances. Even after winning the first game of the series, the latest loss to the Orioles is making things a bit shaky. “I think […]
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From the dusty streets of Ziguinchor to the bright lights of Stamford Bridge, Nicolas Jackson‘s rise to football stardom is a story of perseverance, sacrifice, and family support. Long before he was troubling Premier League defenses, Jackson was a barefoot boy chasing a dream in Senegal, often playing on the streets without proper football boots. […]
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