Author: Mikesportz
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Saturday’s baseball game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Auburn Tigers was suspended due to heavy rain that swept through the area. The game, which was underway when the downpour began, will resume on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET. Officials made the decision after persistent rain made playing conditions unsafe and unplayable. Fans were advised to retain their tickets for reentry on Sunday. The game will pick up from the point of suspension, with both teams looking to capitalize on the remaining innings in what has been a competitive series. Weather permitting, Sunday’s action is…
Auburn men’s basketball transfer Chad Baker-Mazara commits to Southern California One of the most coveted players in the men’s college basketball transfer portal has decided on his next home. Chad Baker-Mazara, the mercurial Auburnguard/forward who was one of the best players during this past season’s Final Four run, announced his commitment to Southern Californiaon Monday. Dreams turned into reality!!” he wrote in a post on social media. “Let’s go to work!!” The 6-foot-7 Baker-Mazara averaged 12.3 points and a team-high 1.2 steals per game last season while starting in 34 of Auburn’s 38 games. He was second on the team…
Duke star Cooper Flagg announces he’s declaring for 2025 NBA Draft Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA after just one season at Duke. The freshman star took to social media on Monday to announce his decision to declare for the draft in June. He is largely expected to be the first overall pick. It was an incredible year, probably the best year of my life,” Flagg, 18, said in a video posted to his Instagram. “I have so much gratitude, I feel so blessed for all the opportunities I was given.” Duke has always been a dream for me, but I’m…
Breaking news Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated documentary that delves into the rich and storied UK wildcats basketball confirming Netflix’s release of a documentary about UK Wildcats basketball. However, here are some documentaries and films that showcase the passion and dedication of Kentucky basketball fans and the history of the sport in the state¹ ² ³: – *A Way of Life: Basketball in Kentucky*: A documentary series by Morgan Atkinson that explores the state’s love for high school basketball, focusing on the Sweet Sixteen tournament. This tournament is unique because it allows small schools to…
CONGRATULATIONS: R.C. Slocum’s Legacy Honored: Kyle Field Statue Unveiling Locked in June…. The information available doesn’t mention a statue unveiling for R.C. Slocum at Kyle Field in June. However, I can provide information about R.C. Slocum and his legacy. *R.C. Slocum’s Legacy* R.C. Slocum is a legendary figure in Texas A&M football history, known for his dedication to the team and his players. He served as the head coach of the Texas A&M Aggies from 1982 to 2002, leading the team to several bowl appearances and conference championships. *Coaching Career and Philosophy* Slocum’s coaching philosophy emphasized the importance of setting…
BREAKING NEWS: “I Am Coming Back to Revive the Team to Champion level and See Us Win Again,” Says Former Head coach Mike Balado as He Returns to Arkansas Basketball as New… BREAKING NEWS: “I Am Coming Back to Revive the Team to Champion Level and See Us Win Again,” Says Former Head Coach Mike Balado as He Returns to Arkansas Basketball as New Head Coach In a shocking yet highly anticipated move, former head coach Mike Balado has been reappointed as the head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks men’s basketball team. This announcement, which has sent waves…
BYU NAMED TO NCAA TOURNAMENT FOR 32ND TIME, FACES VCU IN DENVER The Cougars will play in the NCAA Tournament in Denver for a third time. PROVO, Utah – BYU makes it second straight trip to the NCAA Tournament as the Cougars were named a six-seed in the East Region on Sunday evening during the NCAA Selection Show broadcast live on CBS. The Cougars open play Thursday in Denver, Colo. against No. 11 seed and Atlantic 10 Champions VCU in the Round of 64. The winner of that game will play a second-round matchup on Saturday against the winner of…
Ireland’s new gold medal track queen explains the secrets of her success Sarah Healy propelled herself into the big time by winning European indoors gold and, from her training camp in Dubai ahead of the World indoors, she outlined her reasons for breaking a pattern of disappointment and devastation to succeed Learning to have fun again on the big stage was the key to Sarah Healy joining Ireland’s gold medal club. Healy delivered on the promise of her stellar underage career by striking gold in Sunday’s European indoors 3000m final. She out-sprinted British race favourite Melissa Courtney-Bryant to claim her…
Three Louth Athletics administrators appointed to key roles by Athletics Ireland Three County Louth Officers were elected or appointed to prominent positions at the biennial Congress of Athletics Ireland in Tullamore at the weekend. Well known and respected official Georgina Drumm was honoured for her long years of service in multiple roles at the highest level of Irish sport, by being appointed a Life Vice President. In addition, she was also elected as Chair of Athletics Ireland’s Competition Committee. Fintan Reilly of Dunleer AC, who very successfully chaired the High Performance Committee in recent years, moves to chair the…
Baylor University fires football coach amid sex assault scandal Education May 26, 2016 1:29 PM EDT Following sexual assault complaints linked to the school’s football players, Baylor University’s board of regents announced Thursday that it will fire coach Art Briles and demote Kenneth Starr, the Associated Press reported Thursday. In a written statement released Thursday, the Baptist university’s board of regents said it “apologizes to the Baylor Nation” and announced that David Garland would serve as the university’s interim president, replacing Starr who would become chancellor. “We were horrified by the extent of these acts of sexual violence on our…