Author: Mikesportz
Logan VanWey, the talented Baylor Bears football player, recently made his Major League Baseball debut with the Houston Astros, a remarkable achievement after spending several seasons honing his skills in the minor leagues. Despite his background in football, where he excelled as a linebacker, VanWey’s versatility and athleticism have made him a standout dual-sport athlete. In his debut game, he showcased an impressive array of pitches, leaving many scouts and analysts excited about his potential on the mound. VanWey’s story is one of determination and adaptability. After choosing to pursue both football and baseball during his time at Baylor, he…
Kentucky basketball’s Otega Oweh declares for NBA draft but maintains college eligibility LEXINGTON — Otega Oweh is leaving open the door for a return. Expected to be the centerpiece of Kentucky basketball’s roster next season, Oweh announced Tuesday he’s entering the NBA draft — but he will maintain his college eligibility. His potential return would give coach Mark Pope a go-to option offensively with Oweh heading into his senior season. Oweh announced his decision in a post on his personal Instagram account. “To the best fans in the nation, the Big Blue Nation — getting to play the game I…
Clemson Tigers Defensive Star Lands with Cincinnati Bengals in NFL Draft This Clemson Tigers football player became the first member of the program to be selected during the 2025 NFL Draft. The Clemson Tigers’ wait for one of their players to be selected in the NFL Draft ended in the fourth round on Saturday. Former Tigers linebacker Barrett Carter as selected by the Cincinnati Bengals with the No. 119 overall pick. This came after the Tigers did not have a player selected in the first three rounds of the draft, the first time that had happened since 2009. The Bengals…
Cal’s Xavier Carlton Signs Free-Agent Deal With Chicago Bears The 6-foot-6 edge rusher had 18 sacks in three seasons with Cal after transferring from Utah Cal edge rusher Xavier Carlton, undrafted by the NFL this weekend, has signed a free-agent contract with the Chicago Bears, multiple sites reported. Carlton, at 6-foot-6, 273 pounds, had 47 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and a team-best nine sacks last season. He also led the Bears with eight quarterback hurries. He was chosen by the coaches as a third-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection. Carlton had 4.5 sacks and five quarterback hurries as a junior…
OU Softball: Four Oklahoma Players Named to Team USA for World Games Sooners coach Patty Gasso has constructed her first USA Softball roster, and three four-time national champs and an MVP transfer will help chase gold this summer. While Patty Gasso’s college team is tackling Texas and chasing an SEC championship, her international team is taking shape — a shape that looks a little like the Sooner State. Team USA’s official roster for the upcoming World Games in China includes four former Oklahoma Sooners. Outfielder Jayda Coleman, infielder Tiare Jennings and pitcher Kelly Maxwell all made Gasso’s first international 15-woman…
The Georgia Bulldogs had the second-most draft picks in the 2025 NFL Draft. Yet, there were still highly-regarded former Bulldogs waiting to sign in undrafted free agency. One of those players was defensive lineman Nazir Stackhouse. CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz reported Saturday that Stackhouse signed with the Green Bay Packers. Standing at 6-foot-3 and 320 pounds, Stackhouse was a three-year starter with the Bulldogs. The defensive lineman helped Georgia win back-to-back national championships in 2021 and 2022. His best statistical season happened in 2023. Stackhouse posted 24 tackles, including three tackles for loss and two sacks. Over five seasons with…
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers showed they were serious about bolstering depth in their defensive secondary Friday when they chose cornerbacks in both the second and third rounds of the 2025 NFL Draft. For Kansas State football’s Jacob Parrish, the No. 84 overall pick in the third round, that could be both good news and bad. Good in that the Bucs were serious enough to invest in a second pick so early at the position — they grabbed Notre Dame’s Benjamin Morrison at No. 53 in the second round — but also a concern with the number of corners competing for…
Pros and cons of Miami Dolphins signing Missouri football WR Theo Wease as undrafted free agent Mizzou has its first free agent off the board. Missouri football wide receiver Theo Wease Jr. has signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins, per a report Saturday from Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star. The signing was reported shortly after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL Draft. Wease follows fellow wide receiver and second-round draft pick Luther Burden III, who went No. 39 overall to the Chicago Bears, as MU wideouts heading to the league. Three Missouri players heard…
Baylor women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey is reportedly considering coming to LSU to become the women’s basketball coach after the departure of Nikki Fargas. According to Nick Canizales of KBMT-TV in Beaumont, Texas, Mulkey will make her decision “tomorrow.” The Advocate originally reported on Friday that there was a “mutual interest” between LSU and Mulkey. The coach is no stranger to Louisiana, considering Mulkey attended Hammond High School and had a standout career at Louisiana Tech. Mulkey has had a successful career at Baylor, with an overall record of 632-104 — a .859 winning percentage. She also holds the third-best…
The Wisconsin Badgers had two players selected in the 2025 NFL Draft: safety Hunter Wohler and offensive lineman Jack Nelson. The Badgers also had three other players signed as undrafted free agents: offensive lineman Joe Huber, cornerback RJ Delancy, and wide receiver Bryson Green. Making it so five former Badgers are now on NFL rosters. Today two other former Badgers were invited to participate in NFL rookie minicamps: linebackers Jaheim Thomas and John Pius. Congrats to @JaheimThomas454 on earning a rookie minicamp invite from the Panthers!#MadeInMadison x #NFLDraftpic.twitter.com/wDh3uLXtkD — Wisconsin Football (@BadgerFootball) April 27, 2025 Jaheim Thomas was…