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The Oregon Ducks have been on a tear on the 2026 recruiting trail. Dan Lanning and company have put together the No. 3 class in the country, headlined by four five-star recruits. A feat that isn’t too surprising considering the Ducks have been routinely putting together top five classes over the past few seasons. However, just because they currently hold verbal commitments from some of the best recruits in the country, doesn’t mean that other programs won’t be pushing for a flip. Something that Rivals reported appears to be the case for five-star EDGE, Anthony “Tank” Jones. Ranked as the…
Former Christ Presbyterian Academy and Alabama walk-on offensive lineman Graham Roten has been awarded a scholarship. The scholarship was provided by 68 Ventures, a Gulf Coast company, and announced by owner Nathan Cox and Alabama coach Kalen DeBoer. Graham Roten, a former offensive lineman with Christ Presbyterian Academy, is now officially on a full scholarship with Alabama. A walk-on with the Crimson Tide, Roten was awarded a financial package through 68 Ventures, a company that operates in the Gulf Coast area. The package is awarded to a walk-on and covers all financial needs a typical athletic scholarship covers. The announcement…
Alabama football’s newly-named starting quarterback Ty Simpson hasn’t just won over his offense. He has the respect of his peers on the other side of the ball, too. Crimson Tide linebacker Deontae Lawson and defensive back Zabien Brown sang Simpson’s praises for his growth on and off the field during media availability on Wednesday. Ty, he’s a leader of men,” Brown said. “I’m extremely glad that he’s my quarterback.” Brown called Simpson “a guy’s guy.” Sure, Simpson is exceptional at slinging the rock, and the Martin, Tenn. native can often be found trading crimson for camouflage to climb up in…
OU softball pitcher Sophia Bordi no longer with Sooners due to ‘personal situation’ NORMAN — OU softball coach Patty Gasso said Tuesday that pitcher Sophia Bordi, who reclassified to the 2025 class in order to join the Sooners, did not finish the season with the team. Bordi went home due to a “personal situation,” Gasso said. A right-handed pitcher from Haddon Heights, New Jersey, Bordi was slated to spend the 2025 season throwing against the Sooners’ hitters, picking pitching coach Jennifer Rocha’s brain, working with the program’s strength coaches and experiencing the day-to-day grind while redshirting. “She’s not here on campus,”…
College Football Insider Predicts SEC Powerhouse Will Fire Head Coach and Lose Top Recruit to Rival Originally posted on Athlon Sports By Kevin Matthew Borba | Last updated Aug 13, 2025 5:16 PM ET Brent Venables and his Oklahoma Sooners program are looking to turn things around after going 6-7 in 2024, and as his seat gets warmer heading into his fourth year on the job. The former Clemson defensive coordinator has gone 22-17 since being hired following Lincoln Riley’s departure for USC ahead of the 2022 season. While the Sooners brought in the No. 12 transfer portal class in college football, headlined by Washington State quarterback…
When Alabama football named Ty Simpson as its starting quarterback on Monday, the redshirt junior was elated. However, for the other two players who had been competing for the job, the news was likely disappointing, though not unexpected. Speaking to reporters Tuesday after the Crimson Tide finished practice, offensive coordinator Ryan Grubb was asked what his message to Austin Mack and Keelon Russell had been after Simpson’s starting job was announced to the team. I think for those guys– not I think, I know, they have to continue to progress,” Grubb said. “For quarterbacks in general, any position is…
I love this university,” Simpson said to reporters on Tuesday. “I learned a lot from the guys that played before me, like Bryce and Jalen. I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them and the guys behind me, like Keelon and Austin. They pushed me and elevated my game to a game that they’ve never seen before.” The Alabama Crimson Tide announced on Monday that Ty Simpson is their starting quarterback for the 2025 college football season. Simpson takes over for Jalen Milroe, who started the last two seasons and was with the program for four years. He was…
Taylor Swift’s family recently announced that she’s been hospitalized in critical but stable condition following a severe medical emergency at her home in California. According to reports, Swift, 35, suffered the medical emergency last night and is currently under intensive care at Cedars-Sinai hospital. Her family has asked for privacy during this distressing time, expressing gratitude for the support of fans and friends. *Current Condition:* – *Stable but Critical*: Swift’s condition is currently stable but critical, with doctors cautiously optimistic about her recovery. – *Medical Emergency*: The exact nature of the medical emergency is still unclear, but sources suggest it…
Former Detroit Tigers Top Draft Pick Has Made History Not Seen in Last Decade Spencer Torkelson now has 25 home runs as the Tigers move toward another playoff appearance. The Detroit Tigers will open up a new series on Monday with the Chicago White Sox and Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson will open the series as part of a rare group in recent team history. Per Tigers PR on social media Spencer Torkelson is first Tiger to record a pair of 25-homer seasons in a three-year span since Miguel Cabrera and Victor Martinez (both in 2014 + 2016). The 25-year-old…
The Detroit Tigers are eyeing Boston Red Sox third baseman Alex Bregman as a potential offseason acquisition. With Bregman possibly opting out of a $40 million player option for 2026, the Tigers could seize the opportunity to enhance their roster. Bregman is currently experiencing career-high averages in pulled fly ball rate and hard-hit percentage, suggesting he may seek a lucrative, long-term contract. For Detroit, acquiring Bregman would not only fill a need at third base but also rejuvenate their lineup with a proven hitter. The team has the financial flexibility to make a significant offer if Bregman enters free agency.…