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HOT NEWS: Decision Made! Legendary Mike Leach Returns to Mississippi Sidelines! OXFORD, MS – May 30, 2025 – The college football world was sent into a frenzy this afternoon as the University of Mississippi officially announced the return of one of the game’s most beloved and eccentric figures: Mike Leach. In a move that few saw coming, the legendary “Pirate” has been named the new head coach of the Ole Miss Rebels, effective immediately. The announcement, made by Ole Miss Athletic Director Dr. Evelyn Reed at a packed press conference in the Manning Center, was met with a roar of…

Kalen DeBoer and Alabama are already building one of the top classes nationally in the On3 Industry Football Team Recruiting Rankings despite only holding five commitments heading into June. Alabama currently sits at No. 5 in the rankings and has the second-highest average rating per pledge of any school in the country. A big reason for that is five-star cornerback Jorden Edmonds, who gave his verbal to the Tide back in March over USC, Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M and tons of other programs. He’s the only five-star in the class for Alabama right now, but that’s expected to…

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro had a breakout season, earning his first All-Star nod. Herro saw career-highs in almost every statistical category. Herro’s high-scoring season, along with his All-Star selection, will make him eligible for a hefty contract extension. Bleacher Report predicts the Miami Heat will sign the young guard to a contract extension that can start as high as $46.2 million in the first year.”The Heat know they need to make changes after getting swept in the first round of the playoffs, but that was obvious last year when they refused to give Jimmy Butler an extension,” the…

Nique Clifford should draw interest from teams that are prioritizing prospects that can provide instant minutes and versatility,” the article wrote. “A 23-year-old won’t be for everyone, but between his age, broad shoulders, shotmaking diversity, playmaking IQ, excellent rebounding numbers and experience playing different roles, Clifford should look like an NBA-ready forward with an adaptable game.” Clifford led the Rams to their first Round of 32 appearance since 2013 after upsetting No. 5 seed Memphis. However, their cinderella run ended with a buzzer-beating shot from Maryland’s Derik Queen to send them home. Clifford averaged 18.9 points, 9.6 rebounds and…

A former BYU player, Ben Hall (father of former BYU quarterback Jaren Hall), has expressed strong criticism of the NCAA’s current landscape, particularly its impact on high school athletes. His main concerns include: * Reduction of Roster Spots: Hall decries the changes to scholarship caps and the reduction of overall roster spots, which he says are robbing high school players of opportunities to play and prove themselves. He specifically mentions how “preferred walk-on” programs are being dismissed, leaving fewer chances for young athletes to develop over time. * Emphasis on Transfers over High School Recruits: With the advent of the…

In a revelation that has sent ripples through the collegiate sports world, former Duke star Cooper Flagg reportedly amassed a staggering $28 million in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contracts during his single season with the Blue Devils. This figure, disclosed by longtime sports journalist and author Howard Bryant, far surpasses previous estimates and highlights the unprecedented financial opportunities available to elite young athletes in the NIL era. The bulk of Flagg’s monumental earnings reportedly came from two major partnerships: a $13 million deal with athletic footwear and apparel giant New Balance, and a $15 million agreement with sports merchandising…

Why Mississippi State Will – and Won’t – Win the Tallahassee NCAA Regional The Mississippi State Bulldogs arrive in Tallahassee for the NCAA Regional as a team capable of both brilliance and frustration. Their path to winning the regional, hosted by No. 9 national seed Florida State, is clear but fraught with challenges. Why Mississippi State WILL Win: The Bulldogs possess a potent offense capable of putting up runs in a hurry. Players like Dakota Jordan (.354 AVG, 20 HR, 72 RBI) and David Mershon (.347 AVG, 27 SB) are consistent threats at the plate, providing both power and speed.…

Mississippi State baseball transfer portal tracker: Who’s in, who’s out for Bulldogs Portrait of Sam SklarSam Sklar Mississippi Clarion Ledger Mississippi State baseball doesn’t know yet who its coach will be next season, but some roster moves are already being made. The Bulldogs fired coach Chris Lemonis on April 28. That opened up a 30-day transfer portal window for players to enter. So far, Landis Davila and Gavin Black are the only players to announce that they’re entered the portal. The baseball transfer portal opens for everyone on June 2. The Clarion…

OFFICIAL: Darien Harris, Appointed as Michigan State’s NIL Director, Takes Front Office Job EAST LANSING, MI — In a surprising yet career-defining move, Darien Harris, recently appointed as Michigan State University’s NIL (Name, Image, and Likeness) Director, has officially accepted a front office position with a professional sports organization, sources confirmed Thursday morning. Harris, a former Michigan State linebacker and team captain, had become a central figure in guiding Spartan athletes through the complex landscape of NIL opportunities. His appointment to the newly established NIL director role was heralded as a progressive step for MSU’s athletic department, aiming…

The Duke basketball program has officially offered 2026 four-star recruit Kohl Rosario. This comes about a week after it was reported that the Blue Devils were interested in the star guard.Rosario, out of Moravian Prep (NC), is slotted as the No. 96 overall player, No. 14 shooting guard, and No. 3 player out of the state of North Carolina per the 247Sports Composite Rankings for the class of 2026.Despite being just inside the top 100 players in his class, the 6’5, 185-pound guard has already picked up offers from the likes of Kansas, Baylor, BYU, Cincinnati, Tennessee, Villanova, among others.…