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Provo Pride Shines on the World Stage: BYU Earns Global Recognition in University Visibility Rankings Brigham Young University (BYU) has once again put Provo, Utah on the global academic map. In a stunning leap forward, BYU has earned top-tier recognition in the latest University Visibility Rankings, drawing widespread praise for its growing influence in research, innovation, and digital presence. This accomplishment not only reflects the university’s steadfast commitment to academic excellence but also highlights the global appeal of its values-driven education model. The University Visibility Rankings, an international metric that gauges how frequently and prominently universities appear across…
Cooper Flagg Presented with One-of-a-Kind Dave & Buster’s Card — Unlimited Game Time for Life! In a jaw-dropping and unexpected twist off the hardwood, basketball phenom Cooper Flagg has been presented with a one-of-a-kind Dave & Buster’s (D&B) Power Card — granting him unlimited game time for life. Yes, you read that right. The 6-foot-9 future NBA superstar now holds the keys to every Skee-Ball lane, racing simulator, and arcade shooter across the country, all thanks to a surprise gesture by the entertainment giant. The moment took place during a promotional event hosted by Dave & Buster’s in…
Cooper Flagg opens as heavy betting favorite to take home Rookie of the Year award Former Duke basketball freshman sensation Cooper Flagg is set to become the NBA’s next young star after being selected with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft by the Dallas Mavericks. Sportsbooks seem to be all in on Flagg, as he is the heavy favorite to take home the 2025 Rookie of the Year award with -190 odds. NBA Rookie of the Year odds per FanDuel: Cooper Flagg: -190 Ace Bailey: +850 Tre Johnson: +850 Dylan Harper: +1200 …
Duke Blue Devils legend Jabari Parker signs new contract to continue basketball career Jabari Parker’s basketball career continues on. The Duke Blue Devils legend has his next professional basketball home. He signed Friday with KK Partizan, a team based in Belgrade, Serbia.Parker hasn’t played in the NBA since January 2022 with Boston. He most recently played for Barcelona. In 2024-25, he averaged 13.0 points and 3.8 rebounds per game in Spanish League games, and 13.9 points and 4.1 rebounds in EuroLeague games Parker mutually parted ways with Barcelona earlier this month, ending a contract that was supposed to…
Locker Room Chaos at BYU: Jake Retzlaff Faces Sexual Assault Allegations, Potential 8-Month Ban Looms The Brigham Young University football program finds itself in a storm of controversy as quarterback Jake Retzlaff faces serious allegations of sexual assault. The civil lawsuit, which surfaced earlier this month, has not only sent shockwaves through the Cougars’ locker room but has also raised questions about Retzlaff’s future in both collegiate athletics and the broader football landscape. According to court documents, the plaintiff accuses Retzlaff of non-consensual acts that allegedly took place in late 2023. While the lawsuit is civil, not criminal,…
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff responds to civil lawsuit, denies sexual assault allegations Attorneys representing Jake Retzlaff have responded to a civil lawsuit filed against the BYU quarterback last month alleging he sexually assaulted a Salt Lake County woman in his Provo apartment in November 2023. “Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled AG, which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue,” states the response, filed in Third Judicial District Court in Salt Lake City Friday. In a 14-page document entitled “Answer of…
Basketball Fans Not Happy With Cooper Flagg, Summer League Decision Basketball Fans Not Happy With Cooper Flagg, Summer League Decision originally appeared on The Spun. NBA fans won’t have to wait too long to see Cooper Flagg make his Summer League debut. The Dallas Mavericks sprinted to the podium on Wednesday night to select Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick. They won the draft lottery despite having only 1.8% odds to win it. It wasn’t a surprise that Dallas chose the Duke phenom. He proved he’s a true difference-maker this past season, averaging 19.4 points, 7.5 rebounds,…
Tennessee Vols head coach Josh Heupel finds himself surprisingly low on a list he very clearly should be much higher on Josh Heupel has done some terrific things quickly for the Tennessee football program. He’s taken a program that was in tatters after the firing of yet another head coach – this time the embattled Jeremy Pruitt – and churned out the most wins in a season for the program in over 20 years in just his second season in town, winning their first major bowl game since winning the 1998 national championship with a 31-14 win over Clemson…
BREAKING COMMITMENT: Texas Speedster Legend Bey Locks in with Tennessee, Vols Land a Game-Changing Weapon on Offense In a major recruiting win for the Tennessee Volunteers, elite Texas athlete and track standout Legend Bey has officially committed to play football in Knoxville. The 4-star wide receiver from Cedar Hill, Texas, brings world-class speed, elite agility, and a competitive edge that could redefine the future of Tennessee’s offensive arsenal. Bey, known for his explosiveness on both the gridiron and the track, chose Tennessee over offers from a host of powerhouse programs including Texas, Oklahoma, Alabama, and LSU. At 6-foot-0…
UNBELIEVABLE SCENE: ‘Short King’ Penn College Wrestler Goes Viral After Celebrating National Title with 6-Foot-2 Girlfriend A heartwarming moment between a college wrestler and his girlfriend is going viral due to the massive size difference between the two of them. Lucas Byrd of the University of Illinois was competing at the NCAA Wrestling Championships at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia over the weekend.Standing at 5-foot-6 and competing in the 133-pound weight class, Byrd was able to beat his opponent – Drake Ayala of the University of Iowa – to win the title of best…