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Miami Hurricanes football coach Mario Cristobal got paid record amount in 2022 It’s the largest-ever, single-year amount for an athletics department employee on a tax form by a private university, according to USA TODAY Sports research. The University of Miami (Fla.) paid football coach Mario Cristobal $22.7 million in 2022, including $7.7 million in base pay and $14.9 million in “other reportable compensation,” according to a federal tax form released by the university Tuesday to USA TODAY sports. This is the largest-ever, single-year amount for an athletics department employee on a tax form by a private university, according to…
Former Boston College assistant coach Anthony Goins, who has a tenured career of coaching success, joined Mike White’s staff as an assistant coach in May. The Bulldogs have seen many new faces join staff since the hiring of White in 2022. Goins joins after serving in a similar role for Boston College over the past three seasons. “I couldn’t be more excited to join Georgia basketball,” Goins said. “Coach White and his staff have done an unbelievable job building the Georgia program the past two years. I could feel the energy and momentum the moment I got on campus. I’m…
South Carolina star pass rusher Kyle Kennard won’t play in the Citrus Bowl against Illinois on Dec. 31, coach Shane Beamer said Wednesday. Kennard previously declared for the NFL draft on Friday. He is skipping the bowl game in Orlando to focus on his NFL preparations. Kennard is considered a possible late first-round pick. “He’s one right now that isn’t with us,” Beamer said of Kennard. Kennard won the Bronko Nagurski Trophy as the top defensive player in the nation this season after leading the Southeastern Conference with 15.5 tackles for loss and 11.5 sacks. He also forced three fumbles…
Carolina Panthers quarterback Bryce Young rounded out the team’s injury report for Wednesday . . . which is actually based on Tuesday. With the guys getting Christmas Day off, head coach Dave Canales and company hit the practice field yesterday—where Young was dealing with a hamstring injury. But the second-year passer, who is fresh off a three-touchdown performance in Carolina’s 36-30 win over the Arizona Cardinals, was listed as a full participant. Wide receiver Xavier Legette, who missed the overtime victory due to a hip injury, was also a full participant. Here’s the full injury report for Wednesday (or Tuesday):……
TEMPE — Like an ex who wants to show they’re better off after a breakup, the former Longhorns now making an impact with ASU can’t wait for the chance to get back at Texas in the Peach Bowl. “That’s my dream,” defensive lineman Zac Swanson said of possibly facing Texas before the Longhorns beat Clemson to advance. “That’s a team who kicked me out and told me I was never gonna be good enough to play there, so that’s something that has been on my agenda for a while.” A Valley native who this season has 16 tackles, two…
Gainesville, Fla. – Florida Gators wide receiver Elijhah Badger announced on Christmas day that he will declare for the 2025 NFL Draft in April, per his Instagram. Badger was only with the Gators for a year, but it was a pretty exciting and productive one for the wide receiver. He slowly became the go-to target for quarterbacks Graham Mertz and DJ Lagway. The Arizona State transfer recorded 789 receiving yards and four touchdowns on 37 receptions during 11 regular-season games. He also made two more catches for 17 yards in their bowl game against Tulane, which brought him to a…
The Toronto Blue Jays tried to land Juan Soto to pair with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. After missing on Soto they have turned their attention to extending Guerrero. However, as the sides are not close, he has given them a deadline to negotiate. The Blue Jays will do everything they can to keep their star player in Toronto. However, during an appearance on Abriendo Sports, Guerrero noted that the two sides are not close in terms of contract offers. What they offered me is not even close to what I’m looking for,” said Guerrero in Spanish. Guerrero also noted, in Spanish, that he…
The success of Texas A&M in the transfer portal comes as no surprise to those who followed the Aggies last offseason. Coach Mike Elko recruited nearly 30 players from the portal, including potential 1st round NFL Draft pick Nic Scourton. This month, the Aggies have landed nine commitments from the portal, led by former five-star prospect and Texas Tech wide receiver Micah Hudson and, most recently, three Edge commits, including former Florida defensive end T.J Searcy. Concerning the Aggie fan base, it’s been hot and cold in terms of trusting Elko and his staff to land the depth pieces needed,…
Unfinished business for a Tiger standout. Junior linebacker Wade Woodazannounced on social media Tuesday that he will be returning to Clemson next season. “I’ll be back,” Woodaz posting a classic gif of Arnold Schwarzenegger from the Terminator movies. In 2024, Woodaz had 82 tackles, including nine for loss, three sacks, three forced fumbles, six pass deflections, and one interception. Entering the 2024 season, he had 51 tackles (11.5 for loss), 5.5 sacks, three pass breakups, two interceptions (including one returned for a touchdown), a forced fumble, a fumble recovery, and a blocked punt in 537 snaps. This is solid news…
Gamecocks Lose LaNorris Sellers Due to Unspoken Conflicts with Coaching Staff