Author: Mikesportz
Baylor Bears guard Ja’Kobe Walter has been named the Big 12 Freshman of the Year, solidifying his status as one of the most promising young players in college basketball. The McKinney native led all freshmen in the conference with an impressive 14.7 points per game, proving to be a critical asset for Baylor throughout the season. His consistency and ability to perform under pressure earned him spots on both the All-Freshman Team and the All-Big 12 Third Team. Walter’s standout moment came in November 2023, when he dropped a career-high 28 points against Auburn, setting the tone for what would…
St. Louis Blues President of Hockey Operations and General Manager Doug Armstrong announced today the team has signed forward Jimmy Snuggerud to a three-year entry-level contract. Snuggerud will join the Blues for practice on Monday at Centene Community Ice Center. Snuggerud, 20, was originally drafted by the Blues in the first round, No. 23 overall, of the 2022 NHL Draft. This season, his junior year at the University of Minnesota, he was named a captain of the Gophers and led the team with 24 goals, 27 assists, and 51 points overall in 40 games. Nationally, he shared sixth in goals…
The Chicago Blackhawks organization has been fortunate to have veteran Nick Foligno in the lineup. In his second season with the team, he earned the Captain’s “C” and wears it proudly for the original-six team. But nothing is set in stone for the Blackhawks who are undergoing a youth movement, as more star prospects arrived in Chicago this week, Oliver Moore and Sam Rinzel. A sign that any Blackhawksveteran’s time may be ending in the organization. However, instead of worrying about the future with the Blackhawks, he’s worried about the game tonight against the Colorado Avalanche and wants to win…
Penn State star Abdul Carter might go No. 1 overall in the 2025 NFL draft. But if he doesn’t, there are a host of teams that will be champing at the bit to take him. Carter is scheduled to meet with members of the New York Giants’ organization on Friday after Penn State’s pro day, according to a report from Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer. The news comes after a Friday morning report revealed that Carter had dinner with Cleveland Browns officials on Thursday night in State College. That contingent included owner Jimmy Haslem, executive vice president J.W. Johnson and general…
One of Penn State’s top in-state recruiting targets in the Class of 2027 has announced he is shutting down his recruitment and will stay locked in on his commitment to the Nittany Lions. Class of 2027 running back Kemon Spell, from McKeesport, Pennsylvania, has said he is shutting down his recruitment process and will stand firm with his commitment to Penn State. Spell confirmed his latest decision in an interview with Happy Valley United’s Dylan Dawson, via social media. The decision is a big one for James Franklin and his staff as they continue to try to keep some of…
After four seasons at Utah Valley and five at BYU, Mark Pope returned home as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats for the 2024-25 season. Pope helped lead Kentucky to a national championship while playing for Tubby Smith in 1996 and went on to spend six seasons in the NBA before beginning his coaching career in 2009. After leading Kentucky basketball back to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2019, Pope will look to the college basketball transfer portal to improve the Kentucky basketball roster once again. The portal opened on March 24…
Mark pope:A coach with a heart of gold,donates his six months salary to mother’s Baby home… A Coach with a Heart of Gold: The Inspiring Story of a Selfless Donation In a world where sports headlines are often dominated by stories of scandal, greed, and controversy, it’s refreshing to come across a tale of selflessness and generosity. Recently, a coach made headlines for donating six months of his salary to a local Mother’s Baby Home, a gesture that has inspired countless people and highlighted the importance of giving back to the community. The coach, who wishes to remain anonymous, is…
Missouri Tigers football coach Eli Drinkwitz donated $10,000 to the mayoral campaign of Columbia candidate Blair Murphy, along with his wife, contributing to a total of at least $85,000 in large donations to Murphy’s campaign. Here’s a more detailed breakdown: The Donation: Eli Drinkwitz, the head football coach at the University of Missouri (Mizzou), and his wife made a $10,000 contribution to the mayoral campaign of Blair Murphy in Columbia, Missouri. Campaign Context: Murphy’s campaign had already received at least $85,000 in large donations since kicking off in November, surpassing other candidates in the race, according to Missouri Ethics Commission…
Mizzou is losing star RBs Marcus Carroll and Nate Noel heading into the 2025 season. But coach Eli Drinkwitz hit the portal this offseason and is bringing in a guy who could be the next great Mizzou running back in former Louisiana-Monroe RB Ahmad Hardy. How good can Hardy, a rising sophomore, be this fall? ESPN’s Chris Low already has him in the top 10 running backs in all of college football. ESPN put together a ranking of the top-10 RBs for 2025 and Hardy checked in at No. 6. Here’s what Low had to say about the talented and…
The Wait Is Over: Tucker DeVries Commits To Indiana Basketball The son of coach Darian DeVries has played for his father for his entire career. Tucker DeVries is one of the highest-rated players in the transfer portal. BLOOMINGTON, Ind. – From the moment Darian DeVries was named Indiana’s men’s basketball coach on March 17, the assumption was that his son, Tucker DeVries, would wear the Indiana candy stripes. On Wednesday, that long-expected commitment became official. Pete Nakos of On3 Sports reported that Tucker DeVries is officially a Hoosier. It was one of the strongest likelihoods of the offseason that Tucker…