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BREAKING: Tony Delk Returns to Kentucky Basketball Staff Under Mark Pope In a move that has electrified Big Blue Nation, Kentucky Wildcats legend Tony Delk is returning to his alma mater to join head coach Mark Pope’s staff for the 2025–26 season. Delk, a key figure in the Wildcats’ 1996 NCAA Championship run, will serve as an assistant coach, bringing his championship pedigree and extensive NBA experience back to Lexington.  — 🏀 A Storied Career Tony Delk’s legacy at Kentucky is cemented by his pivotal role in the 1996 national title, where he was named…

Kentucky Shocks the Basketball World: Tony Delk Returns to Join Mark Pope’s Staff as Wildcats Build a Title-Threatening Superteam!   Big Blue Nation is buzzing as a legendary Wildcat comes home—just as Kentucky’s roster turns into a national powerhouse!   In a stunning and symbolic move, former Kentucky star Tony Delk is returning to Lexington—not as a player, but as a key member of Mark Pope’s coaching staff. The 1996 NCAA Champion and Final Four Most Outstanding Player brings his championship pedigree, deep-rooted Kentucky ties, and a relentless competitive spirit to a Wildcats program that is suddenly surging back into…

Arkansas head coach Dave Van Horn has addressed the rumors that he may retire at the end of the 2025 college baseball season. He was blunt in his response. “I’m not retiring. I’m not going anywhere,” he told Tom Shatel at the Omaha World-Herald. There was speculation that the longtime Razorbacks skipper may be heading toward retirement following his 23rd season at the helm of Arkansas’ baseball program. That was before Van Horn’s team cracked the College World Series barrier for the eighth time under his guidance. It comes following consecutive seasons where Arkansas’ season ended at the Fayetteville…

Rick Pitino has seemingly gotten back in some of the good graces around the state of Kentucky. That took another step today with something that he shared that he has done for UK Athletics. Pitino made a surprise appearance during Pardon My Take’s takeover of Kentucky Sports Radio on Thursday. During that interview, he revealed that he has donated to the initiatives involving Kentucky Football. He also spoke about his love for the new basketball coach as well as a recent communication he had with their baseball coach too. “Well, I actually cut a check to the football program…

Otega Oweh Rejects Narrative NIL Changed College Locker Rooms After going through the NBA Draft Combine/NBA Draft process, All-SEC guard Otega Oweh is returning to Kentucky for his senior season of college basketball. Oweh, who averaged 16.2 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.7 assists last season, is set to be one of the premier faces of the sport this fall.   That means he can once again earn money through NIL. During a media opportunity on Tuesday, the Newark, NJ native was asked how NIL and money are changing college basketball.   “They’re paying us,” Oweh responded with a…

⚜️ From the Bayou to the Gridiron: Remembering the Inaugural 1967 New Orleans Saints ⚜️ The team that sparked a legacy and brought NFL football to Louisiana New Orleans, LA – In 1967, amidst jazz-filled streets and a city rich in cultural heritage, a new kind of rhythm began to pulse through New Orleans — the rhythm of professional football. That year marked the birth of the New Orleans Saints, a franchise that would go on to become an indelible part of the city’s identity. Though their inaugural season was marked more by growing pains than glory, the 1967…

Proposed trade lands Duke Blue Devils basketball star Cooper Flagg on the Oklahoma City Thunder For the first time this season, the Oklahoma City Thunder are facing adversity.   The favorites to hoist the Larry O’Brien trophy for the bulk of their campaign, the Thunder find themselves down 2-1 in the Finals to the Indiana Pacers, who have erased the narrative of being a fun underdog story and are now on the brink of the franchise’s first championship. Up Next – Chasing History: Thunder Bounce Back The series is far from over, but would a stunning loss stunt the…

Garrett Nussmeier Turns Down Hypothetical $4.5M Alabama NIL Offer to Stay at LSU In a bold statement of loyalty and commitment, LSU quarterback Garrett Nussmeier has reportedly declined a substantial $4.5 million Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) offer from Alabama, choosing instead to remain with the LSU Tigers for his senior season. This decision underscores Nussmeier’s dedication to his team and his aspiration to lead LSU to a championship.  A Season of Triumph and Challenge During the 2024 season, Nussmeier showcased his skills as LSU’s starting quarterback, throwing for 3,739 yards, 26 touchdowns, and 11 interceptions. His…

LSU’s Golden Band from Tigerland Crowned “World’s Best Marching Band” by ESPN and Guinness World Records In a groundbreaking achievement, Louisiana State University’s (LSU) Golden Band from Tigerland has been officially recognized as the “World’s Best Marching Band” by ESPN and Guinness World Records. This prestigious title follows a series of remarkable accomplishments that have set the band apart in the realm of collegiate music and performance.  A Legacy of Excellence Founded in 1893, the LSU Tiger Marching Band, affectionately known as the Golden Band from Tigerland, has a rich history of musical and marching excellence. Comprising…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — “I’m Not Playing That Game”: Arkansas Razorbacks Coach John Calipari Explains Why He Refuses to Negotiate With Players Seeking More NIL Money….full details ⤵️ Here’s what Coach John Calipari said when asked about players requesting higher NIL (Name, Image & Likeness) deals during those offseason chatter on Golic & Golic:   **He won’t negotiate NIL for individuals midstream.** Calipari insisted he won’t up the ante if a player comes asking for more money midseason. “I’m not going to, ‘Well, I’ll pay you more.’ I’ve got a locker room. I can’t have one guy making three times what…