Author: Mikesportz

The Wisconsin Badgers have a new general manager in place. According to a report by Pete Thamel, the Badgers are making Marcus Sedberry the team’s general manager. Prior to this role, he’s been at Wisconsin for the last three seasons as a deputy AD and COO. During that time, he had been involved in the program’s contracts. Prior to coming to Wisconsin in 2022, Marcus Sedberry spent five years with the Baylor Bears. While there, one of his roles was as a football sport administrator. He also spent time in the athletic administration with the Arkansas Razorbacks, UCF Knights, and…

Wisconsin Badgers will host top in-state linebacker later this month This is a must-get recruit for Luke Fickell and the Wisconsin Badgers. On Wednesday, the Wisconsin Badgers missed out on two top high school recruits. Chicago defensive lineman King Liggins chose to stay in-state, committing to the Illinois Fighting Illini, while St. Louis linebacker Mason Marden committed to the Arizona State Sun Devils. The Badgers’ top two commitments in their 2026 class are both on the defensive front, but Luke Fickell and company might be looking at a rising in-state option. Appleton North (WI) Linebacker Ben Wenzel will take an official…

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,…