Author: Mikesportz
LAWRENCE — For as raucous as the crowd inside Allen Fieldhouse got Saturday when things went right for Kansas basketball, fury followed a controversial call with 20.8 seconds left in the second half that went against the Jayhawks. Kansas trailed Texas Tech 76-73 and the Red Raiders had possession of the ball, taking it out of bounds right in front of KU’s bench. Darrion Williams inbounded the ball to Elijah Hawkins, who caught the ball as he moved toward the baseline as Kansas’ Rylan Griffen attempted to make a steal. And while Hawkins slid out of bounds as the play…
Mark Pope takes responsibility for Kentucky’s lack of energy against Auburn The Wildcats weren’t themselves in Saturday’s blowout loss to Auburn. Kentucky came into Saturday’s matchup with #1 Auburn hoping to pull off a major resume win, but instead, Auburn came out of the gates quickly, and the Wildcats were unable to get a rythm going. By the first media timeout, Auburn was already leading by double digits, which then turned into a 15-point halftime deficit that the Wildcats weren’t ever able to overcome. In fact, Auburn never felt fazed, as they lead comfortably for much of the game. It…
The Kentucky Wildcats had a tough Saturday. They were blown out at home by Auburn, 94-78 and were never really in the game. The loss was compounded by the news that starting guard Jaxson Robinson would miss the remainder of the season. Robinson suffered an injury to his wrist a few weeks ago in practice. He then missed a few games before returning against the Oklahoma Sooners on Wednesday. However, he left that game early, and didn’t return. The loss is a big one. Robinson was often a spark plug for the offense, getting hot and making multiple big baskets…
Kentucky basketball in the latest AP Poll: Men’s and Women’s teams heading in opposite directions The Lady Cats jump up while the men drop down. See where both teams are ranked heading into a pivotal week of basketball. The latest AP Top 25 polls are out, and both Kentucky basketball programs—men’s and women’s—remain in the national conversation as the regular season winds down. Let’s break down where each team stands and what it means moving forward. Kentucky Men’s Basketball: Holding Firm in the Rankings Despite a tough 94-78 loss to No. 1 Auburn, the Kentucky men’s team remains ranked, coming…
NHL Rumors: Brad Marchand, Bruins could lose star defenseman as Flames inquire about trade The Boston Bruins could ship out a star teammate of Brad Marchand after the Calgary Flames reached out about a deal ahead of the NHL trade deadline. The Boston Bruins may be waving the white flag on their 2024-25 NHL season, as one star could be traded to the Calgary Flames. Brad Marchand, who is dealing with an upper-body injury, could lose a key teammate as the Bruins fight for a Stanley Cup Playoffs berth in a jam-packed Eastern Conference. The Bruins haven’t had the success…
Brandon Carlo has spent his entire NHL career with the Boston Bruins since making his debut in the 2016-17 season, but will that still be the case after Friday afternoon’s trade deadline? The Daily Faceoff’s Anthony Di Marco reported Monday that the Calgary Flames have shown interest in Carlo. Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Boston sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter. The Flames are barely hanging on to the second wild card playoff berth in the Western Conference. Bolstering the blue line makes sense for Calgary if it chooses…
The Bruins won’t trade these two players, but the reason why is incredibly risky It’s unlikely the Bruins part ways with two forwards at the trade deadline with term on their contract, but the main reason why is very risky for the future. We are four days out from the NHL trade deadline and one of the teams that could make a splash in terms of some type of selling is the Boston Bruins. Between injuries to key players and the schedule getting smaller and smaller with each passing game, the Black and Gold find themselves on the outside looking…
Netflix Announces Upcoming Documentary on South Carolina Gamecocks Football Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated documentary that delves into the rich and storied history of South Carolina Gamecocks football. The documentary, titled “Gamecock Glory,” promises to take viewers on a journey through the highs and lows of the program, highlighting the key moments, players, and coaches that have made South Carolina Gamecocks football one of the most beloved and respected programs in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). A History of Excellence South Carolina Gamecocks football has a long and storied history, dating back to 1892. Over the…
Netflix Announces Upcoming Documentary on Oklahoma Sooners Football Netflix has announced the upcoming release of a highly anticipated documentary that delves into the rich and storied history of Oklahoma Sooners football. The documentary, titled “The Sooner Way,” promises to take viewers on a journey through the highs and lows of the program, highlighting the key moments, players, and coaches that have made Oklahoma Sooners football one of the most beloved and respected programs in college football. A History of Excellence Oklahoma Sooners football has a long and storied history, dating back to 1895. Over the years, the program has produced…
Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions Poised for Another Record-Setting Postseason Penn State has a chance to break multiple records at the Big Ten Championships and NCAA Division I Championships in March. Penn State wrestling’s favorite time of year, the postseason, gets underway next week at Northwestern University. And after one of the greatest regular seasons Penn State wrestling history, the program could produce not only the best postseason in its history but also in the history of the sport. So let’s get started. Big Ten Wrestling Championships When: March 8-9 Where: Welsh Ryan Arena, Evanston, Ill. What’s at stake: Big…