Author: Mikesportz
The UNC women’s basketball team, known primarily for its defense, had to count on its offense during Thursday night’s ACC clash with arch-rival Duke. The 19th-ranked Tar Heels and 14th-ranked Blue Devils entered halftime deadlocked at a 16-16 defensive struggle. North Carolina roared out to a big lead in the third quarter, only for Duke to fight back and later send the game into overtime. Duke scored the first three points of overtime, but it was all UNC from there. Facing a 3-point deficit, the Tar Heelsembarked on a 10-3 run and upset their arch-rivals, 53-46. North Carolina (14-3, 2-2…
ANN ARBOR – Although Michigan finished 7-5 in 2024, the program still possesses a championship culture – a community that team captain Max Bredeson is not ready to leave. Bredeson announced he will return for the 2025 season, giving the Wolverines a key leader for their revamped offense. The fullback/tight end revealed his decision through an Instagram video montage with the caption “team 146 let’s do it,” ending speculation about his future that began after Michigan’s victory over Alabama in the ReliaQuest Bowl. Despite modest receiving statistics of 10 catches for 121 yards in his career, Bredeson, a former walk-on and…
Texas Longhorns quarterback Quinn Ewers has played 36 games in his college football career but will be hoping that Friday’s matchup with Ohio State is not his last. Ewers actually began his college career with the Buckeyes, playing just one game during his freshman year before moving to Texas for 2022. He has gone on to be a transformative presence for the Longhorns, setting the record for most passing yard in a conference championship game in 2023 and being named MVP for the Big 12 Championship that same year. Ewers has not yet confirmed whether he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft but would likely…
The college football world was shaken today when five-star wide receiver Jamal “Jet” Simmons announced his decision to flip his commitment from the Alabama Crimson Tide to the Florida State Seminoles. Simmons, ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in the 2025 recruiting class, made the stunning announcement during a live-streamed press conference from his high school gym in Atlanta, Georgia. The room was packed with media, fans, and teammates as Simmons approached the podium wearing a neutral black hoodie. In front of him sat three hats: Alabama, Texas, and Florida State. The tension in the room was palpable…
The College Football Playoff Semifinals started off with an absolute classic, as Notre Dame and Penn State went toe-to-toe for four quarters before Fight Irish kicker Mitch Jeter drilled a 41-yard field goal that sealed the deal on a 27-24 win to send Notre Dame to the National Championship in Atlanta. The Fighting Irish will have a chance now to secure their first national title since 1988. While the celebration will continue through the night in South Bend, there are some other takes on social media that are not in favor of the result and where it stands. One person in…
Notre Dame is heading to the College Football Playoff National Championship after putting down Penn State 27-24 in an all-time classic. It’ll be their first title game appearance since their 1988 title win. Marcus Freeman did that. Not Brian Kelly. Following the Fighting Irish’s win, the LSU head football coach’s name was evoked. And it’s not hard to see why. Kelly famously explained his exodus from South Bend to Baton Rouge as wanting to be in “an environment where I have the resources to win a national championship “I felt like I did everything that I could at Notre Dame and they felt…
Who says that Tigers don’t change their stripes? Certainly, it appears that Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney has done exactly that this offseason. After years of avoiding the use of the transfer portal, a practice that drew considerable criticism from people around the nation, the stubborn Swinney has corrected course and decided to utilize that critical aspect of talent acquisition. As a result, Clemson fans are in the highest of spirits. The mood around the Tigers’ fan base jumped even higher on Wednesday when Swinney bolstered his defense by bringing in 3-star transfer Jeremiah Alexander from Alabama. A 6-foot-2, 249-pound inside linebacker…
A group of Ohio State fans are reportedly attending the wrong College Football Playoff semifinal game after misreading the CFP bracket and booking a trip to the Orange Bowl. Penn State reporter Johnny McGonigal posted on Twitter Thursday morning that he ran into a group of Ohio State fans at his hotel ahead of the Orange Bowl. Get your team’s official College Football Playoff watch from AXIA by CLICKING HERE: “Watches that tell so much more than time” “They misread the bracket and thought Ohio State would be playing in the Orange Bowl. They’ll be at Penn State-Notre Dame tonight,” McGonigal tweeted. Message Boards Transfer Portal College Football Playoff…
Houston Astros fans, rejoice! After months of speculation and rumors, the legendary pitcher, Roger Clemens’ predecessor, none other than the great Nolan Ryan’s predecessor, the one and only, the incredible… Nolan Ryan, has announced his return from retirement to join the Astros! In a shocking press conference held at Minute Maid Park, Ryan, donning his iconic #34 jersey, declared his intention to come out of retirement and take the mound for the Astros once again. I’ve been watching from the sidelines for too long,” Ryan said, his voice filled with determination. “I see the talent, the passion, and the dedication…
“Yordan Álvarez Leaves MLB in Awe, Signs with Yankees for $500 Million Free Agency Deal!” Baseball fans are reeling after Houston Astros star Yordan Álvarez announced his move to the New York Yankees in an earth-shattering $500 million free agency deal. The historic contract, which includes ownership stakes in major franchises, a Manhattan penthouse, and exclusive endorsements, has set a new standard for player contracts in professional sports. Álvarez, one of the most dominant hitters in baseball, described the move as a “new chapter” in his career. “The Yankees offer me the platform to achieve greatness on and off the…