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LEXINGTON — Kentucky basketball will host a pair of high-profile exhibitions at Rupp Arenabefore coach Mark Pope’s second season officially tips off. UK announced Wednesday it will welcome Georgetown to Lexington for a preseason exhibition Oct. 30. That contest will be less than a week after another exhibition at Rupp: Big Ten power Purdue will square off with Kentucky on Oct. 24. The Wildcats’ 2025-26 slate still is being pieced together. But a handful of games have been confirmed by UK, per the schedule on the team’s official website. Kentucky basketball, not NBA, provides best spot for Otega Oweh to…
College football games aren’t played on paper and through analytics, but those type of metrics are forecasting another rough year for Michigan State in 2025. ESPN’s Bill Connelly released his post-spring SP+ rankings on Thursday, and let’s just say the rankings weren’t kind for the Spartans. For those unaware of SP+, it is essentially a computer-driven metrics system that produces ratings and predictive measures for next season. Included below is the official Google AI description of SP+: “A widely used advanced analytics system created by Bill Connelly. It’s a tempo- and opponent-adjusted measure of college football efficiency, often used to…
Former MSU AD Alan Haller Reflects, Recognizes George Perles Originally posted on Michigan State Spartans on SI By Aidan Champion | Last updated May 21, 2025 4:25 PM ET Alan Haller is officially no longer Michigan State’s athletic director. University president Kevin M. Guskiewicz announced at the start of the month that Haller would be moving on from the role, and the school is still searching for his replacement. Haller held the position for three-plus years, adding to his Spartan legacy, which began when he played defensive back for the Green and White back in the late 80s/early 90s. Haller had made a statement upon the initial…
Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast: Biggest Questions Surrounding MSU Football There are some glaring questions surrounding Michigan State’s football team. Our Aidan Champion discusses them on this latest edition of the Michigan State Spartans Insider Podcast. Michigan State football showed signs of good last season but struggled in several areas that ultimately hindered it in its first season under Jonathan Smith. Whether it was the run game, quarterback play, blocking up front or failure to get to the quarterback, the Spartans were unable to create consistency on either side of the ball, and it kept them from earning a bowl…
The NASCAR world was left shaken after two-time Cup Series champion Joey Logano was involved in a terrifying crash during the final laps at Talladega Superspeedway. Logano’s car clipped another vehicle and flipped multiple times before slamming into the outside wall, igniting in flames. Emergency crews rushed to the scene and pulled him from the wreckage. He was immediately transported to a nearby hospital where he was treated for minor burns, bruised ribs, and a concussion. NASCAR confirmed that Logano is expected to recover, but he’ll miss the next several races while under medical observation. Fans held their breath as…
A crushing blow hit the Montreal Canadiens this week as young star defenseman Kaiden Guhle has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with a torn Achilles tendon. The 22-year-old sustained the injury during a routine drill in practice and immediately collapsed to the ice in visible pain. Team doctors confirmed the worst after an MRI later that afternoon. Guhle, who had been one of the few bright spots in an otherwise tough season for Montreal, had just reached career highs in ice time, blocked shots, and assists. Head coach Martin St. Louis called the news “devastating” and…
Tensions erupted inside the Indiana Pacers locker room as sharpshooter Buddy Hield was benched following a heated altercation with coaching staff over reduced playing time. The incident occurred after the team’s loss to the Milwaukee Bucks, where Hield logged only 15 minutes despite being healthy. Multiple sources confirmed that Hield confronted head coach Rick Carlisle during postgame, demanding clarity on his role. Voices were raised, and the exchange reportedly got so intense that veteran players had to step in and defuse the situation. The team announced the next morning that Hield would be benched indefinitely for “conduct detrimental to the…
Just hours after a heartbreaking loss in the Citrus Bowl, Wisconsin quarterback Tanner Mordecai surprised fans and teammates by announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Emily Larson. The announcement came via Instagram, where Mordecai posted a photo of the proposal on the 50-yard line of an empty stadium, captioned: “Win or lose, I’ve already won.” The emotional rollercoaster had fans buzzing—many praising Mordecai for finding a moment of joy amid athletic disappointment. His teammates responded with overwhelming support, flooding the post with congratulatory messages. Head Coach Luke Fickell even chimed in, calling it “the ultimate comeback moment.” Mordecai had a…
Drama has erupted in Bloomington as Indiana Hoosiers star forward Kel’el Ware has been suspended indefinitely following an altercation with the coaching staff during practice. According to sources close to the program, Ware exchanged heated words with an assistant coach over a conditioning drill, which quickly escalated into a physical confrontation that had to be broken up by teammates. Head Coach Mike Woodson confirmed the suspension but declined to go into details. “We hold our players to a high standard, and we’re handling it internally,” he said. The former five-star recruit was a cornerstone of Indiana’s frontcourt and a projected…
Heartbreaking news out of Waco: Baylor running back Richard Moore has died following a tragic hiking accident in Colorado over the weekend. The 21-year-old junior reportedly lost his footing during a solo hike on the Rocky Mountain trail system and fell over 100 feet. Rescue crews reached him hours later, but Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. The university confirmed the news in a statement Monday morning, expressing “unimaginable sorrow” at the loss of a beloved teammate, friend, and student. Head coach Dave Aranda fought back tears during a press conference, calling Moore “the heartbeat of our locker room.”…