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Quincy Riley Credits Louisville For His Readiness and Preparation for the NFL Riley says his coaches, teammates and the program as a whole helped put him in position to be a top draft prospect. LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Following a lengthy collegiate career, Quincy Riley has fully immersed himself in preparation for the next step in his football journey. The former Louisville cornerback recently took part in the Reese’s Senior Bowl earlier this month, an annual all-star exhibition that allows some of the top upperclassmen in college football to put their talents on display in front of NFL scouts. This week,…
The Auburn Tigers went 5-7 in Year 2 under head coach Hugh Freeze, a slight step back from the previous year when they went 6-7. However, with back-to-back top-10 recruiting classes (247Sports), Auburn fans have hope for the future. The offseason is in full swing now as the Tigers gear up for spring practice and their annual spring game, “A-Day,” which will be held on April 12. Meanwhile, Auburn announced on Friday that Freeze had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors…
Auburn Tigers Head Coach Hugh Freeze Diagnosed with Prostate Cancer The Auburn Tigers head coach has revealed his cancer diagnosis and is expected to make a full recovery The Auburn Tigers announced on Friday that head coach Hugh Freeze has been diagnosed with prostate cancer. The football program released the following statement regarding his diagnosis and treatment. “Recently, Coach Freeze was diagnosed with an early form of prostate cancer. Thankfully, it was detected early and his doctors advised that it is very treatable and curable. He will continue his coaching duties and responsibilities, and with forthcoming treatment, he is expected…
Why Penn State Wrestling Coach Cael Sanderson Spoke With the Nittany Lions Football Team Sanderson, who has led Penn State wrestling to 11 NCAA team titles, brought his message to the No. 3 Nittany Lions football team. Penn State wrestling coach Cael Sanderson begins his quest for a 12th national championship in November. Penn State football coach James Franklin is looking for his first. So why not solicit advice from the best? During Penn State’s bye week, Franklin invited Sanderson back to the Lasch Football Building to speak to his unbeaten and third-ranked Nittany Lions football team. Consider it a…
The NCAA has released its pre-allocation spots for the March 20-22 championships in Philadelphia and the Big Ten, with 87, once again earned the lion’s share of the spots. Penn State’s top-ranked Nittany Lions will attempt to qualify each of its 10 wrestlers through the Big Ten Championships March 8-9 at Northwestern. Pre-allocations were determined by using a sliding scale of win percentage, coaches’ rank and RPI ranking, the NCAA explained. Each wrestler who met those qualifications earned a spot for his conference. Here are the number of qualifiers the B1G received at each weight: 125-9; 133-10; 141-7; 149-8;…
Penn State wrestling: NCAA releases allocations for national tournament; what does it mean for the Lions, Big Ten? The National Wrestling Coaches Association has released its third set of rankings ahead of the start of conference tournaments. The NCAA has also listed how many wrestlers from each conference will qualify for nationals at each weight class. How does it all impact Penn State? Let’s start with the allocations. The Big Ten, which includes the Nittany Lions, of course, will send only so many grapplers to nationals between 125 pounds and 285 pounds. And who goes is based on where they…
With the season opener approaching, the New York Mets manager is making adjustments in preparation for the matchup, keeping a close eye on Juan Soto and Pete Alonso. Juan Soto’s arrival at the New York Metsgenerated significant buzz, marking one of the most high-profile trades in recent memory between city rivals, the Mets and the Yankees. Few players have made the switch across town, making Soto’s move even more noteworthy. Now, with the blockbuster trade behind him, Soto is focused on adapting to his new environment, working under manager Carlos Mendoza, and building chemistry with his teammates, particularly Pete Alonso.…
No. 6 South Carolina (26-3, 14-1 SEC) ran away with a win in their final SEC road test of the season Thursday night. The Gamecocks secured a 75-59 victory over Ole Miss, extending their win streak over the Rebels to 20 games. South Carolina was carried to the win by veteran forwards Chloe Kitts and Sania Feagin. Career nights for Kitts and Feagin Feagin and Kitts stepped up in a big way for the Gamecocks on Thursday. Kitts finished with a triple-double in the game — 16 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists. Those assists and steals (4) were both…
Ken Roczen, the legendary motocross rider, has added another milestone to his illustrious career by receiving three prestigious awards at the 2025 International Best Motocross Directorship Awards. The event, held in Paris, celebrated the most outstanding figures in motocross, recognizing excellence in performance, leadership, and contributions to the sport. Roczen was honored with the Best Motocross Athlete Award, acknowledging his exceptional 2025 season, where he dominated multiple championships with his signature speed and consistency. He also received the Lifetime Achievement Award, celebrating his impact on motocross over the years, both as a competitor and an ambassador for the sport. His…
Alabama standout wide receiver Ryan Williams celebrated his 18th birthday on Sunday by inking an NIL deal. The freshman signed an endorsement deal with the nail polish brand Sally Hansen. Williams paints his nails before every game, a tradition that started back in high school with his little sister. Throughout the 2024 season, the wide receiver showed off multiple colors, including orange against Tennessee and green one week to match his suit. Now I’m all ready to enjoy my birthday and the big game,” he said on Instagram while showing off his freshly painted black nails. Now he has an…