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Sunday was a very good day for the Tennessee Volunteers’ baseball team. One that could end up being a special one when the 2026 season rolls around. Tony Vitello secured the commitments of a pair of big transfer portal targets, including the #1 player in the portal. Virginia 1B/OF Henry Ford and Bowling Green RHP/OF DJ Newman both gave their pledges to the Vols on social media on Sunday. Ford was a second-team All-ACC selection, hitting .362 with a .995 OPS with 11 HR and 46 RBIs for the Cavaliers last year. He hit 28 home runs in two…

HISTORIC FIRST: Texas Tech’s All-Female Athletic Squad Makes National History With Unprecedented Championship Sweep In an unforgettable and groundbreaking season, Texas Tech University’s all-female athletic collective—comprising standout performers from track & field, basketball, soccer, volleyball, and softball—has etched its name into collegiate sports history. The Red Raider women not only dominated individually in their respective sports but also achieved the impossible: a clean sweep of five national championships in one academic year, marking a first in NCAA history. The headline moment came this weekend, when Texas Tech’s softball team clinched the Women’s College World Series in a dramatic…

BREAKING: PJ Takitaki Commits to BYU Over Tennessee, Oregon, and Three Other Power Programs In a major recruiting win for Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars, four-star linebacker PJ Takitaki has announced his commitment to Brigham Young University, choosing the Cougars over a slew of Power Five programs including Tennessee, Oregon, UCLA, Utah, and Michigan State. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound prospect from Southern California becomes one of the cornerstone pieces of BYU’s 2026 recruiting class. Takitaki, ranked as a top-15 linebacker nationally by multiple recruiting services, made his decision public on Sunday via a video posted to social media.…

LSU baseball received plenty of support in its quest to secure an eighth national championship in Omaha, and legendary baseball coach Skip Bertman joined the Tiger faithful in Nebraska on Sunday. Bertman also met with current baseball coach Jay Johnson and the team in the clubhouse before Sunday afternoon’s Game 2 against Coastal Carolina at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Nebraska The Tigers beat Coastal Carolina 5-3 to sweep the CWS title series in Omaha. The 87-year-old won five national championships while at the helm for LSU from 1984-2001. LSU baseball team celebrates championship Game 1 win…

Another Departure Confirmed at Nebraska Volleyball as Star Outside Hitter Leaves Program LINCOLN, Neb. — June 23, 2025 The Nebraska volleyball program has confirmed yet another unexpected roster shake-up, as junior outside hitter Kayla Benton has announced her departure from the team, becoming the second key player to exit the program this offseason. Benton, a two-year starter and former five-star recruit out of Texas, made her decision public in an emotional social media post on Monday morning, citing a need for “personal growth, reflection, and a new environment to continue her journey — both on and off…

Celebration Erupts as Texas Longhorns Football Crowned National Champions in Historic Undefeated Season AUSTIN, Texas — June 23, 2025 The streets of Austin were ablaze with burnt orange and white as tens of thousands of fans flooded the city in celebration after the Texas Longhorns football team was crowned 2025 College Football Playoff National Champions, capping off a historic 15-0 undefeated season — the program’s first since 2005 and only its second in the modern era. Head Coach Steve Sarkisian, in his fifth year at the helm, delivered on years of promise and pressure, leading the Longhorns…

32 Teams in 32 Days: Vikings Present and Future in the Hands of J.J. McCarthy Last year, the Minnesota Vikings went 14–3 and came within a Week 18 victory over the Detroit Lions from home-field advantage throughout the NFC playoffs. Now, with quarterback Sam Darnold in Seattle, J.J. McCarthy takes over one of the most talented teams in the NFL led by the receiver duo of Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison. Defensive coordinator Brian Flores also leads an excellent group paced by Jonathan Greenard, Jonathan Allen, Andrew Van Ginkel, Blake Cashman and Javon Hargrave in the front seven. If…

Parent Perspective: Father of Elite Recruit Joey O’Brien Details Notre Dame Football Commitment When Joey O’Brien, a four-star linebacker and top-100 national recruit, committed to Notre Dame in early June, it marked the culmination of years of hard work, family support, and a shared dream between a father and son. For many, a commitment announcement is the headline. But behind the scenes, it’s the parents—especially fathers like Mike O’Brien—who witness every late-night workout, early morning practice, and difficult decision that goes into a choice of this magnitude. Mike O’Brien, a former college athlete himself, has been by Joey’s…

Oxford (Miss.) quarterback Knox Kiffin continues making a name for himself on the recruiting scene this offseason with multiple programs making their presence felt in his process. Kiffin, the son of Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin, plays his prep ball for Oxford High School where he’s set to enter his sophomore campaign in 2025.The 2028 signal-caller is in the midst of a critical offseason with college programs taking notice. Kiffin has now reeled in six college offers from the likes of SMU, Western Kentucky, Sacramento State, Georgia State, Murray State and Florida International. The 6-foot-2, 170-pounder,…

Bucky McMillan is already defying expectations in only his first few months on campus for Texas A&M basketball. He’s done a lot to infuse this program with excitement after things completely stalled at the end of Buzz Williams’ tenure, especially considering the amount of momentum that was lost following their loss to Michigan in the NCAA Tournament. He’s done that mostly via picking up players in the transfer portal so far, as there has obviously not been an opportunity for him to make any noise on the actual court yet. However, he’s done a far better job of snagging…