Author: Mikesportz

Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Pope enjoyed a dream outing at the State Farm Arena last evening, as his side handed the No. 6 Duke Blue Devils their first loss of the season. Despite coming into the game as underdogs, the Wildcats held their own, scoring a narrow 77-72 victory over the Blue Devils in the State Farm Champions Classic showdown last evening. Following the game, Pope had a touching moment with his wife, Lee Anne. They shared a warm hug on the touchline, which was met with raucous cheers from the Kentucky faithful present at the State Farm Arena.…

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida basketball coach Todd Golden acknowledged an ongoing school inquiry Saturday and said he is considering “defamation claims,” presumably against his accusers. “For the last month, I have actively participated in and respected the confidentiality of an ongoing school inquiry,” Golden said in a statement posted on X. “I have recently engaged (attorney) Ken Turkel to advise me on my ability to bring defamation claims while this confidential investigation is ongoing. “My family and I appreciate the support we have received and remain confident the university will continue its efforts to finish its review promptly.” Golden’s…

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The high school football season has reached postseason play, and it is time to start tracking how Alabama football commits fared in the playoffs. While some saw their seasons come to an end, some are still in contention for a state championship. Each week, The Tuscaloosa News will track how some of the top Alabama football commitments performed during high school games the week before. Here’s a roundup of how some of future Crimson Tide players performed during high school action from the week of Nov. 18. Keelon Russell Duncanville (Duncanville, Texas), QB, 2025 Performance: The five-star went 5 of 9 for 133 yards…

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