Author: Mikesportz

Kentucky assistant Mikhail McLean rewarded with new contract through 2026-27 Kentucky assistant coach Mikhail McLean has earned a new contract through the 2026-27 season. According to Ben Roberts of the Herald-Leader, will receive $400,000 for the 2025-26 season and $425,000 for the 2026-27 season. Here is an excerpt from the Herald-Leader report about the new deal: According to a copy of the contract obtained by the Herald-Leader, the 33-year-old assistant will receive $400,000 for the 2025-26 season and $425,000 for the 2026-27 season. He came to UK last spring with a salary of $150,000, plus performance bonuses. Pope, who had…

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Former Kentucky Men’s Basketball Guard Travis Perry Commits to Ole Miss Former Lyon County star and Kentucky Wildcat Travis Perry made his transfer decision on Sunday and he’ll be staying in the SEC. Former Kentucky in-state freshman Travis Perry has found his new college basketball home, and it’s one UK fans will be quite familiar with. The guard out of Lyon County officially committed to fellow SEC school Ole Miss on Sunday, joining Rebels coach Chris Beard, who had recruited him in high school. On3’s Joe Tipton confirmed the news around 3 p.m., officially wrapping up the mystery of where…

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Tigers cornerbacks coach Al Pogue leveraged a personal connection with Florida State commit Jaylen Scott. Williams Signs as Undrafted Free Agent; Flagg Jr. Invited to Rookie Mini Camp Defensive tackle Kristian Williams has signed with the Denver Broncos as an undrafted free agent, while linebacker Corey Flagg Jr. is invited to the Kansas City Chiefs rookie minicamp. Both players have concluded notable collegiate careers with the Mizzou football program, showcasing impressive statistics that catch NFL attention. By the Numbers Kristian Williams: 107 tackles, 13.0 tackles for loss, 3.0 sacks in 63 games (39 starts) Corey Flagg Jr.: 260 tackles, 29.0…

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The portal is closed, and spring practices are in the books. All that stands between the present and the 2025 college football season is time. The next couple months are as close as college football gets to an offseason, so it’s as good a time as any to start making some predictions. Missouri football looks close to finished with its transfer portal haul, with perhaps just one or two more additions on the horizon. Barring any late surprises, no additional Mizzou players are expected to leave the program. So, now that MU’s roster is more or less set, how’s it all…

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O’Connor had doubts before historic World Indoor silver Ireland’s Kate O’Connor has described claiming a World Indoor Championship pentathlon silver medalwithin a fortnight of earning a European Indoor bronze as “madness”. The multi-eventer’s latest medal is the first time an Irish athlete has achieved a podium position at a World Indoor Championships since Derval O’Rourke’s 60m hurdles triumph in 2006. The 24-year-old admitted she had little idea as to how her competition in the Chinese city of Nanjing was going to unfold after her heroics in Apeldoorn 12 days ago. “I’ve never done a competition so close [to another competition]…

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When Usain Bolt praises an athlete, it’s definitely a special thing. However, when the Jamaican legend pinpointed Oblique Seville as the one who could beat his world record, the track and field realm was amazed. After all, such a statement coming from the man himself isn’t something we see top-level athletes like Bolt say all too often. Thus, as Seville was about to commence his track journey in 2025, the air of anticipation around him was pretty high. But as Seville just finished his 100m run, things didn’t pan out as per expectations. Coming into the Grand Slam Track’s second…

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Razorback Legend Harold Horton Passes Away KEVIN TRAINORMay 4, 2025 Harold Horton Obituary FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Harold Horton, who served  the University of Arkansas and the Razorback Foundation for more than 40 years as a football student-athlete, assistant football coach, athletic department administrator and as executive director of the Razorback Foundation, passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the age of 85. The native of DeWitt, Arkansas, Horton is a member of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame, the University of Arkansas Sports Hall of Honor and the University of Central Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. “For more than…

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Doctor accused of abusing Indiana University athletes didn’t act in ‘bad faith,’ law firm says But the independent investigators also concluded that the rectal exams Dr. Bradford Bomba Sr. performed on young male athletes were “uncommon.” By Corky Siemaszko A law firm hired by Indiana University has concluded that former basketball team doctor Bradford Bomba Sr. did not act “in bad faith or with an improper purpose” when he performed rectal exams on hundreds of young players during routine physicals. But the medical experts brought on by the Jones Day law firm to help conduct an independent investigation into the allegations…

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In his first offseason at the helm of the Kentucky Wildcats, head coach Mark Pope is making it clear that his strategy is guided by both urgency and restraint. With 12 scholarship players already in place, Pope is deliberately targeting additions who align with the culture and aspirations he envisions for the program — rather than chasing high-profile names for headlines. Pope’s approach contrasts sharply with the high-turnover, star-centric recruiting style of his predecessor, opting instead for long-term value and roster cohesion. Sources close to the program say the coaching staff is focused on players who not only bring…

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Two Kentucky Wildcats players, Otega Oweh and Koby Brea, have received invitations to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, set to take place from May 11-18 in Chicago. Oweh, a dynamic transfer from Oklahoma, l — Two standout Kentucky Wildcats, Otega Oweh and Koby Brea, have officially received invitations to the 2025 NBA Draft Combine, which will take place from May 11–18 in Chicago. Oweh, a dynamic transfer from Oklahoma, made a strong impression in his lone season with Kentucky, showcasing his athleticism, defensive intensity, and scoring ability. His energy and versatility have caught the attention of NBA scouts throughout…

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