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Legendary King Crimson guitarist and founding member Robert Fripp has shared an update with fans after recently undergoing two heart surgeries while in Italy. The 78-year-old musician expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and well-wishes he received during his recovery. Fripp, known for his groundbreaking work in progressive rock and collaborations with artists such as David Bowie and Brian Eno, revealed that the surgeries were successful and that he is now resting and regaining his strength. In a brief message to fans, he thanked the medical team and everyone who reached out with kind messages. “I’m deeply…

Auburn football’s recruiting efforts are in full swing as the Tigers set their sights on some of the nation’s most promising high school talents. Among those drawing significant interest from the program are defensive backs Preston Ashley and Jaelen Waters, wide receiver Devin Carter, and running back Ezavier Crowell. Preston Ashley, known for his speed and ball-hawking ability, has been a standout in the secondary, showcasing elite instincts and strong tackling. Jaelen Waters, another highly touted defensive back, brings a physical presence and versatility that makes him a key target for Auburn’s evolving defensive schemes. On the offensive…

Jimmer Fredette (born February 25, 1989, Glens Falls, New York, U.S.) is an American basketball player who was a scoring sensation at Brigham Young University (BYU) and went on to play six seasons in the NBA. He experienced a career resurgence after transitioning to 3×3 basketball in 2022. Fredette starred on the U.S. team that won a gold medal at the 2023 Pan American Games. Early life Fredette is the youngest of three children born to Kay (née Taft) Fredette and Al Fredette. Almost immediately his mother started calling him “Jimmer,” and the nickname stuck. He began playing basketball at…

Kentucky recruit makes unique decision with bold NIL power move Steven Corder May 12, 2025 at 1:07 AM GMT+1 In today’s NIL-driven era of college basketball, talent alone doesn’t separate the stars from the superstars—business savvy does. Jasper Johnson just proved he has both. On Friday night, the Kentucky Wildcats commit and rising Overtime Elite standout officially signed with CAA Sports, a move that immediately shifts the landscape of his budding career. The 6-foot-4 guard from Lexington, Kentucky, is now backed by the same agency that represents basketball giants like Devin Booker, Donovan Mitchell, and Karl-Anthony Towns. It’s a headline-worthy…

Kentucky’s Own Malachi Moreno Shows Out In Chris Brickley Invitational Held in Chicago, the Chris Brinkley Invitational is a gathering of young superstars under the wing of famous basketball trainer Chris Brickley. This year, Kentucky commit Malachi Moreno was invited to participate in the event, allowing his hard work to pay off in direct competition with his peers. Moreno, who will join a consensus top 10/15 (at least) Kentucky roster this fall, stood tall at the invitational this past Saturday, nearly logging a double-double with 18 points, nine rebounds, five assists, and one block. The big man would have his…

Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman quickly fills strength and conditioning vacancy Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman has lost a valuable member of his staff, but he wasted no time filling the position. When Southern California named K-State strength and conditioning director Trumain Carroll its director of football performance Wednesday, Klieman immediately elevated his top assistant to the post. Ray Thomas, who helped Carroll lead the Wildcats’ strength and conditioning to new heights over the past four years, will now oversee the program as the new director. “We are pleased to elevate Ray to lead our strength and conditioning…

(EXCLUSIVE) Bill Snyder Named as ‘Father Figure’ in Kansas State Veteran Aaron Lockett’s Emotional Admission College football is admittedly evolving away from its community-based, people-driven origins. Expanding its footprint further than ever. Polarizing mechanisms to facilitate said expansion, such as conference realignment, are fanning the flames of discontent among the sport’s vetted traditionalists. So let’s dial it back to the fundamentals. To the heart of what keeps CFB ticking, keeps it thriving—its people. Those who set the foundations for its appeal and mobilized generations of fans. We at EssentiallySports conducted an exclusive interview with Aaron Lockett, who had some heartfelt…

Alfred Joel Horford Reynoso OMDSM[1](born June 3, 1986), nicknamed Big Al, is a Dominican professional basketball player for the Boston Celtics of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is a five-time NBA All-Star and won the NBA championship with the Celtics in 2024. Horford at the White House in 2024 No. 42 – Boston Celtics Position Power forward / center League NBA Personal information Born June 3, 1986 (age 38) Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic Listed height 6 ft 9 in (2.06 m) Listed weight 240 lb (109 kg) Career information High school Grand Ledge (Grand Ledge, Michigan) College Florida (2004–2007) NBA draft 2007: 1st round, 3rd…

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – University of Florida student-athletes performed well in the academic arena this spring, with overall and team grade point average records being set. For the fourth consecutive semester, more than 400 student-athletes earned a 3.0 or higher GPA (435 / fall 2024; 413 / spring 2024; 401 / fall 2023). A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher was turned in by 18 programs for both the fall 2024 and spring 2025 semesters. The collective 3.42 GPA by UF student-athletes is an all-time high, replacing the 3.39 GPA set in fall of 2024. In the 2023-24 academic year, 75…

Todd Golden comments on Florida’s transfer portal plans as 2025-26 roster takes shape Florida will try to go back-to-back as national champions in 2025-26, but it won’t be easy. Unlike the 2006-07 campaign, UF will not be returning its starting lineup. The Gators have the tall task of replacing starting guards Walter Clatyon Jr., Will Richard and Alijah Martin next season. Denzel Aberdeen, who was expected to step into a starting role, opted to transfer to Kentucky. To help address those departures, Todd Golden turned to the transfer portal to land Xaivian Lee (Princeton) and AJ Brown (Ohio). Big men…