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STARKVILLE — Brian O’Connor said there were two factors that led to him leaving Virginia to be the next Mississippi State baseball coach. The first was MSU athletics director Zac Selmon. The second was the timing of his career.O’Connor was hired by the Bulldogs on June 1 after 22 seasons as the Virginia coach. He achieved a lot at Virginia, reaching 18 NCAA tournaments, nine super regionals, seven College World Series and a national championship in 2015. Two of those CWS appearances were in 2023 and 2024, so it raised an obvious question. Why now? He spent nearly…

Braydon Hawthorne Arrives on Campus, Recreates Iconic Picture with Joe B. Hall Statue LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s newest basketball commit, Braydon Hawthorne, made his long-anticipated arrival on campus this week — and in true Wildcat fashion, he wasted no time paying tribute to a legend. Shortly after settling in, Hawthorne visited the Joe B. Hall statue outside the Wildcat Coal Lodge and recreated a well-known photo that has become a rite of passage for Kentucky basketball players. The statue, which depicts Hall holding a basketball and seated on a bench, has become a favorite photo…

What did Big Ten coaches anonymously say about Nebraska’s Matt Rhule? Athlon Sports recently interviewed Big Ten coaches to speak anonymously about others in the conference, and Nebraska’s Matt Rhule had some interesting things said about him. The Cornhuskers head football coach was hired in 2023 and went 5-7 overall and 3-6 in conference play his first season. The Huskers ended the season on a four-game losing streak, taking the wind out of any sails of positivity despite it being better results than recent years. Five of the team’s losses came by one score, suggesting their record isn’t as…

It appears that the unofficial visit was all he needed to be convinced that he didn’t need to take the official trip before pulling the trigger on a pledge. What’s most disappointing about the news is that it comes just two days before the corner was expected to take an official to Lincoln to really see what the Cornhuskers had to offer While the Nebraska football team might be on the verge of adding several commits from sunny Florida, Matt Rhule and his coaching staff lost a battle for what is considered the best player in Arizona in Camren Hamiel.…

AJ McCarron will forever live on in Alabama lore as a three-time national champion and the winningest quarterback in Crimson Tide history. McCarron holds the program’s all-time passing record with 9,019 yards and is third with 77 career passing touchdowns — behind only Tua Tagovailoa (87) and Bryce Young (80) in the record books. But, as it turns out, McCarron’s exemplary collegiate career faced its biggest test just months before he officially signed as a member of Alabama’s famed 2009 recruiting class, all courtesy of Lane Kiffin. During a recent episode of The Dynasty: A Podcast on the…

As longtime DCC director Kelli Finglass puts it bluntly in the premiere: “I have the ability to make a dream come true — or not. High kicks, big hair, and AC/DC’s “Thunderstruck” blasting through AT&T Stadium can only mean one thing: America’s Sweethearts are back. Season 2 of docuseries America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders — director Greg Whiteley’s look at the most iconic cheerleading team in professional football — will hit Netflix exactly two weeks from now, on June 18. And, just like last time, the drama gets rolling before the season itself does. Events pick up where…

Alabama receiver Ryan Williams is tough to stop on the football field. He doesn’t sound too shabby at the video game version either. Williams, who will be on the cover of the EA Sports College Football 26 video game, shared during an appearance on ESPN’s College GameDay podcast that he’s used dynasty mode in the video game to turn a Big Ten school into a powerhouse. “I have a UCLA dynasty, right?” Williams said. “We’re like seven-time back-to-back champs. I’m like Nick Saban. I’m going to be honest. We haven’t lost a game in I can’t tell you…

BYU has signed Kevin Young to a “long-term extension” the school announced Thursday. Details of the contract were not disclosed. The school leaked the news to ESPN lead NBA Insider Shams Charania to break the news BYU’s official release had a quote from Kevin Young on the extension. “My family and I have loved our first year at BYU, being surrounded by great people, at a great university with shared values,” Young said. “I’m excited to continue to build a program based on trying to help young men prepare for the NBA, win at the highest level and do…

‘Back Better Now,’ Otega Oweh Returns to Kentucky with Title Dreams: “Banner No. 9 is Real and It’s the Drive” LEXINGTON, Ky. — After testing the NBA Draft waters and weighing his options, Otega Oweh is back in Lexington — stronger, sharper, and more determined than ever. The Kentucky Wildcats guard announced his return for another season, declaring that the hunt for a national championship — and the elusive ninth NCAA title for the storied program — is fueling every step of his journey. “Banner No. 9 is real and it’s the drive,” Oweh told reporters in his…

Aaron Rodgers has officially signed a one-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers after months of speculation. The 41-year-old QB will join the Steelers ahead of minicamp, reuniting with NFL action after parting ways with the Jets. Rodgers’ debut with Pittsburgh is set to feature a high-stakes Week 1 clash against his former team, the New York Jets. Despite offseason doubts, Mike Tomlin’s patience and leadership played a crucial role in luring Rodgers to Pittsburgh. Rodgers also held offseason throwing sessions with new Steelers receiver DK Metcalf, showing signs of early chemistry. #AaronRodgers #SteelersNation #NFL2025 #RodgersToPittsburgh #NFLFreeAgency…