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Virginia Tech Gives Promising Update on Status of Skydiver Who Collided With Lane Stadium Scoreboard
A skydiver descending into Lane Stadium ahead of Virginia Tech's spring game on Saturday afternoon is stable after veering off course and colliding into the stadium scoreboard. On a warm but very windy day in Blacksburg, the pregame skydive proceeded as scheduled.
Michigan AD Warde Manuel Is Still Picking Up the Pieces After Sherrone Moore's Acrimonious Exit
In the aftermath of former Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore's sentencing earlier this week, Wolverines athletic director Warde Manuel is still trying to pick up the pieces and move his football program and athletic department forward. Manuel fired Moore last December after the coach engaged in an improper extramarital relationship with a staffer. "I felt betrayed," Manuel told The Detroit News. "It's the best word that I can use.
Duke's Cayden Boozer Makes Decision on Basketball Future As Brother Cameron Prepares to Be Top NBA Draft Pick
One Boozer is better than none. Duke guard Cayden Boozer will return to the program for his sophomore season, the team announced on Thursday. Boozer's return was certainly not a lock, but with twin brother Cameron among the NBA's top prospects, it is a coup for the Blue Devils to land a key rotational piece back for another loaded roster heading into next season.
Michigan State's Tom Izzo Reveals State of College Athletics Nearly Pushed Him to Take NBA Coaching Job
Michigan State coach Tom Izzo has not been shy about voicing his opinions about the state of college athletics. The longtime Spartans men's basketball coach has frequently voiced his opinions about what needs to change with NIL and the transfer portal, with the belief that the current state of affairs in college basketball are not doing right by the student-athletes.
NCAA makes stance clear as ex-NBA player Bailey seeks college eligibility
The NCAA has another eligibility crisis on its hands. Former UCLA Bruin Amari Bailey, a 2023 Pac-12 All-Freshman selection, is attempting to return to college basketball, he told ESPN’s Dan Murphy. Bailey left after one season at UCLA and played 10 games for the Charlotte Hornets in 2024. Now he’s attempting to return to college basketball to further develop his game after a failed early attempt at making a name for himself in the NBA.
Clippers Guard Bradley Beal to Undergo Season Ending Surgery
Clippers guard Bradley Beal will miss the rest of the season due to a fracture in his hip, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Beal, who is in his first season with the Clippers, will undergo season ending surgery to repair the injury.
Cardinals Star Marvin Harrison Jr. Set to Miss Sunday's Game vs. Niners
Cardinals star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to miss Sunday's game against the 49ers after undergoing surgery for appendicitis, head coach Jonathan Gannon told the media on Wednesday. This is not expected to be a long-term issue for Harrison. The second-year wide receiver has hauled in 34 receptions for 525 yards and four touchdowns in nine games this season. He is on track to eclipse his 62-catch, 885-yard and eight touchdown rookie season in 2024.
Vikings' Kevin O'Connell on J.J. McCarthy's Return: 'He's in a Really Good Place'
Vikings coach J.J. McCarthy said Wednesday that starting quarterback J.J. McCarthy is at full health and will practice this week leading into a return to the lineup on Sunday against the Lions. "J.J. McCarthy will have a full week of preparation. He is in a really good place from a health standpoint.
Chargers Linebacker Denzel Perryman's Felony Weapons Charges Have Been Resolved
Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Denzel Perryman has been released from police custody and his felony weapons charges have been dismissed, according to a report from Daniel Popper of The Athletic. Perryman was arrested last Friday night in Los Angeles and was held without bond. The 32-year-old was arrested for multiple weapons violations during a traffic stop. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Office said that Perryman was "extremely cooperative" with deputies during the investigation.
Jedd Fisch Takes Shot at SEC for Scheduling FCS Opponents in November
Washington Huskies coach Jedd Fisch met with the contingent at Big Ten Media Days on Wednesday and was asked about the future of the College Football Playoff. Fisch, who is a proponent of four automatic bids for the league, criticized the SEC's scheduling practices as the Big Ten and SEC continue to square off regarding conference play. The Big Ten plays nine conference opponents per year currently, while the SEC plays just eight. This has been a sticking point in the future format.
ESPN Close to Acquisition of NFL Network, NFL Red Zone
ESPN is nearing a deal to acquire NFL media, according to a report from Andrew Marchand of The Athletic. The deal would include ESPN landing the content for NFL Network, as well as NFL Red Zone. The contract has yet to be signed, but the two sides are closing in on talks that began four years ago, per Marchand. Talks heated up once again about a year and a half ago and this is now the closest they have ever been to a deal.
ACC Announces Plan to Fine Schools for Court and Field Storming
ACC Kickoff is this week in Charlotte, NC, as schools from across the conference participate in media availability ahead of the new football season that begins next month. As is customary at conference media events, updated guidelines or important announcements are disseminated amongst those in attendance.
OG Anunoby Reflects on First Season With Knicks With Big Goal Still in Mind
The New York Knicks made their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2000 last season, and a big reason for their success was free agent signing OG Anunoby. Anunoby signed a five-year, $212.5 million deal with New York as the franchise tried to get better on the wing around star point guard Jalen Brunson. After a strong first season in New York, Anunoby reflected on what it was like to sign that contract in an interview with Forbes.
Scottie Scheffler and His Son Bennett Shared Sweetest Moment After British Open Win
World No. 1 Scottie Scheffler put the finishing touches on his fourth major title and first British Open at Royal Portrush on Sunday afternoon. Scheffler is now just a U.S. Open away from the career grand slam, which would put him amongst the greats in the game of golf. Scheffler has set the bar as the best player in the world over the last few years, but he's made his faith and family his priority when asked about the importance of golf in his life by the media.
Former Falcons Starting QB Desmond Ridder to Sign With AFC North Franchise
Veteran quarterback Desmond Ridder is signing with the Cincinnati Bengals, and now enters the competition to become Joe Burrow's backup this season, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Ridder spent his first two seasons with the Falcons, playing in 19 games while starting 17. Last season, he played six games for the Las Vegas Raiders, which included one start. He has completed 63.6% of his passes in his career for 4,002 yards and 16 touchdowns to 14 interceptions.
Memphis’ Sincere Parker Arrested for Aggravated Assault Following Domestic Dispute
Memphis Tigers men's basketball guard Sincere Parker, who transferred from McNeese State this offseason, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault and vandalism, according to a police affadivit reviewed by Jason Munz of TheCommercial Appeal. The arrest stems from an alleged incident that took place in May between Parker and his girlfriend. The 22-year-old Parker was booked into Shelby County Jail in Tennessee on Saturday.
Jaren Jackson Jr. Requires Surgery One Day After Signing Massive Extension
Memphis Grizzlies star Jaren Jackson Jr., who signed a five-year, $240 million max extension on Monday, sustained a turf toe injury while playing off-site of the team's facility and will need a surgical procedure to repair the injury, according to a report from NBA insider Chris Haynes. The Grizzlies confirmed the news in a statement on Tuesday night. "The Memphis Grizzlies today provided the following medical update on Grizzlies forward/center Jaren Jackson Jr..
Suns Won’t Commit to Trading Kevin Durant to a Preferred Destination
The Phoenix Suns are working with Kevin Durant and his agent and business manager, Rich Kleiman, in trade talks as the Suns look to move on from the 36-year-old 15-time all-star. Durant has presented the Suns with a list of preferred destinations. That list includes the San Antonio Spurs, Houston Rockets and Miami Heat. While the Suns would like to help Durant and send him to a destination of his choice, they're not committed to it.
Trae Young Had Two Words for Knicks’ Request to Interview Hawks Coach Quin Snyder
Add the Atlanta Hawks to the list of teams to deny the New York Knicks a request to interview their sitting head coach. The Knicks were "firmly denied" permission to speak with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder regarding the franchise's coaching vacancy, and Hawks star Trae Young seems happy about that development. In a reaction to the report from ESPN's Shams Charania that the Knicks were shut down from trying to speak with Snyder, Young had a quick two work reply.
NFL Insider Says Aaron Rodgers Was Steelers’ Third Option at Quarterback
Aaron Rodgers officially signed his one-year contract with the Pittsburgh Steelers on Saturday that will pay him up to $19.5 million after incentives. He will be the team's starting quarterback next season, and is expected to report to mini camp. While Rodgers had long been rumored as an option for Pittsburgh, he was reportedly not the team's first choice, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Former Dallas Cowboys CB Kelvin Joseph Arrested Following Fatal Crash
Former Dallas Cowboys second-round pick Kelvin Joseph was arrested early Saturday morning in Richardson, Texas on charges of driving while intoxicated and collision involving personal injury or death. It was first reported by TMZ and also confirmed by CBS Sports, citing police. Plano police received a call from Joseph before 6 a.m. local time admitting to authorities that he had been involved in a crash that struck a motorcycle.
Aaron Rodgers Contract Details With Steelers Released
Veteran quarterback Aaron Rodgers informed the Pittsburgh Steelers earlier this week that he would be signing with the team and would report to minicamp. Now we know the details of Rodgers's agreement to play for the Steelers this fall. It will be a one-year deal with Rodgers worth $13.65 million. The contract includes $10 million guaranteed and has a maximum value of $19.5 million. There are $5.85 million worth of playtime and team performance incentives, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Former NFL Cornerback Adam ‘Pacman’ Jones Arrested on Multiple Charges
Former NFL cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested early Saturday morning in Kenton County, Kentucky on multiple charges, including assault on a police officer, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, according to WOHIO. There was no indication in the police report regarding the details of the incident that led to the arrest of the 41-year-old Jones. This is the third arrest in the past two years for Jones.
First Look at EA College Football 26 Cover, Including Deluxe Version
EA Sports announced Alabama Crimson Tide wide receiver Ryan Williams and Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith as cover athletes for College Football 26, which is set to be released this summer. This is the second edition of the video game since its return last summer following nearly a decade hiatus. The brand couldn't have picked two bigger stars in college football to grace the cover of the video game this summer.
Celtics Star Jaylen Brown Discusses Treatment Options for Torn Meniscus in Knee
Boston Celtics star Jaylen Brown played through the NBA playoffs with a partially torn meniscus in his right knee. Brown, who lacked his usual explosiveness down the stretch of the season, played through pain as Boston pursued its title defense. While Brown discussed his knee issue during the playoffs, the extent of the injury wasn't revealed until after the Celtics were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals by the New York Knicks.
Thunder Star Jalen Williams Fined $25,000 for Game 7 Postgame Press Conference Attire
Oklahoma City Thunder star Jalen Williams was levied a $25,000 fine from the NBA on Monday for wearing a shirt that said, "F--- art, let's dance," to his postgame press conference following the Thunder's Game 7 win over the Denver Nuggets on Sunday. The NBA's official fine was for "wearing clothing with profane language" to the postgame media session.
Nikola Jokic Had Incredibly Relatable Quote After Nuggets Lose Game 7
Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was clearly upset with his team's performance in Sunday's Game 7 of the Western Conference semifinals, which ended with a 125–93 blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Nuggets are now eliminated in the semifinals for the second consecutive postseason since winning the NBA title in 2023. It's another opportunity that has slipped away for Jokic, who is in his prime as the league's best player. How will Jokic deal with this loss over the next couple days?
Former NFL Wide Receiver Antonio Brown Detained Outside Miami Boxing Event
Brown was briefly detained after gunshots rang out outside a celebrity boxing event in Miami early Saturday morning. Former NFL wide receiver Antonio Brown was briefly detained by police outside of a celebrity boxing event early Saturday morning in Miami, according to a report from the Associated Press. Brown's brief detainment came after gunshots were fired outside of the event.
Angel Reese Made Honest Admission About Caitlin Clark Foul That Got Her Heated
The Chicago Sky dropped their season opener to the Indiana Fever 93-58 on Saturday, but the story after the game surrounded a hard foul of Fever star Caitlin Clark on Sky forward Angel Reese. The foul prompted a brief scuffle before the officials reviewed the play for a flagrant. Clark was assessed the flagrant (which clearly angered the Fever guard), while Reese and Clark's Fever teammate, Aliyah Boston, received offsetting technicals.
NFL Rookie Photoshoot Gave First Look at First-Year Players in New Uniforms
The NFL Players Association held their annual rookie photo shoot on Saturday afternoon, giving fans a glimpse at several rookies in their full professional uniforms for the first time. The event, which is usually held at USC in Los Angeles, was held at Cal Lutheran University in Calabasas, Calif. this year, as USC held their school graduation on Saturday.
Ravens, Running Back Derrick Henry Agree to Contract Extension
The Baltimore Ravens and star running back Derrick Henry have agreed to a two-year, $30 million contract extension, including $25 million guaranteed, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. It's the largest deal in NFL history for a running back over the age of 30. Henry carried the ball 325 times for 1,921 yards and 16 touchdowns in his first season in Baltimore. This article was originally published on www.si.com as Ravens, Running Back Derrick Henry Agree to Contract Extension.
Packers Guard Misses Out on Millions Due to Two Missed Snaps
Green Bay Packers guard Sean Rhyan's 2025 salary is $2 million less than it could have been due to a snap count stipulation in his contract. In fact, Rhyan missed out on the raise by just two snaps total across his first three NFL seasons, according to a report from ProFootballTalk.
Clemson’s New Scheduling Agreement With Notre Dame Comes With Key Benefit
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and Clemson Tigers are expected to announce a scheduling agreement in the near future that will ensure the two schools play each other annually through the 2038 season, according to multiple reports. The Fighting Irish and the Tigers have met periodically over the last decade thanks to Notre Dame's scheduling agreement with the ACC, which requires the program to play at least five conference schools per season.
Tyrese Haliburton Thinks His Dad Was in the Wrong After Confrontation With Giannis
The Indiana Pacers mounted a furious comeback to force overtime and defeat the Milwaukee Bucks 119-118 in Game 5 to advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. Pacers star Tyrese Haliburton blew by Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo for a layup with a second to go to secure the win. After the final buzzer, chaos ensued as Haliburton's father approached Antetokounmpo to taunt him. Things escalated from there, as the two went face-to-face in confrontation and had to be separated.
Karl-Anthony Towns Had Incredible Late-Game Sequence to Lift Knicks to Game 4 Win
The New York Knicks went into Little Caesars Arena and pulled off a late-game comeback against the Detroit Pistons to steal Game 4 of the Eastern Conference first round series on Sunday afternoon, 94-93. The Knicks now lead the series 3-1 and go back home to Madison Square Garden with an opportunity to close out the upstart Pistons and advance to the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Knicks have Karl-Anthony Towns to thank for pulling off the late-game comeback.
Notre Dame’s Jordan Clark, Son of ESPN’s Ryan Clark, Signs UDFA Contract With Jets
Notre Dame defensive back Jordan Clark, the son of former NFL safety and ESPN analyst Ryan Clark, has signed an undrafted free agent contract with the New York Jets, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Clark played six seasons of college football, five at Arizona State and his last season for national championship runner-up Notre Dame. In 56 games played, Clark tallied 176 combined tackles, nine tackles for loss, 22 passes defended and four interceptions-including one returned for a touchdown.
Florida A&M to Hire Former Heisman Trophy Winner As Next Men’s Basketball Coach
Florida A&M is hiring former Florida State dual-sport star and Heisman Trophy winner Charlie Ward as the program's next men's basketball coach, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel. The deal is pending board approval in a meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Ward, who won the 1993 Heisman Trophy as a quarterback at Florida State, played for four seasons on the hardwood for the Seminoles as well.
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