Author: Mikesportz
Kentucky basketball listed as the leader for an elite five-star 2026 PG Mark Pope is looking to land some elite talent in the 2026 class. Mark Pope did an excellent job in the 2025 recruiting class, landing five-stars Jasper Johnson and Malachi Moreno. Now Pope and the staff have moved their focus to the top talent in the 2026 class. The coaching staff is casting a wide net when it comes to talent in this 2026 class, but one player Coach Pope needs to land is five-star point guard Tay Kinney. The 6’2 composite five-star is a Newport, Kentucky native…
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to attend the NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia on Saturday. Star wrestlers Gable Steveson and Carter Starocci, who are expected to compete in the finals, welcomed Trump’s attendance. Trump has previously attended NCAA wrestling championships and other major sporting events. PHILADELPHIA − The headliners of these NCAA Championships − two of the greatest college wrestlers of all-time − said they welcome performing in front of President Donald Trump. Penn State wrestling icon Carter Starocci and Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson said that Trump’s scheduled Saturday evening appearance here at the Wells Fargo Arena is…
After being engaged for more than a year and a half, a former Penn State wrestling star has gotten married. Beau Bartlett, who had been engaged to his fiance, Sydney Erin, is now officially married. To learning and growing with you for as many years as we’re blessed with,” Bartlett posted to Instagram. “Now you’re stuck with me maniacal laugh 4.27.25 🖤 “ This comes less than two months after Bartlett wrapped up his college career with a third-place finish at the NCAA Championships in Philadelphia. The 141-pounder ended his career as a three-time All-American, placing in the top…
Why Eli Drinkwitz Believes Brady Cook will be NFL Starter Originally posted on Missouri Tigers on SI By Joey Van Zummeren | Last updated May 8, 2025 4:44 PM ET Eli Drinkwitz’s expectations for Brady Cook in the NFL are perhaps higher than anyone else’s. “I’m sure he’ll be a starting quarterback someday in the NFL, and hopefully he’ll let me come watch him play,” Drinkwitz said in a press conference after Missouri’s win in the Music City Bowl. That will be an uphill battle for Cook, who signed on with the New York Jets as an undrafted free agent in the hours after the conclusion of…
Former Tiger Lambert-Smith Looking to Carve Role as Rookie Former Auburn Tigers receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith will fight to become a secondary target for Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert. One of three Auburn Tigers that was selected in the 2025 NFL Draft, wide receiver KeAndre Lambert-Smith is fighting to become a consistent face in the Los Angeles Chargers receiver rotation after being taken in the Fifth Round. The Chargers are very much in need of a second star receiver for starting quarterback Justin Herbert. The Chargers only really have Ladd McConkey for Herbert at this current moment in time. If…
The Tennessee Volunteers delivered a commanding performance on the diamond, blasting five home runs en route to a 12-1 run-rule victory over Indiana State in just seven innings. The offensive explosion left no doubt, as the Vols asserted their dominance early and often. Freshman standout Gavin Kilen reflected on the win, saying, “We came in with a plan and executed it. The energy in the dugout was electric, and we fed off each other. It was a total team effort.” With the bats firing on all cylinders and the pitching staff locking down the Sycamores, Tennessee sent a…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Former Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Bru McCoy has officially announced his medical retirement from football, bringing an end to his collegiate career due to ongoing health issues. McCoy, a key playmaker for the Vols, made the announcement in a heartfelt statement shared via social media. He expressed gratitude for his time at Tennessee and reflected on the difficult decision to step away from the game he loves. “This is not how I imagined my football journey ending,” McCoy wrote. “But after extensive discussions with doctors and my family, I have come to the conclusion that…
Tiare Jennings didn’t just make headlines—she set the diamond on fire. In a high-stakes, extra-inning thriller against Texas, the Oklahoma slugger went absolutely ballistic, belting three towering home runs, including the game-winner in the bottom of the 10th. “I don’t just play softball,” she shouted as teammates mobbed her at home plate. “I dominate it!” Jennings finished 4-for-5 with 7 RBIs, each swing a dagger into the hearts of the Longhorns. Her second homer, a 2-run bomb in the 6th, tied the game and flipped momentum. Her third? A walk-off moonshot that sent Love’s Field into a frenzy. Fans were…
Jonas Aidoo wasn’t just protecting the rim—he was declaring Tennessee’s paint a no-fly zone. In a dominant 79–66 win over Arkansas, the 6’11” center unleashed his most explosive performance yet: 25 points, 12 rebounds, and a jaw-dropping 7 blocks that had Vols fans screaming with every rejection. From tip-off, Aidoo played like a man possessed, denying every shot that dared come his way. “They kept testing me,” Aidoo said postgame. “And I kept sending it back. Over. And over.” With each thunderous swat, the crowd got louder, and Tennessee’s energy surged. But Aidoo wasn’t just on defense—he was finishing lobs,…
Jalen Green didn’t just score 42 points—he unleashed a statement of raw talent, grit, and fearless swagger that lit the entire Red Nation ablaze. In a nail-biting 117–113 win over the Lakers, Green was everywhere: slicing through defenders, draining step-back threes, and igniting the Toyota Center crowd like gasoline on fire. After each bucket, he stared into the stands, soaking in the noise like fuel. But the real moment came postgame, when he stepped to the mic and silenced every critic in one fierce quote: “You either rock with me—or watch me leave you behind.” It wasn’t just trash talk—it…