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In a significant move for the Cleveland Cavaliers, center Jarrett Allen has officially agreed to a three-year, $91 million maximum contract extension.. Cleveland Cavaliers have officially locked in center Jarrett Allen with a three‑year, $91 million maximum extension, keeping him with the team through the 2028–29 season .At 26, Allen is coming off his best campaign—averaging a career-high 16.5 points and 10.5 rebounds across 77 games and earning a 2022 All-Star nod . His breakout postseason stretched Cleveland to the Eastern Semifinals before a broken rib sidelined him late in the stretch. The deal secures $131 million in guaranteed earnings over five seasons, including the…

The Indiana Pacers have indeed honored their star player, Tyrese Haliburton, with a statue in his hometown of Oshkosh, Wisconsin. This gesture recognizes his remarkable impact and dedication to the club. Let’s dive into the details of this inspiring story. *The Statue Unveiling Ceremony* The statue was unveiled at the newly renamed Haliburton Plaza, located outside Oshkosh North High School, where Tyrese first showcased his basketball skills. The ceremony drew a diverse crowd, including Pacers owner Herb Simon, head coach Rick Carlisle, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, and Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers. Fans of all ages attended, proudly wearing custom jerseys…

Kansas State coach Chris Klieman’s notable wins over KU | Daily Delivery GoPowercat publisher Tim Fitzgerald offers his daily thoughts | Today, our summer series continues with a new grouping of top five lists dealing with Kansas State football coach Chris Klieman. Power Five | Top KU Victories under Chris Klieman Life of Fitz | Erick Harper in Las Vegas Erick Harper, a former Kansas State safety, is currently in his fourth year as the athletics director at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV). He was appointed as UNLV’s 14th permanent AD on January 1, 2022, after serving as…

IIIIIIIIIIIIITTTTTTT’SSSSSSSSS MONDAY!!!!! And after being gone on vacation for a bit, it’s time to get back at it here regarding the Vols. And there certainly isn’t a shortage of things to talk about despite it being the summer. So, let’s buckle those seat belts, start up those engines, and go rumbling over those orange and white dunes of Tennessee Vols-related thoughts scattered throughout my mind. 1) Man, it’s good to be Tony Vitello lately, isn’t it?I mean, it’s probably never been bad, but man, he truly is the king of the college baseball world right now. After bringing home the…

The Cleveland Cavaliers’ majority owner, Dan Gilbert, is exploring the sale of up to a 15% minority stake in the NBA franchise, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. According to Sportico, Gilbert has retained Allen & Company, a prominent investment bank, to manage the process. The transaction could involve a single buyer or be divided among multiple investors, but Gilbert will maintain majority control of the organization. Gilbert originally purchased the Cavaliers in 2005 for $375 million, a record sum for a standalone NBA franchise at the time. As of December 2024, Sportico valued the team at $3.95…

The Cleveland Cavaliers used the No. 49 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Duke guard Tyrese Proctor, adding depth and shooting to their backcourt. Proctor, a 6-foot-4¼ combo guard, played three seasons at Duke and accumulated over 1,100 career points. In his junior season, he averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, with shooting splits of 45.2% from the field, 40.5% from three, and 68.0% from the free-throw line. He was named to the All-ACC Third Team in 2025 and previously earned ACC All-Freshman honors in 2023. Renowned for his perimeter shooting, Proctor led Duke…

Former Detroit Lion and CBS Mornings host Nate Burleson debuts new vodka Former Detroit Lions wide receiver and current CBS Mornings host Nate Burleson debuted the Michigan-made LionBlood Orange Vodka in collaboration with Valentine Distilling Co. in Ferndale. Former Detroit Lions wide receiver Nate Burleson is a renaissance man. The former NFL player, broadcaster, game show host, father and rapper can now add spirits entrepreneur to his varied list of accomplishments. This year, he teamed up with Ferndale’s Valentine Vodka to launch LionBlood Orange Vodka, a new premium small-batch spirit. It wasn’t an overnight project by any means. Burleson and…

DETROIT — Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said he expects to retain his entire coaching staff in 2025. The Tigers went 31-11 after Aug. 10 to clinch the franchise’s 17th playoff appearance and went on to sweep the Houston Astros on the road in the Wild Card Series. They were eliminated Saturday by the Cleveland Guardians in the Division Series. I want to recognize the work of our coaches — tireless and incredible work,” Hinch said Monday in the end-of-season press conference. “I love when players talk about our coaches with such high regard because it goes beyond hitting, pitching,…

Every week, the team at Peak will offer concepts, thoughts and takeaways about leadership or personal development from the world of sports. The goal is to make you think, to inspire or to help in some small way. This week’s newsletter is written by Rustin Dodd. You can follow Peak here. One Great Way to Connect: Origin Stories Anthony Iapoce is, outside of baseball, a relatively anonymous first-base coach with the Detroit Tigers. But his story is worth knowing because he’s dreamed up a creative way to connect with, and inspire, his players. It begins with a simple question: Where…

Arkansas raised some eyebrows when it tabbed Remy Cofield as its all-sports general manager in March. The much-anticipated hire was different from most of athletic director Hunter Yurachek’s peers, many of whom brought in football or basketball-specific GMs to run their top programs. There may be a year where we need a little bit more for men’s basketball and a little bit less for football because he’s done a really good job negotiating contracts, so you can move that money around,” Yurachek said on May 12. “Once you say, ‘Hey football GM, here’s your money,’ they’re going to spend all…