Author: Mikesportz
Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle has called the NBA out over the $100,000 fine the team received for violating the league’s player participation policy. The Pacers and the Utah Jazz were punished for sitting players the league determined were fit enough to play earlier this month. However, Carlisle claims the league never even consulted team doctors or spoke to the players themselves. Indiana left Pascal Siakam, Bennedict Mathurin, T.J. McConnell, Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith out on the second night of a back-to-back against the Utah Jazz on February 3. In the NBA’s view, this amounted to conduct detrimental…
Just two Badgers received an NFL Combine invitation this year, but you can be sure that the duo will make the most of their opporunity. Edge Mason Reiger and receiver Vinny Anthony II will be down in Indianapolis this week participating in combine with the hopes of improving their draft stock. While each had fairly productive seasons, they both still need a strong showing at the combine to jump up draft boards. So what does each of them need to show in Indy in order to catch the eyes of NFL scouts? Mason Reiger – EDGE Reiger missed all of…
The NFL Scouting Combine is here, and the Florida Gators have something that no other college program has in Indianapolis: two specialists. Kicker Trey Smack and punter Tommy Doman Jr. are both participating in drills at the combine, and they represent 28% of the specialists that were invited. Both players attended all-star games after the season, and are hoping to hear their names called during April’s NFL Draft. Trey Smack impresses at NFL Scouting Combine Wednesday was the first time that prospects hit the field at the combine with the specialists showcase. They went through a series of drills and…
Borussia Dortmund are reportedly closing in on a major defensive reinforcement with a familiar face. BVB are in advanced negotiations to secure the signature of 29-year-old French international Benjamin Pavard, a player who boasts an extensive and successful history in the Bundesliga with both Stuttgart and Dortmund’s arch-rivals, Bayern Munich. The move represents a significant statement of intent from the Signal Iduna Park outfit as they look to bolster their backline with elite European experience. Pavard’s Bundesliga return The versatile defender is currently on loan at Marseille from Inter, but his future appears to lie away from both the Velodrome…
Martin Demichelis, the former Manchester Cityand Bayern Munich defender, is reportedly in discussions to become the new head coach of La Liga side Mallorca. According to journalist Matteo Moretto, the 45-year-old Argentine has held talks with the club following the recent departure of Jaume Arrasate. Demichelis brings managerial experience from his previous stints at River Plate in Argentina and Monterrey in Mexico. Mallorca currently sit 18th in the La Liga standings with 24 points, placing them in the relegation zone, and the club is hoping a new appointment can help steer them to safety. The Argentine’s potential arrival comes at…
The Auburn Tigers, Alabama Crimson Tide, UAB Blazers, Jacksonville State Gamecocks, Troy Trojans, South Alabama Jaguars, North Alabama Lions, Alabama A&M Bulldogs, and Alabama State Hornets may all soon have an extra pipeline to recruit talent from. Per AL.com’s Creg Stephenson, “Junior college football could be returning to Alabama following the passage last week of House Joint Resolution 17 by the state legislature. The bi-partisan resolution, signed into law by Gov. Kay Ivey, will create the Alabama Community College Football Study Commission. The commission — which includes several members of the Alabama House and Senate, as well as representative of…
Kansas State got an early jump on the coaching carousel by firing Jerome Tang. Somebody new will be in charge in just a few weeks. Athletic director Gene Taylor is the one leading the search for Kansas State, appearing to have a few interesting options at his disposal. ESPN’s Jeff Borzello laid some of those out recently. Borzello named five potential candidates for the Wildcats. Four of those are active head coaches, one of whom comes from a power conference program. The other is currently an assistant coach, who, weirdly enough, already has a future job lined up. But Borzello…
New Atlanta Falcons Head Coach and GM Weigh in On Georgia Football Players Atlanta Falcons head coach Kevin Stefanski and GM Ian Cunningham weigh in on Kirby Smart and his players. The Atlanta Falcons broke a trend last draft season. An NFL organization that is located in the state of Georgia is not known for drafting players out of the University of Georgia. Weird considering the amount of success the Bulldogs have had over the years. However, last year, the Falcons drafted Jalon Walker with the 15th overall pick and he proceeded to be a very impactful player on defense…
The Kentucky Wildcats get a desperately needed road win over South Carolina, by a final score of 72-63. With Otega Oweh having an off night and the Cats’ bench giving minimal help, Denzel Aberdeen bailed out the Wildcats on the offensive end with 19 points, five assists, and zero turnovers. In a sluggish win for the Wildcats, their bench combined for just 16 points as Mark Pope couldn’t find much rhythm in his second unit. The trio of Jasper Johson, Trent Noah, and Brandon Garrison combined for just four points that were all tallied on Garrison’s stat line. It was…
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) – With time to reflect on the magnitude of McNeese baseball’s 7–6 win over LSU on Tuesday night, head coach Justin Hill was proud of his team’s ability to show resolve after a tough weekend against Kansas by responding with a victory over one of the top teams in the country, snapping LSU’s 16-game winning streak. “Anytime you beat LSU, especially at their place, it’s a big win,” Hill said. “A big win for the program, the team, and our players because I know what type of impact a win like that can have on individuals…