Author: Mikesportz
Tyrese Haliburton, Reggie Miller Share a Huge Hug After Pacers Pull Off Game 3 Win The Indiana Pacers took care of business on their home floor on Wednesday night, defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder, 116–107, in Game 3 to take a 2-1 series lead in the NBA Finals. Gainbridge Fieldhouse was absolutely roaring throughout the evening, and there were some familiar faces and basketball royalty in the crowd in Indianapolis, including Caitlin Clark and other members of the Indiana Fever, as well as Pacers legend Reggie Miller. After the win, Tyrese Haliburton and Miller met on the court and exchanged…
Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo Throws Shade at Shams Charania with Tweet By BVM Sportsdesk, 3h ago Giannis Antetokounmpo recently sparked speculation after cryptically tweeting about missing Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski the same day NBA insider Shams Charania suggested his future with the Bucks could extend into late summer. The exchange highlights the evolving dynamics in NBA reporting following Woj’s departure from ESPN, leaving Charania as a dominant source for breaking news. Giannis, who expressed a desire to win championships with the Bucks, seemed frustrated with how trade rumors and media portrayals, particularly from Charania, have impacted his image and commitment to Milwaukee.…
Florida Gators’ Carlin Hartman on Coaching, Recruiting & Being a National Champion! Take a deep dive into Florida Gatorsbasketball with Associate Head Coach Carlin Hartman, one of the most respected minds in college hoops. In this exclusive interview, Hartman shares his journey from standout player at Tulane to coaching elite big men across the country—and now helping lead the resurgence of Gators basketball in the SEC. With decades of experience at programs like Oklahoma, Columbia, UNLV, and now Florida, Coach Hartman unpacks his approach to recruiting, player development, and building a winning culture. He highlights how the Gators’ frontcourt became…
Angel Reese and the ‘Mebound’: Looking at LSU Tigers basketball legend, Chicago Sky star’s rebounding phenomenon The WNBA’s newest buzzword in 2025, “mebounds,” was coined by fans and amplified online, referring to Angel Reese’s uncanny knack for rebounding her own missed shots. It’s often used playfully. But behind the meme lies a concerning trend that started in her rookie season and appears to be continuing into her sophomore campaign. Based on data from the 2024 season, the relationship between Reese’s inefficiency and team struggles is undeniable. In the 12 games where Reese posted her lowest field goal percentages, the Chicago…
Elhadj Fall is one of 30 transfers Virginia Tech Football is ringing in for the 2025/26 season. After a dismal 6-7, 2024/25 year that hardly saw the Hokies clinch a bowl game, as it took until the Commonwealth Clash for the Hokies to secure a place in the eventual 24-10 Duke’s Mayo Bowl loss to Big 10 side Minnesota. Since that 6-7 third year in 2025 for head coach Brent Pry the Hokies saw 30 exits out of the program through the portal and many more via the NFL Draft and graduation. Some of the players the Hokies lost were…
The last two generations of South Carolina fans only consider Virginia Tech a rival in the comments/mentions after someone posts an internet poll about the best entrance in college football. Little does the younger generation know that South Carolina and Virginia Tech have met 20 times on the gridiron. The Hokies are the Gamecocks twentieth most played opponent despite having not played since 1991. Carolina leads the series 11-7-2 and has not lost to VT since 1974. South Carolina is 4-0-2 in the last six meetings. College Football Hall of Famer Frank Beamer was 0-4-2 against Carolina during his 29…
Indiana Fever Stretch Without Caitlin Clark Reveals Hard Truth The Indiana Fever have looked amiss offensively since Caitlin Clark’s injury. The metrics indicate some possible concerns for Stephanie White’s squad moving forward. It’s been five games since preseason MVP favorite Caitlin Clark was sidelined with a left quad strain. Tuesday night perhaps best illustrated the impact of her absence as the Indiana Fever fell silent in the second half, ultimately falling 77-58 in a Commissioner’s Cup game against the Atlanta Dream. Indiana’s 58 points marks their lowest output since 2017, an ugly showing for a team typically vaunted for their…
Former kicker Sebastian Janikowski and former wide receiver Peter Warrick played an important role in leading Florida State football to the 1999 National Championship. The two FSU legends are now in the running for the National Football Foundation College Football Hall of Fame ballot in the class of 2026. If inducted, Janikowski and Warrick will be the 13th Seminoles to be members of the CFB Hall of Fame. It will be the first time since Warrick Dunnin 2024 that a former Seminole will be enshrined. The induction ceremony will be on Dec. 8, 2026, during the 68th NFF Annual Awards…
Georgia Target Commits to Duke Football Program Instead The Duke football recruiting team prevailed once again. Former Duke football head coach Mike Elko bolted back in late November 2023 after overseeing two years of momentum-building success. His move tested the resolve of Blue Devil faithful. Then, Manny Diaz arrived. And positive vibes only intensified as the resilient leader from Miami instilled his own version of winning ways in Durham. Now, the victories continue to build, and that includes on the recruiting trail. Diaz and his staff secured another prize on Tuesday, as Myers Park High School (N.C.) three-star wide receiver…
Razorback assistant to face former team in SEC, ACC Challenge Arkansas gets another marquee non-conference matchup at Bud Walton Arena FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Arkansas fans will have another big matchup in the non-conference to look forward to on its front doorstep inside Bud Walton Arena. The Razorbacks will face Louisville in the third edition of the SEC/ACC Challenge at home, per a report from CBS’ Jon Rothstein. The annual non-conference tradition takes place after the Big 12/SEC Challenge and the ACC/Big Ten Challenge both ended in 2022. It will be the first time since 2023 that the two teams will…