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Second-year BYU basketball coach Kevin Young has always been a self-described “family history nerd,” but when the pandemic shut down the sports world five years ago, he took that love of genealogy to a different level. “I got super into it during COVID,” Young told the Deseret News last week. “I was researching all sorts of different things regarding where I come from. I find it fascinating.” So when Young was named the 20th head coach in the history of the BYU men’s basketball program, he already knew the answer to the question everybody wanted to know: How…

In a move that sent shockwaves through the Bluegrass, longtime Kentucky Wildcats associate head coach and recruiting coordinator Vince Marrow finalized a three-year deal to join the Louisville Cardinals football staff. The unexpected switch to UK’s bitter in-state rival stunned Wildcat fans — and especially those who once played under him.Former players from nearly every era of the Mark Stoops era — from bowl teams in 2016 to the 10-win seasons in 2018 and 2021 — expressed a mix of shock, support, and deep appreciation for Marrow’s role in building Kentucky football into a consistent SEC contender. Stephen Johnson,…

Following Vince Marrow’s stunning turning of the coat from blue to red, Kentucky has named a new tight ends coach Mark Stoops announced Friday he has promoted Derek Shay to become the Wildcats’ tight ends coach after spending the past 16 months in Lexington as a senior offensive analyst and run game specialist, working primarily alongside offensive line coach Eric Wolford. “We are fortunate to have someone already on our staff who has coached tight ends at a high level and led those rooms successfully,” Stoops said. “He is familiar with Coach (Bush) Hamdan’s system and I’m very confident…

Sami Oblad makes BYU history at NCAA track and field championships. Sami Oblad, the senior from Stansbury Park, made a little history by advancing to the finals of the 400-meter dash during Thursday’s NCAA track and field championships in Eugene, Ore. Oblad, a converted heptathlete and high jumper, finished eighth in the semifinals with a time of 51.20. No matter what happens in Saturday’s nine-woman final, she will be the highest-placing female sprinter in BYU history. BYU, one of the premier distance-running schools in the nation, has competed in collegiate track and field for 43 years and has…

Crucial Notre Dame football set to host a long list of outstanding 2026 recruiting targets for a make or break OV weekend. OT Grayson McKeogh – Glenside (Pa.) La Salle College At 6-7 and 270 pounds, there are a lot of parallels between McKeogh and former Notre Dame standout Mike McGlinchey. Having played tight end previously, he is still developing into his frame. His combination of foot quickness, flexibility, and upside is immense. Notre Dame is battling Penn State for his services. CB Khary Adams – Towson (Md.) Loyola Blakefield As things currently stand, Adams would be the biggest commitment…

Notre Dame football has made it a habit of attracting the sons of former Fighting Irish and NFL players, and you can extend that to all legacies. You can look at the current roster and see players like Bryce Young, Jerome Bettis Jr., and James Flanigan, and memories will begin. It doesn’t appear that trend is stopping anytime soon. In the 2027 recruiting class, Danville (Ky.) Boyle County tight end Seneca Driver is a player to know. He is the nephew of former Notre Dame running back and defensive back Tony Driver. His uncle was a sixth round selection…

The recruitment of Ryder Lyons — who is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from California and one of the top quarterback prospects in the entire country in the Class of 2026 — could be nearing its end. Will BYU land him? Earlier this week, Lyons told recruiting website Rivals that “Yeah, it’s decision time.” Then on Friday, Rivals lead recruiting analyst Adam Gorney wrote that, “The five-star quarterback from Folsom, Calif., visits Oregon this weekend, BYU next weekend and then could come to a decision.”Furthermore, Gorney wrote that, “Michigan, Ohio State, Ole…

How BYU Football Became an NFL Pipeline Once Again In recent years, Brigham Young University (BYU) football has experienced a renaissance—not just on the field, but in its ability to consistently produce NFL-ready talent. Once a proud program with a rich tradition of sending players to the professional ranks, BYU’s presence in the NFL had waned over the past two decades. But now, the Cougars are back in the spotlight, with a noticeable resurgence in both national respect and NFL representation. So how did BYU re-establish itself as a legitimate NFL pipeline? The answer lies in a mix…

Bronson Kaufusi attributes this to great coaching, recruiting, and player discipline. PROVO — Fred Warner is the highest paid linebacker in the NFL, Taysom Hill is one of the most unique and versatile football players in the league, and Puka Nacua’s historic rookie season with the Rams and subsequent sophomore season was transcendent. BYU football’s modern day NFL presence is no longer in question with a consistent pipeline from Provo to the pros. As of 2025, nearly 20 former Cougars players are active on NFL rosters, and more are arriving each season. It’s a surge that’s turning…

Shake-Up in Starkville: Multiple Mississippi State Baseball Staff Members Depart in Stunning Turn STARKVILLE, Miss. — In a shocking development that’s sending ripples through the SEC and beyond, multiple members of the Mississippi State baseball coaching staff have officially departed the program, sources confirmed late Friday night. The news comes on the heels of a rollercoaster season that ended in disappointment for the Bulldogs, leaving fans with more questions than answers heading into the offseason. While the names of all the departing staff members have yet to be publicly confirmed, insiders close to the program revealed that both…