Author: Mikesportz
Aggie Football, students roll up their sleeves for annual Big Event Since 1982, Texas A&M’s Big Event has been a way for students to say “thank you” to the Bryan-College Station community. The event is the largest one-day, student-run service project in the nation. Since 1982, Texas A&M’s Big Event has been a way for students to say “thank you” to the Bryan-College Station community. Now the service project has grown immensely, with students volunteering at homes, parks, and nonprofits across the area. At the Stevener home in College Station, volunteers cleaned windows, cleared the pool, and helped with outside…
Everything Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko had to say at Coaches’ Night on Wednesday night During this part of the football calendar, there’s not much happening beyond recruiting updates. However, coaching events offer valuable insights into the team’s progress following spring training. For Texas A&M, lingering questions remain after last season’s conclusion and a vanilla Spring Game. While the team is still searching for breakout stars, the Aggies boast plenty of experience on both sidesof the ball. The offensive line is set to return all five starters, providing a strong foundation for the unit. With a deep running back…
Newry-born athlete Kate O’Connor smashed her own Irish pentathlon record in Estonia on Sunday. Competing at the the World Athletics Combined Events Tour in Tallinn, O’Connor bettered or equalled her five previous personal bests as she achieved 4,683 points to take second place overall. O’Connor’s total added 287 points to the previous Irish mark she set in 2023 and secured her qualification for the European Indoor Championships in Apeldoorn in early March. The Dundalk-based athlete opened up with an 8.37 seconds clocking in the 60m hurdles before going on to produce performances of 1.82m in the high jump, 14.42m in…
Golf legend Tiger Woods stood on the 18th green, tears in his eyes, as his daughter Alexis “Lex” Woods lifted her first professional trophy on the PGA Feeder Tour—a developmental circuit newly open to all genders. Lex, a trans woman who transitioned at 17, had faced intense scrutiny for competing on a traditionally male tour. But on this historic day, she shot a stunning 66 to win by two strokes. Tiger, usually composed, hugged her tightly. “I’m more proud than any green jacket I’ve worn,” he told reporters. While fans on-site cheered, online reactions were split. Some praised Lex’s skill…
The Aggie family was plunged into grief when Cole Martinez, Texas A&M’s starting kicker, died following a freak collision during practice. Martinez, 21, collided helmet-first with a teammate during a rare contact drill, suffering fatal spinal trauma. The team canceled all activities for the week, and Kyle Field became a quiet memorial. Fans laid maroon and white flowers at the stadium gates. But the gesture that stunned everyone came from their bitter rivals—the Texas Longhorns. A massive bouquet of burnt orange roses was delivered with a simple note: “Today, we are one.” A&M coach Mike Elko choked up reading it.…
In a moment caught by eagle-eyed fans and spread like wildfire across social media, model and actress Kate Upton was seen cheering in a Boston Red Sox cap during a Tigers game—while sitting in the VIP box reserved for Detroit pitcher Justin Verlander’s family. As Detroit’s ace took the mound, many fans noticed his wife clapping politely, but not enthusiastically, during his strikeouts. Later, photos showed her taking selfies with Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster. Verlander addressed it postgame: “We’ve talked about this… passionately. I told her, ‘You can’t wear that in my house!’” The couple’s playful rivalry…
NFL legend JJ Watt and his wife, Kealia Watt, a former NWSL star, stunned the sports world by announcing Kealia’s signing with the Montreal Force—the city’s professional women’s hockey team. What made headlines even juicier? JJ’s younger brother, TJ Watt, plays for a Pittsburgh-based ownership group in the rival Premier Hockey Federation. The move has stirred up emotions in both families. “We’re competitive, no doubt,” said TJ Watt. “But I didn’t expect to see her wearing red and blue.” JJ Watt, who once dominated NFL Sundays, smiled and said, “Now I’m in the stands getting heckled in French.” Kealia, known…
College football’s fiercest rivalry got a romantic twist when Deion Sanders Jr., son of the legendary Florida State icon, shocked fans by eloping with Kendall Reese, captain of the Florida Gators cheer squad. The announcement came via Instagram, where the couple posted wedding photos from a private Caribbean ceremony. The post instantly went viral—splitting fans across Florida. “He betrayed FSU,” some fans cried, pointing out that Deion Sr. had once vowed his family would bleed garnet and gold forever. Yet others, even among Gators faithful, saw the union as a symbol of unity. “If love can bridge FSU and Florida,…
Tears flowed at Florida State’s annual Pro Day as Jameis Winston, now a veteran NFL quarterback, collapsed in grief upon hearing that his cousin, freshman wideout Tyler Winston, had died on the 40-yard dash line. Medical personnel confirmed Tyler suffered a sudden cardiac arrest in the final seconds of his run. What made the tragedy even more complex was that Tyler’s father—a lifelong Florida Gators fan—was being interviewed by ESPN when the incident occurred. The footage captured his instant collapse to his knees and guttural cries of “Not my boy!” Jameis, watching from the sidelines, sprinted onto the field and…
In a moment laced with history and healing, baseball legend Justin Verlander was brought to tears on live TV after learning that his estranged daughter, Hannah Verlander, had signed with the Red Sox women’s affiliate team. The two hadn’t spoken in nearly a decade following a family dispute rooted in Justin’s high-profile trade to the Houston Astros and his daughter’s loyalty to Boston. “We disagreed on teams,” Verlander joked in a post-interview, “but I never stopped loving her.” Their reunion began with a phone call—Hannah, now 22 and a hard-throwing right-hander, had made the Red Sox’s roster and wanted her…