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Big East Hires Former MLB Executive Tim Brosnan as Next Commissioner
Skip to main content Skip to footer Karl Heiser/College Hoops/August 11, 2026 (Big East Conference Logo) The Big East has announced that former Major League Baseball executive Tim Brosnan will be the conference’s next commissioner, replacing departing commish Val Ackerman on September 1. A 1980 Georgetown grad, Brosnan started at MLB in 1991. He has served as the President/CEO of Major League Baseball Enterprises since 2002.
Full Guide to Duke vs. UConn: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Duke and UConn are no strangers to the late rounds of the NCAA Tournament. The Blue Devils and Huskies have combined to win almost one-third of the men's basketball national championships since 1991.
Full Guide to Georgetown vs. DePaul: Where, When, TV, Streaming, Starting Lineups
Since the new Big East was established ahead of the 2013-14 season, Georgetown and DePaul have been no strangers to the conference's basement. At least one of the two programs has finished in the bottom three of the conference standings in each of those 12 seasons, and both have finished there in seven. Ed Cooley and Chris Holtmann are in the early stages of rebuilding their respective programs, making comparison basically unavoidable whenever the two meet.
Adam Thielen Doesn't Really Think the Steelers Are Contenders, Right?
(Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports) The Pittsburgh Steelers recently claimed WR Adam Thielen off waivers, per Tom Pelissero. The 12-year veteran reportedly wanted “one more shot at a Super Bowl in his final season.” Two-time Pro Bowl WR Adam Thielen was claimed off waivers by the Steelers, per source. Thielen, 35, wanted one more shot at a Super Bowl in his final season and now lands with longtime NFC North rival Aaron Rodgers in Pittsburgh.
Cameron Carr Has Started Hot for Baylor Basketball
The Tennessee transfer came to Waco ready to play and is shooting 67.6% from the field and 52.9% from three in the first significant action of his collegiate career. Cameron Carr came to Waco as a bit of a reclamation project. The former four-star recruit played sparingly as a freshman at Tennessee, then suffered a thumb injury just four games into his sophomore campaign that sidelined him for weeks. He opted to hit the transfer portal mid-season and seek a medical redshirt.
This incoming Big Ten transfer named second-best "Wing Stopper" for 2025-26 season
Isaac Trotter recognized the former Aggie as one of the best wing defenders in college basketball. In a recent piece from CBS Sports' Isaac Trotter ranking the best individual defenders in college basketball by archetype, Maryland Basketball's Solomon Washington was named the second-best "Wing Stopper" in the country. Although he cites several defensive statistics in his analysis, Trotter's rankings are primarily based on game tape and thus factor in more context than just using statistics alone.
Maryland Basketball Added to 2025 Players Era Festival Field
The Terps have drawn quality matchups vs. Gonzaga and UNLV for the upcoming tournament in Las Vegas. As announced earlier this month, Maryland Basketball will take part in the 2025 Players Era Festival in Las Vegas. The Terps are replacing the previous program of their new head coach, Buzz Williams, who was at Texas A&M, in the tournament field. Maryland is set to face UNLV on Monday, November 24 and Gonzaga on Tuesday, November 25.
Derik Queen 2025 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Karl Heiser / NBA / June 24, 2025 Derik Queen is one of the most skilled players in the 2025 NBA Draft. He’s not without his flaws, but the Maryland product has plenty to offer at the next level. Here’s the scouting report on the talented big from Baltimore.
Coley Mick and Trill Withers Dropped by Underdog Fantasy?
Karl Heiser / Uncategorized / May 22, 2025 In a surprising move, Underdog Fantasy has apparently dropped content creators Coley Mick and Trill Withers. Coley broke the news by quote tweeting the pair’s latest episode of Third Time’s the Charm and indicating that it would be the final episode of the show. Series finale. Third time was not, in fact, the charm. https://t.co/ZuB5l86QM9 — Céad Míle Fáilte (@ColeyMick) May 20, 2025 Trill Withers confirmed the news a few minutes later.
Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O'Malley Rematch Set For UFC 316
Sports Media James Herrick / UFC / April 1, 2025 UFC CEO Dana White has announced the UFC 316 main and co-main event. The headliner features a rematch for the UFC bantamweight title between Merab Dvalishvili and Sean O’Malley. The co-main event will be a women’s bantamweight title fight between Julianna Peña and Kayla Harrison. The event will take place on June 7 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
Tennessee Softball: Karlyn Pickens Hurls Fastest Pitch in NCAA Softball History
Sports Media Karl Heiser / Uncategorized / March 24, 2025 Tennessee Softball junior pitcher Karlyn Pickens threw the fastest recorded pitch in NCAA Softball history on Monday. In the top of the sixth inning against Arkansas, Pickens fired a 78 MPH strike to set the record. 78.2 MPH 😳 Karlyn Pickens just threw the FASTEST recorded pitch in NCAA Softball history 🔥🔥 @Vol_Softball pic.twitter.com/CHhnAOvbhc — SEC Network (@SECNetwork) March 25, 2025 Absolute gas.
Creighton vs. Auburn Men's Basketball: How to Watch, Odds, Injuries, Series History, and Prediction
Following dominant showings in the Round of 64, Auburn and Creighton meet up with a trip to the Sweet 16 on the line. Can the Bluejays take down one of the title favorites? Two of the country's best big men will face off when Creighton meets Auburn in the Round of 32. Auburn's Johni Broome has put together an excellent campaign and is one of the favorites for National Player of the Year.
UFC Vegas 101 Best Bets
Sports Media James Herrick / UFC / January 10, 2025 The UFC is back with its first fight card of the new year. Let’s celebrate with some bets. Thankfully, UFC Vegas 101 has several underdogs that are worth betting on. Here are three of the best bets you can make for UFC Vegas 101. *All lines are taken from DraftKings and are accurate as of 3:30 p.m. EST on Jan. 10, 2024.* The first bet for UFC Vegas 101 comes in the main event between Amanda Ribas and Mackenzie Dern.
Raiders Fire General Manager Tom Telesco
Sports Media Trey Daubert / NFL / January 9, 2025 It had to be done. A couple of days after firing Antonio Pierce, the Raiders are also canning their general manager too. Las Vegas has fired GM Tom Telesco. The Raiders team account was the first to report the news. They put out this little statement to address the firing of Telesco. It had to be done. The Raiders went 4-13 this year and everything Telesco touched pretty much turned to poo. I know what Raiders fans will say.
Saints fire head coach Dennis Allen
After suffering their seventh straight loss Sunday, the New Orleans Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen, ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter first reported Sunday. Another coaching change: Saints have fired head coach Dennis Allen, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/D1t7gyS4dX — Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 4, 2024 *** This is a breaking news story. Stay tuned for updates.
UFC Edmonton: Five Things We Learned
Sports Media James Herrick / UFC / November 3, 2024 UFC Edmonton was a fight card that featured a bevy of fighters who had an opportunity to make a statement. Obviously, not everyone put on an impressive performance, but a handful of fighters did. Here are the five biggest lessons we learned from UFC Edmonton. In the UFC Edmonton main event, Brandon Moreno won a lopsided decision against Amir Albazi. The performance was a throwback from Moreno as he looked like his usual self.
2024 Fantasy Football Breakout Candidates: Week 9
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / Fantasy Football, NFL / November 3, 2024 We are at the halfway point of the 2024 NFL Season. Can you believe it’s already November? This is where the season gets really interesting–especially as it pertains to fantasy football. Speaking of fantasy, which players are potential breakout candidates this week?
WATCH: Stanford Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / November 2, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below.
WATCH: Cal Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / November 2, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Cal Basketball enters the 2024-25 season as one of the newcomers to the ACC.
Paolo Banchero out indefinitely with torn oblique
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / November 1, 2024 Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero will be out indefinitely with a torn oblique, the team announced Thursday night. Brutal pic.twitter.com/xJeDVCoh4Q — Ben Rohrbach (@brohrbach) November 1, 2024 Banchero suffered the injury Wednesday night against the Chicago Bulls in a 102-99 loss. He still played 37 minutes, finishing with 31 points, seven rebounds and four assists on 12-of-22 shooting and 2-of-9 from 3-point range.
Rob Manfred Sucks But The New Pick Off Rule Is Cool
Sports Media Trey Daubert / MLB / November 1, 2024 Most of the MLB rule changes absolutely suck and cater to the Gen Z crowd who have no interest in watching baseball. If Rob Manfred was smart (he’s not and has an IQ of 35) he would do a better job marketing the sport but that’s a topic for a different day. However, if we’re looking for positives, the pick off rule is cool and should stay in place moving forward. Back in the day, you could just throw over to first an unlimited amount of times.
WATCH: Notre Dame Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / November 1, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Notre Dame Basketball enters the 2024-25 season with an extremely positive outlook.
WATCH: Florida State Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 31, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Florida State Basketball enters the 2024-25 season after missing the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
Lonnie Walker to play in EuroLeague
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / October 31, 2024 After failing to make the Boston Celtics’ roster in preseason, guard Lonnie Walker is signing with Zalgiris Kaunas in the EuroLeague, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Wednesday. Lonnie Walker IV will sign with Zalgiris Kaunas of the Euroleague, agent George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group tells me and @BobbyMarks42. The deal will include an NBA buyout clause until Feb. 18.
WATCH: Syracuse Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 31, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Syracuse Basketball enters the 2024-25 season after finishing middle of the pack in the ACC and missing the NCAA Tournament.
WATCH: Clemson Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 31, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Clemson Basketball enters the 2024-25 season after a miracle run to the Elite Eight in the 2024 NCAA Tournament.
WATCH: Wake Forest Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 22, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below.
2024-25 NBA Preseason Power Rankings
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / October 22, 2024 The 2024-25 NBA Season is officially here! That means it’s power-ranking time! Where do we have each of the 30 teams ranked ahead of the new season? Let’s dive into it! Jordi Fernandez was a good hire, but this team traded star wing Mikal Bridges while obtaining their first-round pick back. They’re in full-on tank mode. Washington finished one win above the Pistons last year.
WATCH: Pittsburgh Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 21, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview Pitt Basketball enters the 2024-25 season after consecutive surprise top-five finishes in the ACC standings.
2024-25 Premier League Power Rankings: October
Sports Media Jerry Walker / Soccer / October 20, 2024 We are now seven matches into the 2024-25 Premier League season and it is time for a second edition of the Vendetta Sports Media power rankings. Once again Jerry Walker and Jackson Fyda rank all 20 teams and give their thoughts on what has gone well or been dreadful for all of England’s top teams. T-19) Wolverhampton Average 19.5 (Jerry 20, Jackson 19) Yikes. What has happened to Wolves?
WATCH: North Carolina Basketball 2024-25 Season Preview
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Videos / October 20, 2024 This clip comes from Jimmer Range Episode 51, which previews ACC Basketball ahead of the 2024-25 college basketball season. Please note that this is not intended to be an exhaustive preview, but rather our preliminary thoughts on each ACC team. The link to the full episode is available below. Full ACC Preview North Carolina Basketball enters the 2024-25 season as one of the favorites to win the ACC.
Jimmer Range Episode 51: 2024-25 ACC Preview/Predictions
Sports Media Karl Heiser / College Hoops, Podcasts, Videos / October 17, 2024 The Jimmer Range boys are back for Season 4! We’re practically back from the dead considering each of us were drowning in work and failed to get an episode uploaded for the entirety of the 2023-24 college basketball season. We recorded four of them, but none of them were posted anywhere. They’ll remain in the Jimmer Range Vault forever. This year, Karl and Alex are back in full force.
Titans Cut Jamal Adams
Sports Media Mitchell McHugh / NFL / October 17, 2024 Jamal Adams’s time in Nashville is already at a close. Per ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Tennesse Titans have agreed to release the veteran Saftey. Titans are honoring the request of former Pro-Bowl safety Jamal Adams for his release, per source. Adams is healthy and looking forward to his next opportunity. Adams’ agents Kevin Conner and Robert Brown of @UniSportsMgmt confirmed his release.
Kawhi Leonard to be sidelined indefinitely due to knee inflammation
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / October 17, 2024 Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard is expected to miss an indefinite period of time to begin the 2024-25 season due to recovering from right knee inflammation, ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania first reported Thursday. Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard is expected to be sidelined for indefinite period of time to start the NBA season as he rehabilitates the inflammation in his right knee, league sources tell me and @NotoriousOHM.
Maryland Basketball: Projecting the Impact of Chance Stephens
Among the more intriguing pieces on the 2024-25 Maryland Basketball roster is redshirt sophomore guard Chance Stephens. The Loyola Marymount transfer is a relatively unknown quantity after coming off the bench in his lone season of college basketball before transferring to UMD and missing the 2023-24 campaign due to an offseason knee injury.
Ty Lue is ready to prove naysayers wrong in 2024-25
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / August 28, 2024 The Los Angeles Clippers will be entering a new phase without Paul George next season. After extension negotiations with George, 34, soured throughout last season, the star wing headed East by signing a four-year max contract with the Philadelphia 76ers. Now being a team that’s being written off without George, head coach Tyronn Lue is relishing the opportunity to prove any doubters wrong.
Netflix to launch new NBA docuseries 'Starting 5' on Oct. 9
Sports Media Matt Hanifan / NBA / August 28, 2024 Netflix is tipping off a new NBA docuseries this coming fall called “Starting 5,” which will peel back the curtain on the 2023-24 NBA season for five players leaguewide. The production, produced by LeBron James‘ Uninterrupted studio, will feature James, in addition to reigning champion Jayson Tatum, Jimmy Butler, Anthony Edwards and Domantas Sabonis. The docuseries will be directed by Susan Ansman, Trishtan Williams and Peter J.
UFC Vegas 96: Five Things We Learned
Sports Media James Herrick / UFC / August 25, 2024 UFC Vegas 96 was an entertaining night of fights from the UFC Apex. The event had a great main event, several great performances, and more. That gives us a lot of options as we highlight the lessons from the event. Here are the five biggest things we learned at an action-packed UFC Vegas 96. In the UFC Vegas 96 main event, Caio Borralho took a massive step up in competition to fight Jared Cannonier.
Maryland Football Got Done Dirty in College Football 25
College Football 25 is here after so many years of waiting. Early feedback seems to be overwhelmingly positive, and seeing fresh college football content on the timeline is a lot of fun. I don’t have a PS5 and never really got into football video games, but we do have guys streaming the game all the time over on the Vendetta Twitch channel. Even though I probably won’t own the game for the foreseeable future, I can tell you with absolute certainty that Maryland Football got hosed by EA Sports.
Maryland Basketball: Former Terp Jahmir Young makes NBA Summer League debut
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Dijak Announces WWE Departure
Earlier today, Dijak, WWE NXT Superstar, announced that his time with the WWE has come to an end. Dijak expressed his frustrations about the status of his contract on social media, stating that the company never negotiated with him and he was “stonewalled.” He went on to say WWE did not make him an offer about the status of his contract until the last minute.
Kyle Filipowski Groomed By Mormon Fiancee, Family Alleges on Twitter
Former Duke forward Kyle Filipowski was invited to the green room of the 2024 NBA Draft. After going undrafted in the first round, a video circulated of Filipowski leaving the draft with his fiancee. That’s when things started to get weird. Jonathan Givony went on The Lowe Post and offered an explanation for Filipowski’s slide, throwing in a detail that something was going on with the former Blue Devil’s betrothed, Caitlin Hutchison.
Jeff Skinner To Enter Free Agency Following Sabres Buyout
The Jeff Skinner era for the Buffalo Sabres is coming to a close. The former 40-goal scorer will now be a free agent on Monday after Kevyn Adams decided to buy out his contract. Obviously, at 32, he is not quite the dynamic offensive player who signed in Western New York for $9 million per season. However, the Toronto native still knows how to score and could definitely help a playoff team on the cheap. Check out his current metrics per JFresh: Jeff Skinner will be bought out by BUF.
Wizards Trade Deni Avdija To Portland Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija is on the move to the Portland Trail Blazers. In a bit of a puzzling move for both sides, the Wizards are getting both Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick in tonight’s draft. Not a ton of value back for a player picked in the top ten only four years ago. Woj just confirmed the news earlier tonight: The Washington Wizards are trading F Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers for Malcolm Brogdon and the 14th pick tonight and 2029 pick, sources tell ESPN.
OG Anunoby intends to sign five-year, $213 million deal to return to Knicks
Woah! Less than 24 hours after the New York Knicks traded for Mikal Bridges, the organization intends to bring back OG Anunoby on a five-year, $213 million mega-deal, ESPN NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski was first to report Wednesday. Free agent F OG Anunoby intends to sign a five-year, $212.5 million contract to return to the New York Knicks, sources tell ESPN. Deal will include a player option and a trade kicker.
Tidjane Salaun 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Height/Weight/Draft Age: 6’9″/217 lbs/18 years old Wingspan/Standing Reach: 7’1.5″/9’2″ Primary Position: Wing Season Stats: 9.0 PPG, 4.0 RPG, 1.0 APG, 37.3% FG, 32.9% 3PT, 74.7% FT, 1.2 SPG, 0.2 BPG, 1.5 TOPG One of Tidjane Salaun’s biggest strengths is his high-level athleticism at just 18 years old. He is a constant mover on offense who needs to be constantly accounted for lest he exploit a hole in the defense and cut to the rim for a direct pass or a lob.
Baseball Legend Willie Mays Has Passed Away
The baseball world is in mourning this evening as the death of the legendary Willie Mays has been announced. May’s family has confirmed he passed peacefully and was surrounded by family. He was 93. “My father has passed away peacefully and among loved ones. I want to thank you all from the bottom of my broken heart for the unwavering love you have shown him over the years.
Dalton Knecht 2024 NBA Draft Scouting Report
Height/Weight/Draft Age: 6’6″/212 lbs/23 years old Wingspan/Standing Reach: 6’9″/8’7.5″ Primary Position: Wing Senior Season Stats: 21.7 PPG, 4.9 RPG, 1.8 APG, 45.8% FG, 39.7% 3PT, 77.2% FT, 0.7 SPG, 0.6 BPG, 1.7 TOPG Dalton Knecht might be the best shooting prospect in the 2024 NBA Draft. There’s a legitimate case. He is a true marksman who displayed an ability to hit shots even from NBA range during his lone year at Tennessee, converting 39.7% of his three-point attempts.
Purdue Basketball: 3 keys for a Boilermakers victory over No. 6 Wisconsin
The Big Ten's top teams will face off in Madison for sole possession of the conference lead. What are the keys for Purdue to come away with a road win? By Karl Heiser | Feb 3, 2024 After a loaded Saturday college basketball slate, two of the nation's top teams will face off in Madison, Wisconsin for the outright lead in the Big Ten.
Matthew Berry Owes Mike Evans A Personal Apology
No word from Matthew Berry on the challenge. I’m 100% positive he will just pretend like it never happened. Even if Berry wants to pretend like it never happened… can we just agree on one thing? Berry owes Mike Evans a damn apology letter. Forget about me. What Berry said about Evans prior to the season goes down as the worst call of the entire fantasy season. Evans finished as WR3 in fantasy and Berry had him ranked as WR33 and on the hate list. And you call this man the face of fantasy football?
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