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Putnam North basketball star Brandie Harrodannounced her commitment to Kansas State on Sunday. A four-star recruit and the nation’s 59th-ranked prospect in the 2025 class, Harrod had signed with Auburn but reopened her recruitment on March 15, the same day she helped Putnam North win its first girls basketball title. The Panthers defeated Mustang 65-48 in the Class 6A championship game. The 6-foot-1 lefty announced her decision in the wake of Auburn’s firing of head coach Johnnie Harris. Harrod averaged 13.5 points, eight rebounds, three steals and 2.5 assists per game this past season. Kansas State’s 2025 recruiting class is…
MANHATTAN — It was just last week Kansas Statefootball coach Chris Klieman expressed his displeasure with the pending House vs. NCAA settlement that would significantly change college sports as we know it. Chief among Klieman’s concerns was a cap on football roster limits at 105, which would force the Wildcats to remove roughly 20 walk-on players from the program. Klieman and those walk-ons got a reprieve of sorts Monday when the judge overseeing final approval of the agreement put it on hold, asking the parties to make some changes. One of the changes she appeared to advocate was phasing in…
The Wisconsin Badgers are midway through spring ball, finishing up their seventh practice of 15 on Tuesday. As the Badgers get deeper into the spring, injuries are starting to pile up more and more. Among the group? Ball State transfer tight end Tanner Koziol. Heading into the spring, Koziol was one of the players to watch, as the tight end was a heralded transfer in the offseason, catching 94 passes for 839 yards and six touchdowns. But, the senior has been used sparingly in the spring, dealing with injuries, as Tucker Ashcraft has been the No. 1 tight end in…
The Wisconsin Badgers are in the midst of their spring ball program, with just over a week away from their public spring game next Saturday. As the spring has gone along, some standouts have started to emerge, with newcomers, returners, and even freshmen in the mix. Near the top of the list? Cornerback Ricardo Hallman, who elected to return to the Badgers in 2025 after speculation about going pro for the second consecutive offseason. After a breakout season in 2023 where he had an FBS-leading seven interceptions, Hallman was held without a pick in 2024, as teams targeted him at…
3 strong head coaching candidates to guide the Chicago Blackhawks out of this rebuild These three would be great at guiding the Blackhawks toward the playoffs. The Chicago Blackhawks’ season is coming down to the final fifteen games, and it is safe to say some changes will be in order after what is looking like another bottom-three finish in the NHL standings. Currently sitting 31st in the NHL with a 20-40-9record, the Blackhawks have failed to meet the expectations they placed on themselves going into this season. Earlier this season saw a coaching change as Luke Richardson was relieved of…
Comparing Connor Bedard’s sophomore slump to other Calder Trophy winners When looking at similar players, fans shouldn’t be overly concerned with Bedard’s slump. If Connor Bedard tallies a point tomorrow night in Pittsburgh, he will have matched his last season’s point production. However, it would then have taken him 10 more games to match that production. This is not what Bedard, the organization, or Hawks fans had in mind going into this season, and the failure to meet expectations has taken a toll on the 19-year-old. That being said, we cannot forget that Bedard is only 19. Every other young…
Olivier Rioux Commits to Arkansas Basketball: A New Chapter for the 7-Foot-6 Center In a surprising turn of events, Olivier Rioux, the towering 7-foot-6 center from Canada, officially announced his decision to leave the Florida Gators basketball team. The news came via a heartfelt post on social media, where he shared five key reasons behind his choice. Rioux’s commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks for the upcoming season has stirred excitement among fans and analysts alike as he embarks on this new chapter of his basketball journey. One of the primary reasons Rioux cited for his departure from Florida was the…
Arkansas Football: Year Two of Taylen Green Brings Stability, Spark to Offense With significant changes around him, the Razorbacks’ quarterback is providing continuity, leadership, and optimism heading into 2025 In a spring marked by turnover and transition, Arkansas football finds rare consistency in one of the sport’s most vital roles. Starting quarterback Taylen Green, entering his second season in Fayetteville, has emerged as both a stabilizing force and a catalyst for optimism as the Razorbacks reshape their offense under veteran coordinator Bobby Petrino. Petrino, now in his second year back with the program, has seen his fair share of roster…
Nebraska football quarterback target Trae Taylorspoke highly of the Huskers on Wednesday during an interview with Sports Illustrated’s Andrew Nemec. Nebraska is one of his top four schools, and he has made several visits to Lincoln over the course of the last year. Now, he is beginning to narrow down his timeline, with a decision set for May 1. Along with Nebraska, Taylor is considering the Illinois Fighting Illini, the LSU Tigers, and the Texas A&M Aggies. Taylor is the No. 11 prospect in the 2027 cycle, as well as the fourth overall quarterback in the class itself per Rivals…
Florida Gators sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway continues to get praise across the board. Whether it’s his potential to play in the National Football League or the best quarterback in college football, we’ve seen it all. The Gators star quarterback is set to emerge next season on a level to match the consensus five-star status he had coming out of high school in Willis, Texas. DJ Lagway named best returning college quarterback again On3 Sports’ Andy Staples is the latest to name Lagway the best returning college quarterback and he has quite a breakdown as to why. The Gators were 6-1…