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A truly momentous occasion for Belfast and for Irish sport’: City to host cream of Irish boxing at June competitionOlympians and top talent due to compete in tournament that will form part of selection process for World Championships By Neil Loughran April 21, 2025 at 7:45pm BST THE biggest stars in Irish amateur boxing are coming to Belfast this summer when the city hosts a major national elite tournament – with an eye towards selection for September’s World Championships… We can move forward to a new era’: Irish boxing votes to secure Olympic future IABA has applied for membership of…

OHIO STATE OFFENSIVE TACKLE JOSH SIMMONS NO LONGER ATTENDING 2025 NFL DRAFT n Although it’s projected to have a record-tying 15 draft picks, Ohio State won’t have any prospects in attendance for the 2025 NFL draft. Ohio State offensive tackle Josh Simmons was on the initial list of players attending the NFL draft that was announced by the league last week, but is no longer attending the draft according to an updated list released by the league on Monday. While Simmons is widely projected to be a first-round pick, some recent mock drafts have had Simmons falling into the early…

Where Emeka Egbuka, Josh Simmons rank among Ohio State football’s NFL Draft hopefuls COLUMBUS, Ohio — In the latest episode of Buckeye Talk, co-hosts Stephen Means, Stefan Krajisnik and Andrew Gillis ranked the NFL prospects in the Ohio State sphere — ranging from players eligible for the 2025 NFL Draft to recruits committed to the Buckeyes. While receiver Jeremiah Smith and 2027 quarterback Brady Edmunds were among the top future NFL hopefuls, per the co-hosts, it raised the question of how underrated some of the current prospects headed to the NFL are. “Josh Simmons and Emeka (Egbuka) are in a…

Former Cincinnati Bengals keep signing with or re-upping with the Houston Texans this offseason. The latest — just before the NFL draft — is tight end Irv Smith Jr., who re-signed with the Texans on a one-year contract this week. Smith was a brief fan favorite with the Bengals in 2023 as a possible long-term solution at a troubled spot for Joe Burrow’s offense. But the former second-round pick caught just 18 passes with one touchdown for the team before moving on the next offseason. RELATED: Bengals players who could get traded during 2025 NFL draft Smith joins offensive tackle Trent Brown…

We Believe We Can Outscore Anybody’ – Bengals’ Duke Tobin Discusses Offensive/Defensive Imbalance as Draft Nears Originally posted on Cincinnati Bengals on SI By Jay Morrison  |  Last updated Apr 21, 2025 3:52 PM ET CINCINNATI – While the 2024 season would suggest otherwise, Cincinnati Bengals director of player personnel Duke Tobin rejected the notion that too much of how the team is constructed is centered around the offense. “I feel as strongly about the defense as I feel about the offense as far as necessity,” Tobin said Monday during his annual pre-draft news conference. “It has to work together,” he added. “You’re always gonna be a…

Jaxson Dart NFL Draft Destinations: Where Experts Are Saying the Ole Miss QB Will Be Picked The former Rebels signal-caller has quite the polarizing draft day projection. While the top of the 2025 NFL draft is all but set with Cam Ward likely heading to the Tennessee Titans with the No. 1 overall pick, where the rest of the quarterbacks will land is a bit of a mystery. Colorado’s Shedeur Sanders has had quite the volatile draft stock over the last four months since the end of the college football season, which has put somewhat of a spotlight on Ole…

Ole Miss Football a Contender for Four-Star, Top-100 Defensive Lineman in America Lane Kiffin and Co. remain on the hunt for the talented prospect, Magnolia State native. Picayune (Miss.) four-star defensive lineman Nolan Wilson remains a top priority for Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels as the offseason cruises on in Oxford. Wilson, the No. 3 rated defensive lineman in America, is high on the Rebels with the program battling for his services down the stretch in his recruitment. He’s visited Oxford on multiple occasions and has Ole Miss among the top schools contending for the Under Armour All-American,…

The Kansas Jayhawks football team has officially concluded its spring practices, marking a period of quiet confidence and steady progress as they build on recent momentum. Head coach Lance Leipold praised the team’s energy throughout camp and noted key improvements on both sides of the ball. One of the main storylines this spring has been quarterback Jalon Daniels’ return to full health. After a 2024 season marred by injury, Daniels looks sharp and composed, reigniting hopes for a breakout 2025 campaign. Several newcomers also made strong impressions, including a trio of defensive backs brought in to tighten up the secondary.…

The Duke Blue Devils football program is halfway through its spring practice schedule, and there’s a renewed energy under head coach Manny Diaz. After taking over the program this offseason, Diaz has emphasized toughness, accountability, and building a stronger team identity. Early signs indicate the players are buying in. During recent sessions, the focus has been on improving fundamentals—especially in the secondary and offensive line play. Quarterback Grayson Loftis is beginning to emerge as a confident leader, commanding respect in the huddle and executing with greater efficiency than last season. On the defensive side, Diaz has introduced aggressive blitz packages…

Nebraska Cornhuskers fans are buzzing with anticipation as the team prepares for its annual spring game set for April 26 at Memorial Stadium. The excitement is amplified by developments on the defensive line, where new faces and rising stars are battling for playing time. Head coach Matt Rhule and defensive coordinator Tony White have placed heavy emphasis on trench play this offseason, hoping to shore up a unit that struggled with consistency in 2024. Fans at recent open practices have noted a noticeable uptick in physicality and tempo, with players like Ty Robinson and Ru’Quan Buckley drawing praise for their…