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Ole Miss Football Eliminated From Contention for Top-10 Quarterback Prospect Jackson (Ala.) four-star quarterback Landon Duckworth is down to two programs after narrowing his focus to a pair of SEC schools on Wednesday. Duckworth, the No. 6 rated signal-caller in America, is entering a critical stretch in his recruitment process with two schools piquing his interest.Duckworth recently trimmed his list to five schools: Ole Miss, Florida State, South Carolina, Auburn and North Carolina. “There are some other schools I am looking at, but Ole Miss, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida State are the main schools I am focused…

What is the NIL valuation of Kentucky‘s 2025-26 roster? “It’s close to $200 million,” Mark Pope joked back in May. He wouldn’t touch on the specifics with a 10-foot pole, specifically relating to the alleged $20 million number floating out there since the Wildcats put a bow on the portal and high school additions — plus Otega Oweh‘s return both to the floor and on the payroll, likely with a hefty raise. Kentucky will never admit publicly what Oweh made to turn down a likely selection in the NBA Draft to return to Lexington, nor will it share…

Mike Bianco and the Ole Miss Rebels have landed a commitment from Grand Canyon pitcher Grant Richardson, he revealed via social media on Thursday. Richardson, a left-hander out of Arizona, missed the entire 2025 season due to injury, but shined during the 2024 season for his Grand Canyon squad The 6-foot-3, 220-pounder came out of the bullpen for first six appearances of the season before developing into a top-of-the-rotation pitcher and starting his final eight games. Richardson had the highest strikeout rate per nine innings in Grand Canyon’s all-time history at 12.43 (min. 50 innings).The talented southpaw ranked…

Shockwaves in the SEC: Mississippi’s No. 1 Lineman and Top Ole Miss Target Stuns Rebels, Commits to Rival Powerhouse In a stunning turn of events that’s sending shockwaves throughout the Southeastern Conference, Mississippi’s top-ranked offensive lineman has turned down his home-state program, Ole Miss, and committed to one of the Rebels’ fiercest SEC rivals. The highly-touted prospect, widely considered a cornerstone for the 2026 class, announced his commitment via a dramatic social media post that left Rebel Nation reeling. For months, Ole Miss was believed to be in the driver’s seat for the dominant trench warrior, who hails…

Irish Legends: Todd Lyght and Manti Te’o Named to 2026 NFF College Football Hall of Fame Class South Bend is beaming with pride as two of Notre Dame’s most iconic defenders—Todd Lyght and Manti Te’o—are officially set to be immortalized in college football history. The National Football Foundation announced that both Lyght and Te’o will be inducted into the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame, cementing their status as legends not just in South Bend, but across the nation. Their names are already etched into the fabric of Fighting Irish lore, representing two different eras, but sharing the…

“This is Just the Beginning”: Praising Jesus in the Sip for the Honor of Coaching What I Love With Who I Love In the heart of the Deep South—affectionately known as “the Sip”—a new chapter is unfolding for one coach whose journey is rooted in faith, passion, and community. With a bold proclamation—“This is just the beginning: Praising Jesus in the Sip for the honor of coaching what I love with who I love”—this coach isn’t just stepping into a role, but into a divine calling. Mississippi, a state where faith and football run deep, is witnessing the…

A Historic Triumph: Oxford, MS Claims Inaugural All Girl DIA Champion Title Oxford, Mississippi is buzzing with unparalleled excitement as the news reverberates through the town: for the first time in history, the inaugural All Girl DIA Champion title is heading to Oxford, MS! This monumental achievement marks a new chapter for the community and its thriving spirit programs, etching their name into the annals of collegiate cheerleading history. The journey to this historic victory was undoubtedly paved with countless hours of dedication, sweat, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The athletes, coaches, and support staff of the Oxford-based team…

Following a disappointing second season in the NBA, Heat guard Jaime Jaquez is already focused on turning things around, he told Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald. “When the season ended, I took some time away just to decompress, gather my thoughts, really get to a place of peace,” Jaquez said. “Now I’m full steam ahead. I’ve been in the gym every single day, working on my mind, body, spirit, my jump shot, defense. Really just getting my body and mind in tune to get ready for this next season.” Jaquez averaged fewer points (8.6 per game compared…

The House vs NCAA settlement might have guaranteed a huge payday for college athletes, but for some, it also means a different kind of challenge. Take the Alabama Crimson Tide, for example. With the university’s athletics department staring down a $28 million loss in 2023-24 and a $12 million hit the year before, paying $20.5 million NIL revenue to athletes would be less about celebration and more about plotting long-term survival. While Athletics Director Greg Byrne has worked toward bridging some of the gap by asking fans to donate to Yea Alabama (the university’s NIL collective), that’s hit somewhat of…

The Miami Heat are interested in trading for Phoenix Suns superstar Kevin Durant again. The Heat tried to trade for Durant at the February NBA trade deadline, but the Suns rejected Miami’s offer for the future Hall of Famer. Durant turns 37 in September. He has one year left on his contract. KD will make $54.7 million next season and will become an unrestricted free agent in the summer of 2026 if he doesn’t sign an extension with his new team. According to Shams Charania of ESPN, the Suns and Durant’s business partner, Boardroom CEO Rich Kleiman,…