Author: Mikesportz
Holding the Eastern Conference’s first wild-card berth, the Ottawa Senators are close to securing their first trip to the post-season since 2017. Nevertheless, some fans and pundits are already pondering their potential off-season moves. Julian McKenzie of The Athletic was recently askedabout the Senators’ biggest off-season need and how they might address it. He believes they could use a top-scoring right winger. Looking at the free-agent market, he indicated Mitch Marner of the Toronto Maple Leafs would be the obvious choice. Given the Senators’ cap situation, he considers the 27-year-old right winger too expensive, suggesting Nikolaj Ehlers of the Winnipeg…
Cooper Kupp has found his new home in the NFL. The former Los Angeles Rams wide receiver has agreed to terms with the Seattle Seahawks, CBS Sports NFL insider Jonathan Jones reports. Kupp is getting a three-year, $45 million deal, according to ESPN. Kupp, 31, was officially released by the Rams on Wednesday at the start of the new league year, but his departure from Los Angeles was weeks in the making. In early February, Kupp took to social media to announce that the Rams brass informed him that they were going to move on, either via trade or outright…
Seahawks 2025 free agency: The details on Demarcus Lawrence’s 3-year deal After missing most of 2024 with a foot injury, Seattle may have gotten a steal of a deal if Lawrence is able to stay healthy in the coming years. Flush with cap space after moving on from several high-priced veterans, the Seattle Seahawksdeployed much of that cap space by adding former Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold, wide receiver Cooper Kupp from the Los Angeles Ramsand Dallas Cowboys defensive end Demarcus Lawrence. With all three of those veterans inked to deals early in free agency, fans have wondered what the…
NORMAN — OU softball coach Patty Gasso was among the crowd of 8,000-plus in attendance at Lloyd Noble Center on Monday afternoon to watch the OU women’s basketball team take on Iowa. “It was kind of cool to see,” Gasso said Tuesday afternoon. “We never get a chance, so I was really excited to see. They’re so good, and they play as a team. They’ve got everything. It looks like they have just about everything covered, so I’m really excited for them. … I believe they’re going to go to UConn and beat them. I do. After watching what I…
Jeremy Miranda steps into the Florida Gators’ gym, just like he has for nearly two decades. The routine is the same: scan his closet of button-down shirts, pick the one that matches the team’s leotards, and get to work. But since 2023, it has been something different. After 16 years as a volunteer, Miranda was now an assistant coach! His journey here? Far from easy. Gymnastics made him different. It made him a target. Growing up in South Dakota. Why not something else? He didn’t listen then. He’s not listening now. This season, as Florida chases another shot at a…
In a surprising development, a prominent player from the Florida Gators men’s basketball team has abruptly terminated his contract, effective immediately. The decision comes despite his significant role on the roster, leaving fans and analysts speculating about the underlying reasons. While the university has yet to release an official statement, sources suggest that internal team dynamics and personal considerations may have influenced the player’s decision. This unexpected move raises questions about the team’s cohesion and performance as they approach critical games in the season. The departure also brings to light recent events within the program. Notably, junior center Micah Handlogten,…
In a stunning development, Wisconsin Badgers head coach Luke Fickell has made a bold and unexpected statement regarding the team’s highly talented tight end, JT Seagreaves. During a press conference, Fickell shocked fans and analysts alike with his blunt remarks: “I don’t want him.” The comment has sent shockwaves through the Wisconsin football community, leaving many questioning the reasoning behind Fickell’s stance. Seagreaves, a promising and athletic tight end, has been seen as a key piece for the Badgers’ offensive future. His size, skillset, and potential to dominate in both the passing and blocking game have made him one of…
Wisconsin football is hiring North Texas’ Ethan Russo as its next director of player personnel, the news first reported by 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The hire fills the vacancy created when general manager Max Stienecker left for a prominent role at USC. While the program hired Marcus Sedberry to carry the official general manager designation, his background is primarily in administrative roles, both at Wisconsin (2023-24) and Baylor (2017-22). Stienecker was a recruiting ace before growing into Wisconsin’s GM position. With his departure, the program had an additional need at the top of the recruiting department. Russo joined the North Texas…
A Triumphant Move of a legend: Tensions Escalate Within Sooners Quarterback officially announced his departure from the club. Jackson Arnold, the highly-touted quarterback of the Oklahoma Sooners, has announced his departure from the team due to personal reasons. This unexpected move has sent shockwaves through the college football world, leaving fans, teammates, and coaches stunned.¹ Arnold, considered one of the top quarterback recruits in the country, was expected to be the cornerstone of Oklahoma’s future. His departure not only affects the depth at the quarterback position but also raises questions about the team’s direction and the challenges they now…
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum has never been one to hold back his opinions, and when it comes to Florida football under Billy Napier, his outlook remains bleak. The longtime SEC commentator recently shared his thoughts on the Gators’ direction heading into the 2025 season, and he made it clear that he has little faith in Napier turning things around. During a recent segment, Finebaum expressed skepticism about Florida’s ability to compete at a high level in the ultra-competitive SEC. “I just don’t see it,” Finebaum said. “Florida hasn’t shown me anything to suggest they’re on the right track. Napier is…