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Mizzou Quarterback Drew Pyne to Enter Transfer Portal The Tigers’ backup quarterback is hitting the NCAA transfer portal after one season in Columbia. Missouri Tigers quarterback Drew Pyne is entering the NCAA transfer portal, according to an On3 report. Pyne appeared in six games for the Tigers this season and is looking for his fourth school in his sixth season of collegiate football. Pyne played one season for the Tigers after previous stops at Notre Dame and Arizona State. He threw for 2,921 career yards and 29 career touchdowns in five seasons. For Missouri this season, Pyne threw for 391…
ESPN Snubs SEC Running Backs in 2025 Preseason Rankings By BVM Sportsdesk, 2h ago ESPN’s top-10 running back ranking for the 2025 college football season has raised eyebrows, particularly regarding its lack of SEC representation. The list includes two SEC players: Mizzou’s Ahmad Hardy, who has yet to play a game in the conference, and Texas’s Tre Wisner, who faces competition for carries. Notably absent are several standout SEC tailbacks, with LSU’s Caden Durham, Georgia’s Nate Frazier, Alabama’s Jam Miller, and Florida’s Jadan Baugh being prominent examples of snubs based on their performances last season. By the Numbers Caden Durham…
WHAT’S UP TODAY First up this morning in your Miami Hurricanes news? Of course, yesterday was Miami’s 10th spring practice and we had you fully covered. There were news and notes from the practice field and post-practice updates with several position coaches. So don’t miss all that coverage. Also, with the April 24-26 NFL Draft fast approaching, we have a look at the likely landing spots for different Hurricanes. So don’t miss that. Davon Benjamin’s hometown is Los Angeles, but he felt at home during a two-day visit to Coral Gables to start the week. Find out what he’s saying…
South Carolina volleyball has a new coach. On Monday, USC’s Board of Trustees approved a contract for Sarah Rumely Noble to become the program’s 14th head coach. She replaces outgoing coach Tom Mendoza, who took the same position at Marquette earlier this month. As the new leader of the Gamecock volleyball program, Rumely Noble will earn a base salary of $260,000 in years one and two, $275,000 in years three and four, and $285,000 in year five. Athletics Director Jeremiah Donati said that bringing on the new coach marks “an exciting day” for USC. He also referenced Rumely Noble’s coaching…
Red Sox star Alex Bregman fuels speculation about joining Yankees’ torpedo bat trend Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman has hinted at adopting the controversial ‘torpedo’ bat, following the New York Yankees’ lead. Will he be the next to swing MLB’s most debated bat? The “torpedo” bat trend is gaining momentum in MLB, and now Boston Red Sox star Alex Bregman has hinted at a possible switch to this controversial implement. Bregman, who was rested on Tuesday, could debut the “torpedo” bat in Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, following in the footsteps of the New York Yankees, who…
Since the New York Yankees clubbed a franchise-record nine home runs against the Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday, the baseball world has taken notice of the uniquely shaped “torpedo” bats that several players were using in the game. While the bats are legal and aren’t exactly brand new, the Yankees’ slugfest drew attention to baseball’s evolving technology and its widespread use across the league. I feel like it’s a little overplayed,” Hall of Fame pitcher CC Sabathia told USA TODAY Sports. “The bats are three years old. I’ve been working in the Yankees organization. … When we did the presentation a…
The Chicago Blackhawks fired coach Luke Richardson after two-plus seasons, the team announced Thursday afternoon. Under Richardson’s leadership, the Hawks this season trudged to a 8-16-2 start, the worst record in the NHL. Richardson amassed a 57-118-15 record with the Hawks, the eighth worst in NHL history among coaches with at least 100 games. Today I made the difficult decision to move on from Luke as our head coach,” general manager Kyle Davidson said in a news release. “We thank him for his efforts and contributions to the organization and our community. As we have begun to take steps forward…
When the Chicago Blackhawks fired Luke Richardson, general manager Kyle Davidson’s reasoning for the move was the team’s lack of growth. There’s also the part about how Connor Bedard is in his second season, and his team hasn’t made much, if any, progress around him. There’s a delicate balance that has to be struck in a rebuild when picking a coach, and while Richardson was initially the guy, things change. The first one out the door when things aren’t hitting the way they should is the coach. Anders Sorensen took over as the interim head coach, and although he may…
Former NFL star Shannon Sharpe has publicly criticized Kim Mulkey, head coach of the LSU women’s basketball team, following a tense exchange she had with a reporter during a post-game press conference. Mulkey, who recently led LSU to a national championship, found herself at the center of controversy after a heated interaction with the reporter, which Sharpe labeled as “nasty” and unnecessary. The exchange came after a tough question regarding her coaching decisions and her team’s performance, and Mulkey’s reaction was seen by many as dismissive and unprofessional. Sharpe, known for his outspoken views on sports and culture, didn’t hold…
In a recent interview, highly coveted recruit Williams revealed that his interest in joining the Florida Gators is steadily growing, as he continues to build a strong relationship with the coaching staff and sees the potential for success in Gainesville. The Gators have emerged as one of the top contenders in his recruitment, with Williams acknowledging the impact that Florida’s program, led by head coach Billy Napier, has had on his decision-making process. Williams, a standout player in his position, has been impressing scouts and college programs alike with his exceptional skills and athleticism. His ability to make plays on…