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Steelers Draft Pick Takes Strong Stance on Trade Rumors PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers’ newest draft pick is making headlines not just for his performance on the field, but for his outspoken stance on recent trade rumors swirling around his name. In the wake of speculation that the Steelers might consider flipping their second-round selection, linebacker Marcus Greene out of LSU, the 22-year-old is making it clear: he’s not going anywhere without a fight. “I was drafted to be a Steeler, and that’s where I intend to play,” Greene told reporters during minicamp. “I haven’t even put…

The most successful high school basketball coach in Alabama High School Athletic Association history is hanging up his whistle, trading it for a “desk” job a few miles down the road. Tim Miller, who led three different teams to 11 state championships, is retiring at Hazel Green to become the athletic director at St. John Paul II in Huntsville. His new position became official Wednesday. “It’s time for a new challenge,” said Miller, who took teams to 20 AHSAA final fours in 26 years as a head coach. “It’s the right time and this opportunity came along and…

Tom Izzo Praises Hiring of J Batt as Michigan State’s New Athletic Director EAST LANSING, Mich. — Michigan State University announced the hiring of J Batt as its new athletic director this week, a decision that has garnered strong support from the Spartan community — including one of its most iconic figures, head men’s basketball coach Tom Izzo. Izzo, who has served as Michigan State’s head coach since 1995 and brought the program national prominence, expressed enthusiasm and optimism about Batt’s appointment during a press availability Thursday. The Hall of Fame coach spoke candidly about what he sees…

Texas A&M Announces Michael Earley Will Return for Second Season as Baseball Coach Texas A&M University has officially announced that Michael Earley will return as head coach of the Aggie baseball program for the 2025 season. The decision follows a strong debut year at the helm, where Earley led the team to a competitive showing in the Southeastern Conference (SEC) and earned praise for his leadership and player development. Earley, who took over as head coach in 2024 after serving as the program’s hitting coach, made an immediate impact in his first season. Under his guidance, the Aggies…

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader Marissa Phillips Marries Braden Leschber in ‘Elegant’ Wedding in Tuscany: All the Details! (Exclusive) Marissa Phillips, a beloved member of the iconic Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, has officially tied the knot with her longtime love, Braden Leschber, in a breathtaking wedding ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. The couple exchanged vows in front of close family and friends in an intimate celebration set against the rolling hills and romantic vineyards of the Italian countryside. Held at a centuries-old villa near Florence, the ceremony blended classic European charm with Southern elegance — a reflection of both the bride and…

Former Husson Baseball Coach ‘Humbled and Honored’ to Take Over at Notre Dame SOUTH BEND, Ind. – In a move that has sent ripples through the collegiate baseball world, former Husson University head baseball coach Mike Laverty has officially been named the new head coach of the University of Notre Dame baseball program. Laverty, who led Husson to multiple North Atlantic Conference (NAC) championships and postseason appearances, expressed deep gratitude for the opportunity to join one of the most prestigious athletic programs in the country. “I’m incredibly humbled and honored to be chosen as the head coach at…

When the clock strikes midnight to ring in 2026, one of LaVell Edwards’ first offensive linemen at BYU will check out of the lineup. Appropriately, Chris Crowe’s 49-year run as a teacher will end right where his education began — in Provo, minus the kind of surprise that shook his arrival. Undersized in physique (6-foot-3, 230 pounds) but with super-sized determination, the offensive lineman from Tempe, Arizona, showed up on his 1972 recruiting trip eager to meet head coach Tommy Hudspeth and excited to watch Kresimir Cosic play at the Marriott Center.Hudspeth resigned before the basketball game ended and…

South Carolina Aliyah Boston & Tre-Vaughn Minott: A Love Story from USC to the WNBA Minott Attended Columbia In South Carolina After his coach was fired, Minott and his fellow teammates had the option to transfer. Minott still wanted to be close to Boston while pursuing his career as a collegiate student-athlete. The center credits his education, on the court, at Columbia with helping him transition to the Vikings program.a host of social media posts, Indian Fever’s Aliyah Boston and Portland State Viking Tre-Vaugn Minott continue to build each other up. They love on one another via a relationship characterized…

When Michigan State fired Alan Haller as athletic director May 1, Michigan State named Izzo a co-interim athletic director alongside deputy AD Jen Smith. Taking over the reins of the athletic department and helping hire new AD J Batt, Izzo had more on his plate than just basketball — like always for a coach who’s as active as anyone on the Michigan State campus.Like usual, Izzo put Michigan State first. According to President Kevin Guskiewicz, Izzo denied any extra pay for his temporary role, one he and Smith will remain in until Batt takes over the week of June 16.…

STARKVILLE – Mississippi State head baseball coach Brian O’Connor has added another key piece to his inaugural coaching staff in Starkville, announcing the hiring of longtime Virginia assistant Matt Kirby as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs. Kirby spent the past 14 seasons at Virginia, including 12 years as a volunteer assistant before being promoted to full-time assistant and recruiting coordinator in 2023. Known for his work with position players – particularly catchers and outfielders – Kirby played a key role in developing talent for one of the most consistent programs in college baseball. He also served as the…