Author: Mikesportz
Mark Pope played it positive in his first season as the head coach of the Kentucky Wildcats. The former UK basketball captain put together a roster on short notice last spring, and that group ended up going a long way in the NCAA Tournament, relative to the program’s recent past, at least. But Pope, encouraging as he was during the 2024-25 season, knows that postseason trips that end in the Sweet 16 don’t meet the annual expectations of Kentucky fans. And, as last season progressed, he watched his team and saw areas that he’d like to shore up moving forward.…
Another trash player to that trash team” – CFB fans mock Desmond Green as 4-star IOL commits to Florida over Georgia and Oklahoma Four-star offensive lineman Desmond Green committed to Florida’s 2026 recruiting class on Thursday, choosing the Gators over Oklahoma, Georgia and South Carolina. Green is the latest addition to Florida’s growing list of commitments this month. Green, who is listed at 6-foot-4, 354 pounds, comes as a top addition for Florida. He has received expert predictions in the last couple of weeks to choose the Gators from a host of On3 analysts, including Steve Wiltfong, Blake Alderman and…
PORTLAND, Ore. – Emy Ntekpere’s 2025 track and field season at Central Washington University was nothing short of spectacular. She broke records seemingly every time she competed, won three NCAA Division II national titles and on Thursday was announced as the 2024-25 Great Northwest Athletic Conference Female Athlete of the Year. She is the second woman and fourth student-athlete in school history to earn the top individual award from the conference and is the 12th women’s track & field athlete to receive the honor. Other CWU winners were LeAnne McGahuey (volleyball) in 2005-06, Mike Reilly (football) in 2008-09 and Johnny…
Tennessee Vols fans are currently witnessing one of the best stretches of success in the history of UT athletics. The football program reached the College Football Playoff last season, the basketball team just went to the Elite Eight, the baseball team is a year removed from winning a national championship, the softball team just made a trip to the College World Series, and the Lady Vols basketball program appears to finally be on the upswing. Life is good if you’re a Tennessee fan. Somehow, though, there are still some fans on social media that are spewing negativity. And Vols baseball…
Cleveland, OH – June 26, 2025 In a major development that has sent ripples throughout the NBA community, the Cleveland Cavaliers have officially released their end-of-season player departure list today, confirming multiple high-profile exits from the franchise ahead of the 2025-2026 season. The front office, led by President of Basketball Operations Koby Altman and Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff, made the announcement early this morning. The list includes a combination of unrestricted free agents, traded players, and those whose contracts were not renewed — signaling a significant offseason reshaping of the Cavaliers roster. 1. Caris LeVert (SG/SF) One of the most…
Cavaliers legend LeBron James drops stunning admission of 2016 Warriors The 2016 NBA Finals featuring LeBron James’ Cleveland Cavaliers and Stephen Curry’s Golden State Warriors remains in the memories of NBA fans today. It is historic for many reasons. The main one was James and the Cavaliers’ valiant comeback after trailing 3-1 in the series. This resulted in Cleveland winning their first-ever championship in franchise history and granted James his promise of bringing a title to his hometown. James looked back on the 2016 NBA Finals on a May 29 episode of his “Mind The Game” podcast. It was…
Kenny Atkinson’s Brutal Message to Cavs Players Sparked Massive Comeback In the media, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has portrayed himself as a mild mannered communicator. However, when he’s on the court, the competitive beast inside him takes over and he becomes a fiery madman. Atkinson has stated many times over the course of this season that he has a good sense of when to be calm and when to rip into his players. Looking at the Cavaliers’ 64-17 record, it’s safe to say that he hasn’t had to berate them much this season. But with the playoffs rapidly…
New Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson has already spoken to star guard Donovan Mitchell and believes the two are off to a good start. A native of Long Island, Atkinson said he got to relate to the all-star on a more personal level. “I had a great sit down [with Mitchell]. We have a little bit of the East Coast, similar backgrounds,” he said, during an introductory press conference Monday. “We didn’t grow up far from each other, really. We talked about more personal stuff [like] family.” Mitchell is now eligible to sign a contract extension with the Cavs.…
Detroit Tigers sign Woo-Suk Go to minor league contract, assign him to Triple-A Toledo Evan Petzold, Detroit Free Press Jun 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM GMT+ The Detroit Tigers are adding to their bullpen depth. The Tigers have signed right-handed reliever Woo-Suk Go to a minor league contract. The 26-year-old — a former standout in the KBO League in South Korea — has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo. His four-seam fastball averages 93 mp Celebrate 125 seasons of the Tigers with our new book! The Miami Marlins released Go on June 17; he then signed with the Tigers on Monday, June 25.…
DETROIT – The Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA) has announced that Detroit TigersWorld Series champion Kirk Gibson is the 2025 recipient of the Fred Valentine Lifetime Achievement Award. Gibson, a celebrated MLB veteran and longtime ambassador for the game and his community, will be honored during the MLBPAA’s Alumni Day Reception at Comerica Park on Wednesday, June 25, when the Tigers host the Oakland Athletics. Now in its third year, the Fred Valentine Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes former Major League players who exemplify the same integrity, passion, and dedication to service that Mr. Valentine, a founding member…