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Irish Legends: Todd Lyght and Manti Te’o Named to 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class South Bend is beaming with pride as two of Notre Dame’s most iconic defenders—Todd Lyght and Manti Te’o—are officially set to be immortalized in college football history. The National Football Foundation announced that both Lyght and Te’o will be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame, cementing their status as legends not just in South Bend, but across the nation. Their names are already etched into the fabric of Fighting Irish lore, representing two different eras, but sharing the…

“This is Just the Beginning”: Praising Jesus in the Sip for the Honor of Coaching What I Love With Who I Love In the heart of the Deep South—affectionately known as “the Sip”—a new chapter is unfolding for one coach whose journey is rooted in faith, passion, and community. With a bold proclamation—“This is just the beginning: Praising Jesus in the Sip for the honor of coaching what I love with who I love”—this coach isn’t just stepping into a role, but into a divine calling. Mississippi, a state where faith and football run deep, is witnessing the…

A Historic Triumph: Oxford, MS Claims Inaugural All Girl DIA Champion Title Oxford, Mississippi is buzzing with unparalleled excitement as the news reverberates through the town: for the first time in history, the inaugural All Girl DIA Champion title is heading to Oxford, MS! This monumental achievement marks a new chapter for the community and its thriving spirit programs, etching their name into the annals of collegiate cheerleading history. The journey to this historic victory was undoubtedly paved with countless hours of dedication, sweat, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The athletes, coaches, and support staff of the Oxford-based team…

Following a disappointing second season in the NBA, Heat guard Jaime Jaquez is already focused on turning things around, he told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “When the season ended, I took some time away just to decompress, gather my thoughts, really get to a place of peace,” Jaquez said. “Now I’m full steam ahead. I’ve been in the gym every single day, working on my mind, body, spirit, my jump shot, defense. Really just getting my body and mind in tune to get ready for this next season.” Jaquez averaged fewer points (8.6 per game compared…

The House vs NCAA settlement might have guaranteed a huge payday for college athletes, but for some, it also means a different kind of challenge. Take the Alabama Crimson Tide, for example. With the university’s athletics department staring down a $28 million loss in 2023-24 and a $12 million hit the year before, paying $20.5 million NIL revenue to athletes would be less about celebration and more about plotting long-term survival. While Athletics Director Greg Byrne has worked toward bridging some of the gap by asking fans to donate to Yea Alabama (the university’s NIL collective), that’s hit somewhat of…

The Miami Heat are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant again. The Heat tried to trade for Durant at the February NBA trade deadline, but the Suns rejected Miami’s offer for the future Hall of Famer. Durant turns 37 in September. He has one year left on his contract. KD will make $54.7 million next season and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026 if he doesn’t sign an extension with his new team. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Suns and Durant’s business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman,…

Ole Miss Football Hosts Priority Tennessee Volunteers Cornerback Target for Visit Chattanooga (Tenn.) Baylor School three-star cornerback Jamyan Theodore was back in Oxford for an official visit with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels this week. Theodore, one of the top prospects in Tennessee, took an unofficial visit to see the Rebels last month for a check-in with the program Now, the 6-foot, 195-pounder was back in the Magnolia State this week for a multi-day stay alongside the Rebels’ staff. Theodore is a Top-100 cornerback in America with the Rebels beginning to intensify their pursuit of the…

Omaha Bar Where Brian O’Connor Once Worked Transforms into Mississippi State Fan Hangout OMAHA, NE — One of Omaha’s most iconic College World Series watering holes is getting a Southern twist this summer. The neighborhood bar where Brian O’Connor, now the legendary head coach of Virginia baseball, once bartended in his younger days is being reimagined as a spirited Mississippi State fan headquarters for the 2025 College World Series. The transformation of the historic establishment, formerly known simply as The Rail, is the result of a creative collaboration between the bar’s current owners and a passionate group of…

South Carolina’s assistant coaches can’t participate in offseason training with the players until summer practices begin in mid/late June. Sweat, a 2022 South Carolina graduate, has been doing 1-on-1 training sessions with Dauda since the season ended.She didn’t want to go home,” Sweat said, who worked previously with former players Te-Hina Paopao, Zia Cooke, LeLe Grissett, and Destiny Littleton. “She wanted to stay here, keep working and be ready, more prepared for the upcoming season.” In her first season under Staley, Dauda’s minutes and impact varied. When she first arrived, the Gamecocks hadn’t lost a game since March…

Bessemer (Ala.) four-star defensive lineman Emanuel Ruffin is down to five schools and has locked in a commitment date for this summer as his recruiting process winds down. Ruffin, a Top-20 defensive lineman in America, has received offers from a myriad of programs during his process with multiple SEC schools in the mix.That includes Brian Kelly and the Bayou Bengals with Ruffin now narrowing his focus on a handful of schools this summer. Ruffin is down to the LSU Tigers, Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Ohio State Buckeyes and Texas Longhorns. For Kelly and the Tigers, the…