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In a move that stunned BYU fans and teammates alike, star guard Dallin Hall announced he will step away from basketball indefinitely due to a serious family emergency involving his mother, who is battling advanced cancer. The announcement came via a solemn video on Hall’s social media, where he said, “Right now, my family needs me more than basketball ever could.” Hall, emotional but composed, continued: “I’ve always loved this game, but I love my mom more. And I need to be by her side.” The post went viral, with thousands of fans offering support, prayers, and personal stories of…

The Florida Gators family is reeling alongside sophomore guard Riley Kugel, who announced that his younger brother, Tyree Kugel, tragically passed away in a car accident in Orlando late Saturday night. Just hours earlier, Kugel had scored 18 points in a gritty win over LSU. He learned of the accident shortly after the game. Kugel shared the news in a heartbreaking Instagram post: “I don’t know how to keep going without you. My little bro, my biggest fan. This one hurts different.” Coach Todd Golden addressed the media, barely holding back emotion. “There are no words. Riley is one of…

Missouri Tigers quarterback Brady Cook went down during a routine practice drill—and now the entire Mizzou football program is holding its breath. Cook twisted awkwardly while scrambling in a no-contact drill and immediately clutched his right knee. Practice was halted for over 15 minutes as Cook was carted off in visible pain. Initial MRI results suggest a potential ACL tear, which could sideline him for the entire upcoming season. “You could hear a pin drop when it happened,” said a teammate. “He’s the heartbeat of this team.” Coach Eli Drinkwitz appeared shaken in a hastily-called press conference. “We’re still waiting…

Jayson Tatum gave his all in Game 6—literally. Battling a nagging ankle injury all series, he dropped 28 points in 38 grueling minutes. But after the final buzzer, Tatum collapsed while walking toward the locker room, clutching his lower leg in visible agony. Teammates rushed to his side as Celtics medical staff called for a stretcher. The scene stunned fans. TD Garden fell silent. “He couldn’t put any weight on it,” said teammate Jaylen Brown. “He just crumbled.” Minutes later, word broke: Tatum had suffered a high-grade sprain, and early reports feared possible ligament damage. Coach Joe Mazzulla confirmed Tatum…

Boston Bruins star David Pastrňák has had enough. After the team’s lackluster Game 3 loss in the playoffs, whispers of locker room disunity began to surface, with some insiders suggesting veteran players were clashing over line combinations and strategy. But Pastrňák didn’t hold back in the postgame interview. “There’s no time for finger-pointing,” he said. “We’re not folding for anyone—not the media, not the opponent. We bleed for this team.” Sources inside the locker room reveal that tensions rose when a heated exchange occurred between Pastrňák and another forward during the second intermission. Rather than letting it divide the group,…

Kentucky Wildcats Basketball Commit Signs Major Agency for NIL Representation Originally posted on NIL on SI  |  By Troy Brock  |  Last updated May 10, 2025 2:00 PM ET The Kentucky Wildcats’ men’s basketball program is one of the preeminent blue bloods in the sport today. Their long track record of success on the hardwood continues to see them land the biggest-named recruits, and in an era of Name, Image, and Likeness, that brings with it an entirely different landscape than it once did. With the implementation of NIL, collegiate athletes, specifically those expected to become big stars, are now signing with talent agencies for representation in…

NCAA Softball Tournament Bracket Revealed; Nebraska Headed to Baton Rouge Regional The Huskers are the No. 2 seed in a regional hosted by the No. 10 national seed LSU Tigers. The road to Oklahoma City for Nebraska begins in Baton Rouge. The NCAA Softball Championship bracket was revealed on Sunday. The Huskers were not selected as a top-16 national seed, meaning there will not be any postseason games in Lincoln. Nebraska opens against UConn (35-17) on Friday at 2 p.m. CDT. That game will be streamed on ESPN+. The Huskies won the Big East Conference Tournament with an 18-4 drubbing…

All-Pro NFL Running Back Tells Story of Almost Committing to Mizzou Over Alabama Former Crimson Tide running back Josh Jacobs would’ve been a Tiger if it weren’t for one phone call. If it weren’t for one phone call the day Josh Jacobs committed to Alabama, he would’ve been a Missouri Tiger. Before Jacobs was a NFL All-Pro with the Las Vegas Raiders, and now with the Green Bay Packers, he was a four-star prospect in the class of 2016, according to 247Sports. He told a story about his recruiting process in a recent interview with the “Bussin’ With The Boys”…

LA Lakers fans are in total agreement about Alex Caruso game for OKC Thunder in NBA Playoffs, ‘I’ll never forgive’ point made Top seed Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed a big defensive performance from Alex Caruso in Game 4 of their semifinal series. The Oklahoma City Thunder rallied back in the fourth quarter to tie up their series with the Denver Nuggets, and had Alex Caruso to thank. Acquired from the Chicago Bulls in a trade for Josh Giddey last offseason, Caruso made a big impact in a pivotal playoff matchup, with OKC winning 92-87 to even up the series. Caruso…

Detroit Red Wings captain Dylan Larkin criticized his general manager, Steve Yzerman, after the team failed to make the playoffs. The Red Wings missed the playoffs for the ninth-straight season, and Larkin wasn’t pleased with it. He’s the lone player who has been a part of the team for all nine seasons, and he believes Yzerman should have done something at the deadline to try and give the team a boost. “We didn’t gain any momentum from the trade deadline, and guys were kinda down about it. So it’d be nice to add something and bring a little bit of…