Author: Mikesportz
What We Learned from Auburn’s Historic Win Against Alabama State Here’s what we learned as Butch Thompson reached a major milestone in the Auburn Tigers win over Alabama State The Auburn Tigers have defeated the Alabama State Hornets by a score of 13-9 for their 17th victory of the season. Not only was it their 17th win this season, but it was also head coach Butch Thompson’s 300th career win as head coach. Thompson has taken the Tigers to Omaha twice in his tenure (2019, 2022), but they have yet to win the College World Series. Going back to the…
Justin Reid reveals the Eagles were on the verge of a massive $31.5M deal before signing with the New Orleans Saints instead Early Conversations and Interest Justin Reid discussed his free agency experience, revealing that discussions with an NFC East contender were serious. He noted that his connection with the defensive backs coach fostered a strong rapport during intensive negotiations. Reid emphasized that their familiarity with a defensive system he previously ran in college led to engaging and productive conversations. Contract Negotiation Challenge Despite the promising discussions, financial constraints ultimately complicated the potential agreement. Reid explained that, although the conversations…
Another player has gone one-and-done with the New Orleans Saints after signing with the team last year in free agency — ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reports that linebacker Willie Gay Jr. is moving on to sign a one-year deal with the Miami Dolphins. It’s likely a minimum salary contract but if Gay gets a similar payday to what the Saints gave him a year ago (in the $3.5 million range) he could factor into the 2026 compensatory draft picks formula. Gay, 27, started eight of the 15 games he appeared in for New Orleans while dealing with a couple of different…
For the first time, the College Football Playoff moved from four teams to 12 beginning in the 2024 season. The five highest-ranked conference champions received an automatic bid. The four highest-ranked conference champions are seeded 1-4, with teams five through 12 facing each other in the first round. However, a 14-team playoff is being considered, with the 12-team format’s contract set to expire in 2026. On a recent edition of “The Triple Option,” Urban Meyerstated that he was for the 14-team version. The proposed “4-4-2-2-2” model would give the SEC and Big Ten four automatic bids, two to the ACC…
Derrick Gaffney, former Florida Gators, NY Jets, Raines High wide receiver, dies at age 69 Clayton Freeman, Jacksonville Florida Times-Union Wed, Mar 19, 2025 at 10:17 PM GMT+1· 3 min read Derrick Gaffney, who rose to prominence in a celebrated Jacksonville athletic family during a golden age at Raines High School on his way to football success at the University of Florida and the NFL’s New York Jets, died Wednesday at age 69. His nephew, City Council member Reggie Gaffney Jr., described him as a “beloved father, mentor and pillar of strength for our family,” announcing the news in a…
The Detroit Red Wings (and every other NHL team) are enjoying a break from games right now. Practices began yesterday for the 4 Nations Faceoff, which is taking place in Montreal and Boston. This makes right now a great time to take stock of the season. With that in mind, here are the three biggest surprises for the Red Wings this season. Vladimir Tarasenko When Vladimir Tarasenko and the Red Wings agreed on a two-year $4.75-million contract in the summer, I don’t think people could have predicted how difficult it would be to find a fit for the Russian winger.…
NHL News: Todd McLellan issues harsh message to Red Wings after deflating loss vs Capitals The Detroit Red Wings fell to the NHL’s juggernaut, the Washington Capitals, and head coach Todd McLellan couldn’t hold back his thoughts on the game. The Detroit Red Wings travelled to the nation’s capital, to take on the Washington Capitals, but they were unable to clear the bar in a pivotal test. Todd McLellan and his team discovered they are still well behind NHLpowerhouses like the Caps, as they suffered a very harsh defeat at Capital One Arena. The Red Wings managed to keep…
Providence guard Bryce Hopkins (23) shoots a free throw during the No. 6 Kentucky vs. No. 11 Providence mens basketball game in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, North Carolina. Kentucky won 61-53. Photo by Samuel Colmar | Staff Former Kentucky men’s basketball player and recent Providence Friar Bryce Hopkins entered the transfer portal on Wednesday as first reported by On3’s Joe Tipton. Hopkins played his freshman season at Kentucky in 2021-22 before moving to Rhode Island to suit up with the Friars for three seasons. Heading toward the…
Three reasons the Kentucky Wildcats can make a Final Four run in the NCAA Tournament Originally posted on Kentucky Wildcats on SI By Andrew Stefaniak  | Last updated Mar 19, 2025 2:30 PM ET A lot of college basketball analysts are picking their brackets for the NCAA Tournament, but not many of them have the Kentucky Wildcats making a deep run in the Big Dance. Kentucky is playing without some valuable pieces in the NCAA Tournament, but this team is still capable of making a run. Let take a look at three reasons why Kentucky can make a Final Four run. Three reasons Kentucky can make a…
The Boston Red Sox are looking to compete for a World Series and could look to further bolster their rotation. The Red Sox went out and acquired Garrett Crochet to be their ace this season, but MLB insider Mike Axsia of CBS Sports believes Boston could make another blockbuster trade. Axsia has linked the Red Sox to trading for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara. “The question is not if the Marlins will trade Alcantara, but when,” Axsia wrote. “The 2022 NL Cy Young winner missed last season with Tommy John surgery, but he’s completed his rehab, and he’s throwing gas…