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Virginia outfielder Aidan Teel transferring to Mississippi State baseball, Brian O’Connor. Teel is the fourth Virginia player to transfer to Mississippi State, joining All-ACC Freshman Team pitcher Tomas Valincius, outfielder James Nunnallee and designated hitter Chone James. MSU also landed Illinois Second Team All-Big Ten outfielder Vytas Valincius in the transfer portal. All four of them committed on June 6.Teel has played his entire career at Virginia. The Mahwah, New Jersey, native missed the 2023 season with an injury, but returned in 2024 as an outfielder and pitcher. He did not pitch during the 2025 season. MLB.com has Teel ranked…
Mobile Menu Kentucky Mitch Barnhart releases statement on House Settlement, UK Athletics shares details on impact by: Jack Pilgrim • about 8 hours UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio UK Athletic Director Mitch Barnhart – Dr. Michael Huang, Kentucky Sports Radio The NCAA’s landmark settlement has been approved, allowing schools to pay student-athletes directly for the first time ever starting July 1. It also means $2.8 billion in NIL backpay will be distributed among players dating back to 2016, along with new roster rules and an enforcement arm that will include a clearinghouse for…
KEY TAKEAWAYS BYU freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier is competing for a starting position. Bachmeier, originally set to learn behind Jake Retzlaff, now faces competition due to Retzlaff’s legal issues. Bachmeier’s strong credentials and early high school graduation make him a standout candidate. PROVO — BYU is engaged in a race against time that, if successful, could lead to the rare situation of starting a freshman quarterback. Bear Bachmeier has a world of potential, the kind of talent that led to college recruiters salivating to get him. In a strange twist symptomatic of today’s college football, he graduated high…
The Warriors (10-5, 53 points) will host a special pre- and post-match recognition Saturday to honor Lasike, who has added 35 caps since returning to Utah to go along with 22 appearances with the USA Eagles national team since 2018. Injuries take a toll on most athletes, and Father Time remains undefeated. But Lasike doesn’t regret his decision to return to the United States, to Utah, and to Major League Rugby three years ago after making 29 appearances in England’s Premiership with the famed Harlequins — even as the physical ailments have stacked up. “The last few years…
On Friday evening, California Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House vs NCAA settlement. The settlement grants universities the right to pay their athletes directly for the first time ever. The revenue share cap will be approximately $20.5 million this year and will slowly increase every year for the next 10 years. As part of the settlement, college football rosters will be capped at 105 beginning in 2025. However, roster limits were one of the primary reasons Judge Wilken was slow to approve of the settlement, fearing it would take away opportunities already promised to student athletes. As a compromise,…
Friday was a historical day in the world of college sports. California Judge Claudia Wilken approved the House vs NCAA settlement. The settlement grants universities the right to pay their athletes directly for the first time ever. The revenue share cap will be approximately $20.5 million this year and will slowly increase every year for the next 10 years. This major change will impact every Power Four team in the near future, including BYU. BYU could pay its athletes up to $20.5 million annually in revenue share starting on July 1, 2025. That’s, of course, if BYU can afford…
It is no secret that the Phoenix Suns are going to trade Kevin Durant this offseason. Already there have been many teams mentioned as possible suitors, although the reality is a deal may be further away than you think right now. This is because the organization wanted to get a new head coach in place first – and in Jordan Ott – they finally have their man. With Bradley Beal’s no-trade clause not helping matters, the onus is on owner Mat Ishbia to build a roster around Devin Booker that will help him compete again. Especially given Booker gave…
WELL-DESERVED RECOGNITION: Notre Dame Marching Band Earns Spot in EA Sports Video Game The pride of South Bend has struck a high note once again. The renowned Notre Dame Marching Band (NDMB), known for its iconic performances and rich legacy, has been selected for inclusion in the upcoming EA Sports college football video game — a historic recognition that underscores the band’s cultural and collegiate significance. The inclusion of the NDMB in EA Sports College Football marks a first-of-its-kind acknowledgment for collegiate marching bands. Slated for release in July 2025, the highly anticipated game will immerse fans in…
A new chapter in college athletics has officially begun. On Friday, Judge Claudia Wilken approved a deal that permits schools to directly pay their student-athletes. Previously, athletes earned money through third-party NIL deals, some of which were outrageously expensive. Athletes can still land NIL deals, but for any payment of $600 or more, the deal will need to be approved through a clearinghouse, named NIL Go, which will be run by Deloitte, on behalf of the College Sports Commission. Approvals/rejections of deals are expected to be determined in roughly 24 hours.For the 2025-26 sports season, schools will be operating…
Winning 10+ games in year one of Rich Rodriguez’s return to West Virginia is a tall task, especially given the schedule the Mountaineers have. Unfortunately, that’s likely the ballpark WVU needs to be in if they want an at-large bid in the College Football Playoff, assuming they don’t win the Big 12. The chances of that happening? Slim to none, according to the ESPN Football Power Index (FPI).West Virginia has just a 0.8% chance of making the playoffs, which is toward the bottom among Power Four teams. Only Mississippi State, Arizona, Stanford, Syracuse, Houston, Northwestern, Wake Forest, and Purdue…