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Former BYU Basketball Star Takes New NBA Front Office Role. From the Marriott Center hardwood to the top of an NBA front office, Austin Ainge’s rise is more than a basketball story, it’s a full-circle homecoming. The Utah Jazz announced Monday that Ainge, a BYU standout from 2002 to 2007, has been named the franchise’s new President of Basketball Operations, placing the former Cougar captain in one of the league’s most influential front office roles. For Cougar fans who remember Ainge’s fierce leadership, sweet shooting stroke, and back-to-back NCAA tournament trips in 2006 and 2007, this moment is…
BYU announces matchup with Clemson at Madison Square Garden. BYU has added another marquee matchup to its 2025-26 schedule — and it’ll be played at one basketball’s most iconic venues. The Cougars will face ACC foe Clemson at Madison Square Garden in New York City on December 9, the program officially announced Wednesday morning.The game will be part of the Jimmy V Classic, an annual college basketball showcase organized by ESPN to honor the legendary late NC State coach Jimmy Valvano and raise money for cancer research.BYU men’s basketball is extremely grateful for the opportunity to be a part…
Duke University boasts one of the most elite all-around athletic programs in the entire country. The college’s men’s basketball program tends to receive the most recognition, as it is one of the most storied teams in the history of college hoops. However, the rest of Duke’s sports teams, both men’s and women’s, are outstanding across the board. To further prove that, Duke athletics recently joined an elite club that only two other universities are a part of.Duke is one of three schools since 2012-13 to reach the Elite 8 in both men’s and women’s basketball, play in a bowl…
The Ohio State Buckeyes are still trying to get their quarterback situation sorted out heading into next season, but that does not mean Ohio State will rest on its laurels when it comes to figuring things out under center in the years to come. The Buckeyes already have their sights set on 2027, and back in December, four-star quarterback Brady Edmunds committed to Ohio State.The 6-foot-5, 215-pound signal-caller — who hails from Huntington Beach, Ca. — is the sixth-ranked quarterback in the country and the 67th-ranked player overall, via 247Sports’ composite rankings. He is also the eighth-ranked player in…
Breaking: Superstar All-Pro Jalen Ramsey Joins Minnesota – Turning Dreams into Reality In a stunning offseason move that’s sending shockwaves through the NFL, superstar cornerback and perennial All-Pro Jalen Ramsey is officially heading to the Minnesota Vikings. After weeks of speculation and behind-the-scenes negotiations, the Vikings have pulled off what many are calling the blockbuster acquisition of the year. Ramsey’s arrival in Minneapolis marks a bold new chapter for a franchise hungry to return to Super Bowl contention. Ramsey, widely considered one of the best defensive backs of his generation, brings an elite pedigree to a Vikings defense…
Brenda Tracy sues Michigan State’s board of trustees, alleges breach of duty in Mel Tucker case. Brenda Tracy — a rape survivor and activist who accused former Michigan State football coach Mel Tucker of sexual harassment — is suing Michigan State’s board of trustees, according to a lawsuit filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan. In the suit, Tracy alleges MSU’s board of trustees and two board members individually named as defendants — Rema Vassar and Dennis Denno — “breached their duty of care” by disclosing Tracy’s identity to “outside parties,” and by failing…
As the Boston Red Sox continue to slide in the standings, manager Alex Cora is beginning to confront a harsh reality—his job may no longer be secure. With the team struggling through a prolonged slump and fan frustration mounting, Cora recently admitted that he’s aware of the pressure building around him. “This is a results-based business,” Cora said during a postgame press conference. “And when you’re not winning, everything gets looked at—including me.” The Red Sox, once viewed as a potential playoff sleeper, have stumbled through a stretch of uninspired play marked by inconsistent pitching, a quiet offense,…
To say Michigan State athletics is in a transitional and transformative period is an understatement. It might be the most critical juncture for the school since the 1940s, when John Hannah, Ralph Young and Biggie Munn angled to get the Spartans into the Big Ten. With college sports at a crossroad between their altruistic past and big-money present, MSU’s new athletic director J Batt arrives from Georgia Tech with a task list that will require a sharpened sense of prioritizing from a host of major needs to move the Spartans back to the forefront in the future.Batt will…
On Tuesday, the BYU football program extended just its second offer to a quarterback in the 2027 class. California native Brody Rudnicki picked up a BYU offer after attending BYU’s Summer camp. Rudnicki preps at Folsom High School and is the backup quarterback to five-star quarterback Ryder Lyons. Despite sitting behind Lyons, Rudnick’s arm talent has earned him competing offers from Arizona State, Minnesota, Cal, UNLV, Colorado State, and Nevada. Rudnicki has the potential to be a breakout prospect before he signs with his college choice. He has all the physical tools to become a national recruit after he…
The Pittsburgh Steelers have addressed fan concerns following the appearance of quarterback Mason Rudolph and safety Miles Killebrew at a recent rally for President Donald Trump in West Mifflin, Pennsylvania. The event, held at the U.S. Steel plant, also featured former Steelers running back Rocky Bleier, who presented Trump with a custom No. 47 Steelers jersey, declaring him an “honorary Pittsburgh Steeler.” In response to feedback from fans and season ticket holders, the Steelers organization sent an email emphasizing that individual players and alumni make their own decisions, which do not necessarily represent the team’s views. The message stated, “We…