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Breaking: Jimmy Butler Trade Looks Even Better for Miami Heat After Shedding $19 Million Contract In a stunning twist that has sent shockwaves across the NBA landscape, the Miami Heat’s trade for superstar Jimmy Butler is aging like fine wine. The franchise has officially offloaded a burdensome $19 million contract, clearing the books for future flexibility and further proving that the Butler deal was not only a win—but a masterclass in long-term vision. According to sources close to the team, Miami has completed a trade sending veteran forward Duncan Robinson, along with a future second-round pick, to the…

Growing up in East Tennessee and pitching for nearby Bearden High School, Brady Frederick dreamed of playing for the University of Tennessee. That dream is going to become a reality as the former East Tennessee State hurler committed to the Vols out of the transfer portal. “I mean, hometown guy [who] grew up in Knoxville. I grew up watching those games and they always meant a lot to me and my family and those around me,” the pitcher told Volquest prior to his commitment. “So, to get a chance to go play on that stage is something that’s always…

Home Customer Service Stay Connected Read today’s Edition The State’s Best News Sports Entertainment & Living Opinion Obituaries Video Featured Reality Check Uniquely GoGamecocks The State’s Best Shopping/Reviews Deals & Offers Press Releases Sponsored Content Classifieds Place an Ad – Celebrations Search Jobs Search Legal Notices Advertising USC WOMEN’S BASKETBALL Younger sister of former Gamecock Bree Hall announces college decision By Chapel Fowler June 10, 2025 8:00 AM From left, father Bryan Hall, younger sister Brooklyn Hall, older sister Bree Hall and mother LaShauna Hall pose for a photo after South Carolina’s 2024 national championship game win over Iowa at…

ESPN’s College GameDay will open season elsewhere, meaning Lee Corso won’t say his broadcasting goodbye at FSU There was a brewing expectation among national pundits such as Brett McMurphy that FSU, despite a 2-10 record in 2024, would be the destination for the preview show ahead of a primetime contest against Alabama. Fox Sports’ Big Noon Kickoff will also be broadcasting from Columbus and the game will be televised on Fox, two reasons for the thought that the FSU-Alabama matchup could be appealing to ESPN’s College GameDay.If Florida State hosts College GameDay this season, it will not be for the…

Petal (Miss.) four-star defensive lineman Corey Wells has emerged as one of the top prospects in the Magnolia State heading into his senior campaign. Wells, a Top-10 overall recruit in Mississippi, has reeled in offers from the likes of Ole Miss, Texas, LSU, Auburn and Mississippi State, among several others. The 6-foot-5, 290-pounder flaunts a double-digit scholarship list with Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels becoming contenders in his process. But Wells has now made his decision after going public with a commitment decision to an SEC foe on Monday. The four-star defensive lineman has…

Lake Oswego (Ore.) Lakeridge three-star EDGE Noah Tishendorf was set to stay home and play for Oregon State at the next level. He’s now set to head across the country instead. Tishendorf announced on Monday that he has flipped his commitment from Oregon State to West Virginia Pledged to the Beavers since March 10, Tishendorf is now in the mix in Morgantown following an official visit to the Big 12 program over the weekend.He is the No. 97 EDGE and No. 5 player in Oregon in the 2026 cycle, per the On300. He ranks No. 1,315 overall in the…

Durham One day after Duke baseball’s season saw its season end in a 5-4 loss to Murray State in the NCAA Durham Super Regional, head coach Chris Pollard is headed to Charlottesville as Virginia baseball’s next head coach, the school announced Tuesday. “I am so grateful for my time at Duke,” Pollard said in a statement. “….I am forever appreciative of the opportunity to work at this world class university…I feel truly blessed to coach so many wonderful players and develop relationships with so many truly exceptional people. It has been a blessing for Steph and I to…

The Dallas Mavericks appear to have already made their decision. But NBA fans for 29 other teams are hoping for a draft-day miracleFormer Duke star Cooper Flagg is widely expected to become the No. 1 overall pick of the 2025 draft on June 25 at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York A key upcoming date could officially link the Mavs with Flagg. “Cooper Flagg plans to have a private visit with the Mavericks in Dallas on June 17, sources tell ESPN,” Shams Charania tweeted. ESPN also reported that the Mavs don’t plan to work out any…

Honoring a Legend: Drew Brees, Announcer Doug Moreau Set to Be Inducted into Saints Hall of Fame The New Orleans Saints are set to celebrate two of their most influential figures as quarterback legend Drew Brees and longtime broadcaster Doug Moreau will be inducted into the Saints Hall of Fame. The ceremony, which is expected to draw fans, former teammates, and colleagues alike, will recognize not only the on-field heroics of Brees but also the decades-long contributions of Moreau behind the microphone. Drew Brees, widely regarded as the greatest player in Saints history, will be immortalized for his…

New Orleans Saints Executive Vice President/General Manager Mickey Loomis announced today that the club has signed defensive tackle Vernon Broughton to a four-year contract. Broughton, 6-4, 305, was the first of two third round selections (71st overall) for New Orleans out of the University of Texas. In five seasons with the Longhorns, he played in 56 career games and was credited with 70 tackles (39 solo), 10.5 stops for loss, six sacks for loss of 40 yards, 15 quarterback hits, four fumble recoveries, three pass breakups and two forced fumbles. In 2024, Broughton was a mainstay on the Longhorns defensive…