Author: Mikesportz
Luther Burden III isn’t just the face of Missouri football—he’s becoming one of the most feared wide receivers in the nation. After a breakout 2024 campaign that saw him rack up 1,212 yards and 9 touchdowns, the St. Louis native has entered his junior season with NFL scouts locked in and SEC defenses on red alert. Burden’s elite route-running, explosive acceleration, and ability to turn nothing into six points have made him a nightmare matchup on every snap. With quarterback Brady Cook returning to lead an increasingly confident offense, the Tigers are poised for a legitimate SEC East run. Offensive…
Kansas State has a new identity in 2025, and it’s built on the bruising brilliance of DJ Giddens. The junior running back has become the cornerstone of the Wildcats’ offense, combining raw power with surprising agility. After racking up over 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns last season, Giddens isn’t just a workhorse—he’s a bulldozer with breakaway speed. Every carry feels like a statement, and defenses across the Big 12 are already game-planning around him. Giddens’ evolution from a role player to a feature back has energized the locker room and elevated Kansas State’s title hopes. Behind a disciplined offensive line…
A legend prepares to exit, and a new leader steps into the spotlight. As Marc-André Fleury embarks on his final NHL season, the Minnesota Wild are balancing nostalgia with ambition. Fleury, now second all-time in NHL wins, is more than just a goaltender—he’s a locker room icon, mentor, and the beating heart of this franchise. Every game he starts this season is history in motion. Minnesota fans are soaking in every save, every pad stack, and every smile. But while Fleury’s farewell tour is a headline, Brock Faber is quietly becoming the future of the franchise. In just one full…
The Crimson Tide are turning the page—and the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Jalen Milroe heading to the NFL, Alabama finds itself in the middle of a fierce quarterback competition that’s capturing national attention. Rising stars like Ty Simpson and Dylan Lonergan are battling it out in spring practices, each showing flashes of brilliance and hungry to seize the most high-pressure job in college football. This is more than just a personnel decision—it’s about upholding the legendary standard set by Nick Saban’s dynasty. Alabama fans are feeling the tension and excitement in equal measure. The Tide’s offense is under new…
Blake Shapen is back—and he’s got a point to prove. After a rocky 2024 season that saw Baylor miss out on a Big 12 title shot, the senior quarterback has returned with laser focus, hardened leadership, and a renewed hunger to leave a lasting legacy in Waco. Shapen’s offseason work with offensive coordinator Jake Spavital has already turned heads, with early spring camp footage showing crisper throws, quicker reads, and commanding huddles. This isn’t the same Shapen fans saw last fall—this is a quarterback with fire in his eyes, and a chip on his shoulder. With the Bears reloading around…
AJ Dybantsa’s teammate Xavion Staton shares his reaction as Richie Saunders makes a major BYU announcement AJ Dybantsa’s former Utah Prep and future BYU Cougars teammate Xavion Staton shared his reaction to the news of BYU junior Richie Saunders returning to Head Coach Kevin Young’s side for his senior year Saunders shared the news on his official Instagram account on Sunday along with some highlights of him in Cougars uniform. “Time to finish what we started, Cougar Nation,” the post was captioned. forward led the Cougars to a 14-6 record, earning a six-seed. In the regular season, the Cougars finished…
Penn State Football Assistant Steps Downs Keith Bruno stepped down as the assistant specials team coach at Penn State. After just one season, Keith Bruno has stepped down from his role as the assistant special teams coach at Penn State, according to FootballScoop.com. Bruno, who previously spent time at Temple and served three years with Rutgers, joined James Franklin staff in January 2024 as a special teams analyst, working with coordinators like Justin Lustig, who is now in his second season with the program. Despite fully immersing himself in the program, he has decided to step away to pursue other…
Penn State Wrestling: Nittany Lions Won’t Compete at National Duals Invitational The new $1 million college wrestling tournament will go on without Penn State, the four-time defending national champion. College wrestling’s new $1 million tournament will go on without Penn State. The Nittany Lions, who have won four straight team titles at the NCAA Wrestling Championships, chose not to participate in the National Duals Invitational scheduled for November in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Penn State did not accept an invitation to the 16-team duals tournament that will serve as the kickoff to the 2025-26 college wrestling season. The top 12 teams from…
A former Duke University football player who allegedly confessed to killing his former high school friend and Charlotte, North Carolina, real estate agent Whitney Hurd, was arrested and released four separate times between Hurd’s death in July 2024 and his arrest for murder in March. Police found Hurd, 32, dead with multiple stab wounds in her townhome in Charlotte’s upscale South Park neighborhood on July 14 of last year while responding to a call for medical assistance that afternoon. Her manner of death was ruled a homicide. Court records show that Brandon Braxton, 33, was arrested and released on unrelated…
Indiana Fever and fans unite for diaper drive to support Hoosier families in need Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) is congratulated by Aliyah Boston (7) and Kelsey Mitchell (0) during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks. “We’re inviting fans to bring the same energy they show on game day to help make a difference for families in our community,” said Amber Cox, with the Fever. Author: Zachary Jones Published: 9:58 AM EDT April 30, 2025 Updated: 11:35 AM EDT April 30, 2025 INDIANAPOLIS — The Indiana Fever are getting ready for their first tipoff of the preseason this weekend,…