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Michigan State hired another important executive Monday, filling a key role in the football program’s front office. Antwon Murray, a nine-year NFL scout with the Super Bowl LV champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers, is joining the Spartans as the executive director of player personnel. Michigan State announced the hire Monday, the same day it announced the hire of new athletic director J Batt at the top of the department.Murray replaces Mark Diethorn, who left his position with Michigan State in April for a role with Pat Narduzzi at Pitt, this time as assistant athletic director of football recruiting strategy. …

Cooper Flagg’s wallet might be more stuffed than his stat sheet. In a recent sit-down with Bob Costas, longtime sports journalist Howard Bryant revealed that Flagg cleared over $28 million in NIL deals while at Duke his freshman year. The figure, which far surpasses On3’s original $4.8 million evaluation of Flagg’s earnings, solicited gasps from a live audience.He had a $13 million deal with New Balance and then $15 million with Fanatics,” Bryant said at the 51:10 mark of the conversation. Both deals, signed on unreleased terms, have been reported to cover one NIL year and follow Flagg…

Alec Burks made the most of his first season with the Miami Heat, emerging as a valuable veteran presence and scoring option off the bench. His versatility, shot-making, and calm demeanor added depth to a team that often relies heavily on its top stars. Now, as he enters free agency, Burks has expressed a clear desire to return, saying, “Hopefully I can come back.” Why Burks Worked in Miami: Bench Scoring: He provided instant offense and shot the three at a solid clip, spacing the floor effectively. Veteran Leadership: In a locker room that values experience and…

Davion Mitchell’s performance with the Miami Heat has indeed drawn attention — both for his strong on-court impact and what it could mean for his future with the team. He was praised as an “amazing fit” due to his defensive intensity, versatility, and ability to contribute within Erik Spoelstra’s system, particularly in high-leverage playoff minutes. However, the very qualities that made him so valuable to the Heat may now be pushing him out of their price range. Why He Was a Great Fit: Elite Point-of-Attack Defense: Mitchell was a defensive pest, often taking the toughest perimeter assignments. …

As of now, the Miami Heat have released the details and ticket information for their 2025 home preseason schedule. Here’s a summary of what has been announced: — 🏀 Miami Heat 2025 Preseason Home Games: 1. Date: October 6, 2025 Opponent: Orlando Magic Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL 2. Date: October 11, 2025 Opponent: Atlanta Hawks Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL 3. Date: October 15, 2025 Opponent: New Orleans Pelicans Location: Kaseya Center, Miami, FL 🎟️ Ticket Information: Tickets On Sale: Beginning June 5, 2025, at 10 AM ET Where to Buy: Heat.com/tickets Ticketmaster Kaseya Center…

AJ Dybantsa Sets Social Media Ablaze with Signature Dance Move Teen basketball phenom AJ Dybantsa is making headlines once again—but this time, it’s not for his moves on the court. Over the weekend, the 6’8” high school hoops star went viral on social media after showcasing a now-iconic dance move that fans are calling “The Dyb Dip.” The video, which first appeared on Instagram Reels and quickly spread to TikTok and X (formerly Twitter), shows AJ performing the dance courtside after a major dunk during a youth basketball showcase. With cameras flashing and fans cheering, AJ broke into…

Durant and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo are widely viewed as the most intriguing targets of the summer, but Miami’s front office could very well miss out on them due to lucrative asking prices. Bleacher Report predicts the Heat to settle for a pursuit of New Orleans Pelicans star forward Trey Murphy III if the Bucks’ and Suns’ trade demands are too high. “Miami has the right defensive infrastructure to surround Young with or could turn to Murphy as a cheaper option who can put up 20-plus points a game,” the article shared. Murphy inked a four-year,…

Koby Brea Talks With Andrija Jelavic About His Legendary Chapter Awaiting At Kentucky Lexington, KY — With the excitement building ahead of the 2025 college basketball season, Koby Brea sat down with Andrija Jelavic for an exclusive conversation about what lies ahead at the University of Kentucky. The sharpshooting guard, who recently transferred to Kentucky, is poised to write what many believe could be a legendary chapter in the storied history of Wildcats basketball. Brea, known for his lethal three-point shooting and calm demeanor under pressure, brings experience and leadership to a Kentucky program that is looking to…

We know the Dallas Mavericks have said they plan to select Duke forward Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA draft on June 25 and will not entertain the possibility of trading away the No. 1 pick for a proven superstar. But what if a trade offer landed on the desks of Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison and team governor Patrick Dumont that at least forced the organization to briefly consider the option … before saying no? With less than a month before the two-day draft (both nights at 8 ET on ABC and ESPN), we are examining some…

Unconventional strategy: BYU basketball practices with a four-point line, and AJ Dybantsa loves it May I propose one more reason to be fascinated by whatever is going on behind closed doors at the Marriott Center Annex on the campus of BYU? According to head coach Kevin Young (and video evidence, I guess), the Cougars are implementing a four-point line to their court layout. “There’s no four-point line in basketball, but this court is special because it’s got a four-point line,” AJ Dybantsa shared via an Instagram post on the men’s basketball page. “If you want to increase your range,…