Author: Mikesportz

Tennessee’s regular season concluded Nov. 29. The Vols (8-4, 4-4 SEC) await their bowl game destination. The NCAA transfer portal will take place Jan. 2-16, 2026. A second Tennessee defensive lineman plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal following regular-season play, according to On3. Redshirt freshman defensive lineman Kellen Lindstrom is expected to transfer from the Vols. Tennessee redshirt junior defensive lineman Jamal Wallace also plans to enter the NCAA transfer portal. Lindstrom appeared in three games for the Vols during the 2025 regular season: ETSU, UAB and New Mexico State. He totaled two tackles. The 6-foot-5, 240-pound defensive…

Sumrall Set to Make First Coordinator Hire with Florida Gators, per Report Florida Gators head coach Jon Sumrall is reportedly targeting a veteran SEC defensive coordinator to run his defense. GAINESVILLE, Fla.– Jon Sumrall appears to be ready to make his first coordinator hire with the Florida Gators. Florida is expected to hire Kentucky defensive coordinator Brad White in the same position, according to CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz. White has spent the last seven seasons as the Wildcats’ defensive coordinator after a year as an assitant. He coached outside linebackers all eight seasons at Kentucky and was Sumrall’s defensive coordinator…

Dayot Upamecano’s future has been a major point of discussion in recent weeks, with his contract at Bayern Munich expiring at the end of the season. Real Madrid have emerged as a suitor for the French international, with the Spanish capital club on the lookout for centre-back reinforcements for 2026. However, in a concerning development for Los Blancos, BBC Sport reports that Bayern Munich expect Upamecano to sign a new contract soon as they are in advanced talks over an extension with the player. Upamecano, given his current deal expires at the end of the season, can negotiate a pre-contract…

Harry Kane and His Winter Clause: The Detail That Could Open the Exit Door at Bayern Munich The 2025 transfer window is heating up earlier than expected, and one name is generating more noise than anyone else: Harry Kane. At 32, the English striker has re-emerged on the radar of FC Barcelona, who are searching for a top-class goalscorer to succeed Robert Lewandowski, set to turn 38 in August and out of contract at season’s end. But what is truly shaking both Germany and Spain is a contractual detail that could change everything: a release clause that is also valid…

The Indiana Pacers are eyeing a blockbuster trade for a champion power forward as their 2025-26 season continues to look further and further out of reach. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that the Pacers are considering a bid for embattled Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga. The Indiana Pacers are eyeing a blockbuster trade for a champion power forward as their 2025-26 season continues to look further and further out of reach. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints reports that the Pacers are considering a bid for embattled Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga.

Kalen DeBoer, the head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, took a pretty chill approach to the latest College Football Playoff (CFP) rankings. When asked about Alabama’s drop to No. 10, DeBoer said, “I guess my whole focus is, and this is honest to god truth, I didn’t even see the show. I saw the rankings pop up on the ESPN app on my phone, took a quick look at it, and went back to work” ¹ ² ³. DeBoer’s response shows he’s keeping things in perspective. Alabama’s drop to No. 10 came after a tough loss to Oklahoma, and…

I don’t have a rival – Noah Lyles insists more factors are needed in sustaining track and field than just surface stories American track star Noah Lyles opened up on rivalries, Kenny Bednarek’s viral shove, and chasing the legendary Usain Bolt’s legacy. Reigning Olympic 100m champion Noah Lylesbelieves he currently has no true rival in the sport, insistig more factors are needed to sustain track and field than just surface stories with no depth. This declaration came even after the viral ‘shove’ incident with fellow U.S. sprinter Kenny Bednarek and losing his 100m world title to Jamaica’s Oblique Seville…

Kalen DeBoer Explains Approach for Alabama’s Final Drive Against Oklahoma The Crimson Tide head coach “felt good about the situation” of having the ball down two midway through the fourth quarter, but Alabama turned it over on downs after milking over six minutes of the clock. TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — No. 4 Alabama fell to No. 11 Oklahoma 23-21 at home on Saturday. The Crimson Tide held a 21-20 lead before the Sooners forced and recovered a fumble near the red zone. Oklahoma converted a field goal a couple of minutes later to retake the lead early in the fourth quarter. Alabama and…

Texas Tech’s Head Coach Praises KansasState Coach Chris Klieman’s Leadership What did Texas Tech’s head coach have to say about Kansas State’s Chris Klieman The Kansas State Wildcats have built a reputation for being one of the most consistent programs in college football. That legacy, rooted in the Bill Snyder era, has continued under current head coach Chris Klieman. He has managed to maintain Kansas State’s identity while pushing the program forward. Though the Wildcats stumbled early this season, starting with a 1-3 record, they’ve recently caught fire. And winning three of their last four games and reminding the Big…

The Cowboys and Wildcats each had last week off to bandage some wounds, but they’ll go head to head on Saturday. Oklahoma State hosts Kansas State at 11 a.m. Saturday in Boone Pickens Stadium. K-State coach Chris Klieman met with reporters earlier this week to preview the game. Here are three things he said that stood out. 1. K-State Loses a Tailback The Cowboys will feel no sympathy for the Wildcats losing a player midseason, but that’s what happened last week when running back Dylan Edwards shut things down with plans on entering the transfer portal. “Last week, he decided…