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MT Earns No. 3 Seed for Big 12 Championship Bears to host championship tournament, facing off against ASU in on Friday at 4 p.m. CT IRVING, Texas – Baylor men’s tennis grabbed the No. 3 seed for the 2025 Big 12 Tennis Championship on Sunday afternoon after the conclusion of the league’s regular season on Sunday evening. The Big 12 Championship, which is being held at home at the Hurd Tennis Center for the first time since 2021, begins with the first round on Thursday, but the Bears will not make their postseason debut until the quarterfinal round on Friday.…
Baylor Basketball Lands Incredible Rebounder in Transfer Portal Originally posted on Heartland College Sports By Joe Tillery | Last updated Apr 13, 2025 1:42 PM ET On Sunday Afternoon, Scott Drew and the Baylor Bears added a nice piece through the transfer portal with the commitment of High Point transfer Juslin Bodo Bodo . Bodo Bodo, a 7-foot sophomore from Yaounde, Cameroon, spent the past two seasons with the Panthers, starting 71 of 71 career games played. The Field of 68’s Jeff Goodman was the first to break the news, saying, “Baylor has landed High Point transfer Juslin Bodo Bodo. The 7-foot sophomore averaged 5.3 points, 8.4 boards, and 1.4 blocks this past…
In a surprising post-spring development, Missouri Tigers defensive end Jahkai Lang has entered the NCAA transfer portal, signaling a major shift in the team’s defensive lineup. Lang, a sophomore from St. Louis, played in all 12 games in 2024 and registered 14 total tackles, including three sacks and five quarterback hurries. He was widely viewed as one of the emerging leaders on the Tigers’ defensive front. Sources close to the program suggest Lang is seeking a fresh start and possibly more playing time in a new scheme that fits his edge-rushing style. With three years of eligibility remaining, Lang is…
Kansas State’s D.J. Giddens has gone from underrated recruit to one of the most talked-about running backs in the country. After a dominant 2024 season where he racked up 1,343 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns, Giddens has now caught the eye of multiple NFL franchises—including the Cleveland Browns, who are rumored to be scouting him as a potential replacement for Nick Chubb. What makes Giddens so intriguing is his physical profile and testing numbers. At 6’1”, 212 pounds, he blends power with surprising speed, posting a Relative Athletic Score (RAS) of 9.78—a metric that places him among the elite backs…
In a season that saw Baylor’s offense struggle with consistency, running back Bryson Washington emerged as a beacon of reliability and explosive play. After starting the season behind senior Dominic Richardson, Washington seized his opportunity in Week 6 with a monster performance against TCU: 196 rushing yards and four touchdowns. That breakout game earned him the prestigious Earl Campbell Tyler Rose Player of the Week award and solidified his role as the Bears’ lead back. Washington’s blend of agility, vision, and surprising power made him a nightmare for defenses and a favorite of offensive coordinator Jake Spavital. With over 1,100…
When Arkansas State center Jacob Bayer tore his ACL during a spring practice, many assumed his season—and perhaps career—was over. But Bayer stunned both doctors and fans by returning to the lineup by the second game of the 2024 season. His comeback story quickly became one of the most inspiring narratives in college football last year. Known for his grit and technical precision, Bayer anchored the offensive line through the Red Wolves’ up-and-down campaign. His blocking helped stabilize a young offense, while his leadership in the locker room earned him the respect of teammates and coaches alike. By season’s end,…
Tennessee football finds itself at the center of a modern college sports storm after five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava officially parted ways with the program following a heated dispute over NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) compensation. Iamaleava, who was once touted as the future face of the Volunteers’ offense, reportedly demanded a $4 million NIL package that never fully materialized, resulting in missed practices and growing tension within the team. Head Coach Josh Heupel confirmed the split during a recent media session, expressing disappointment but also reinforcing the team’s values. “This program will always prioritize players who are here for the right…
In a decision that sent shockwaves through college basketball, Tennessee star forward Dalton Knecht has announced he’ll return for another season with the Volunteers—turning down a near-certain first-round spot in the NBA Draft. The announcement came via a cinematic video posted to Knecht’s social media, showing him walking through Thompson-Boling Arena as a voiceover said, “Some dreams can wait. This one can’t.” Vols fans erupted. After averaging 21.8 points per game and leading Tennessee to the Elite Eight last season, most assumed Knecht would declare and begin his pro journey. But he’s coming back for “unfinished business.” Coach Rick Barnes…
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado just accomplished the unthinkable—not once, but twice. In a span of just six days, the veteran slugger hit for the cycle twice, a feat so rare it’s only happened twice before in modern baseball history. First came the performance against the Milwaukee Brewers, where he crushed a triple in the 8th inning to complete the cycle. But jaws really dropped when he repeated the magic against the San Francisco Giants days later, with a towering home run sealing the deal. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol. “He’s not…
Florida Gators quarterback Graham Mertz set social media ablaze last night after posting a cryptic message on his Instagram story: a photo of his cleats hanging over a goalpost, captioned “Next chapter…?” Within minutes, Gator Nation erupted in speculation. Is he declaring for the NFL Draft? Transferring? Retiring from college football altogether? The post, now deleted, has already been screenshotted thousands of times. Reporters scrambled for answers, but Mertz has yet to issue a follow-up statement. Head coach Billy Napier, when asked about the post during spring practice, offered only: “We’ll let Graham speak when he’s ready.” The timing couldn’t…