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SALT LAKE CITY – BYU football was busy in the transfer portal this offseason, and one of the biggest names to look out for in 2025 will be Texas’s Tausili Akana. Head coach Kalani Sitake had very high praise for the former Utah high school standout. Akana will be returning home in two different ways.Not only is he back in the state of Utah, but Sitake said he will be going back to the position he’s most comfortable in on the field. “(Tausili Akana is) probably one of the best pass rushers I’ve seen,” Sitake said. “Transfer from…

5-Star QB Ryder Lyons Headlines Massive Official Visit Weekend For BYU One of the biggest recruiting weekends in recent memory for BYU football is in full swing right now. The headliner is 5-star QB Ryder Lyons, who arrived to Provo Thursday evening. Lyons completed his official visit to Oregon last weekend, and most experts believe the Cougars and Ducks are the two favorites to land Lyons. He’s set to announce his decision on June 24.Lyons is an exceptional talent and has been one of the top quarterbacks in the region since his sophomore year. Has rare combination of arm talent…

Borden, who was the rare 7-0 walk-on at Duke (no one is going to turn down a 7-0 walk-on), went on to become one of the more popular walk-ons in Duke history, thanks in no smart to his star turn with his sax during Countdown To Craziness. He was unquestionably adored by the Cameron Crazies, but he rarely saw the court, even in blowout wins. So for his final season of college basketball, he decided to take everything that he learned and apply it somewhere else where he would get more minutes. So now we know he’ll…

The Texas Tech softball team continues to bolster its 2026 roster through the transfer portal. The Red Raiders received a commitment from two-way player Desirae Spearman on Wednesday via social media. Spearman spent her first two years at New Mexico State and has two years of eligibility remaining.A native of El Paso and graduate from Hanks High School, Spearman earned Conference USA freshman and player of the year in 2024 after hitting .365 with 18 home runs and 43 RBIs while compiling an 8-4 record with a 3.15 ERA. Spearman followed that debut season with 20 home runs,…

UK assistant coach suspended amid misconduct investigation LEXINGTON, Ky. (FOX 56) — University officials confirmed that an assistant coach with the University of Kentucky has been suspended pending investigation. UK spokesperson Jay Blanton told FOX 56 that Hakon DeVries, an assistant track and cross-country coach, has been suspended with pay. The university takes very seriously reports of inappropriate behavior. Our Office of Equal Opportunity investigates thoroughly and recommends disciplinary measures depending on the findings and specifics of each case,” Blanton confirmed. UK Athletics noted that DeVries has worked as an assistant coach since the 2012-2013 season, working with…

Coming off another deep postseason run and solidifying their status as an SEC powerhouse, the Tennessee Volunteers baseball program wasted no time reloading for 2025. Head coach Tony Vitello and his staff have added a strong, strategic mix of arms and experience through the transfer portal, with five key additions poised to contribute immediately. Four right-handed pitchers headline the class: Clay Edmondson (UNC-Asheville), Mason Estrada (MIT), Bo Rhudy (Kennesaw State), and Brady Frederick (ETSU). Each brings a unique skill set to the Vols’ pitching staff. Last season, Edmondson tied for the league lead in strikeouts with 87 and posted…

Hunter Ensley Cements Legacy as “Mr. Tennessee” with Historic Career for the Vols In the storied history of Tennessee baseball, few names resonate more than Hunter Ensley. After a historic collegiate career, the veteran outfielder has rightfully earned the moniker “Mr. Tennessee,” a fitting tribute to his remarkable consistency, leadership, and postseason success in orange and white. Ensley finished his career with 202 hits and 205 games played, placing him 10th all-time in appearances in program history. His on-field production was matched only by his postseason pedigree, becoming a cornerstone of Tennessee’s golden era of baseball under head coach…

The Tennessee Volunteers have been involved in one of the biggest recruitments this cycle as wide receiver Tristen Keys continues to weigh his options. The LSU commit has made a few official visits over the last few weeks and Tennessee was one of them.Quarterback commit Faizon Brandon was in attendance for Keys’ visit to help recruit him to Knoxville, but according to ESPN, Tennessee isn’t the biggest threat to flip Keys from the Tigers. Keys was supposed to take an official visit to Alabama this weekend, but he has since canceled the trip. That’s good news for LSU, as…

Over at CBS, Cameron Salerno rates the Top 5 freshmen in Duke history. It’s not a bad list: Cooper Flagg Zion Williamson Jahlil Okafor Marvin Bagley RJ Barrett Not bad but there are some other guys who should have been considered, notably Tyus Jones. That guy was a computer on the court, constantly making the right decisions. He was a superb point guard It’s impossible not to list Grant Hill too. What were they thinking? We’d also consider Bobby Hurley. He played in a different era and grew into a truly great point guard, but he was not…

ESPN’s Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder recently penned out the best 53-man roster using players from the past 25 years, with two former Volunteers on the list. Tennessee has produced some legendary players in the history of the National Football League, but two stand out among the rest in recent years.The first, and most notable, is quarterback Peyton Manning. The Tennessee legend and Hall of Fame quarterback was listed as one of three signal callers on the list alongside Patriots/Buccaneers QB Tom Brady and Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes. “Close your eyes, and you can still picture Manning…