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Sources: Andrej Stojakovic Will Return to Illinois
Illinois guard Andrej Stojakovic will return to the Illini next season, sources told Sports Illustrated's Kevin Sweeney on Friday. The return of Stojakovic continues the offseason momentum for the Illini as the program tries to replicate its Final Four season. Even though Illinois is losing star freshman guard Keaton Wagler to the NBA, it is now returning five of its eight top scorers in the Ivisic twins, Jake Davis, David Mirkovic and now Stojakovic heading into next season.
Geno Auriemma Feuds With Dawn Staley As South Carolina Ends UConn's Title Defense in Final Four
UConn coach Geno Auriemma was disgusted with the officiating (and with South Carolina's Dawn Staley) as the Gamecocks rolled over the undefeated Huskies 62–48 in the women's Final Four on Friday night. UConn was held to just 31% shooting from the floor and a paltry 29% mark from three to lose its first game all season in the national semifinal. South Carolina, meanwhile, shot 38% from the floor and outrebounded Connecticut 47–32 in a dominant performance on the glass.
Saint Louis Agrees to New Contract With Coach Josh Schertz Original
Schertz will remain at Saint Louis despite overtures elsewhere this cycle. Saint Louis men's basketball coach Josh Schertz will remain with the program with a new contract. | Jeff Curry-Imagn Images Saint Louis men's basketball coach Josh Schertz will remain with the program after agreeing to a new contract with the school, athletic director Chris May told reporters on Friday morning.
Travis Steele Dismisses Bruce Pearl's Comments About Miami (Ohio)'s Tournament Résumé
One of the biggest storylines coming out of last weekend in college basketball was legendary former coach Bruce Pearl going on national television and openly discussing his belief that undefeated Miami (Ohio) may not be deserving of a bid to the men's NCAA tournament unless the program wins the MAC. "Miami (Ohio), here's the deal. Are we gonna select the 68 most deserving teams or the 68 best teams?" Pearl said over the weekend.
Will Wade Rips ‘Soft' Wolfpack as NC State Blows Late Lead in Loss to Miami
NC State head coach Will Wade was not shy about his displeasure in his team's play after the Wolfpack surrendered an 8–0 run in the final minute to fall to Miami 77–76 on Saturday afternoon.
Sources: Virginia Tech Nearing Agreement With Brent Pry for Defensive Coordinator Role
Virginia Tech is nearing an agreement to bring back Brent Pry as the program's defensive coordinator under new head coach James Franklin, sources confirm to Sports Illustrated. The deal has yet to be finalized. Virginia Tech is nearing an agreement to bring back Brent Pry as the school's defensive coordinator under James Franklin, sources confirm to @SINow. The deal has yet to be finalized. @mzenitz and @RJ_cfb were first to report.
Projecting the College Football AP Top 25 for Week 14
Here's the projected college football AP Top 25 heading into the final week of the regular season. The Projected AP Poll Ranking 1. Ohio State Buckeyes: 11-0 (8-0 Big Ten) This Week: Won 42-9 vs. Rutgers Week 14: Away at Michigan 2. Indiana Hoosiers: 11-0 (8-0 Big Ten) 3. Texas A&M Aggies: 11-0 (7-0 SEC) This Week: Won 48-0 vs. Samford 4. Georgia Bulldogs: 10-1 (7-1 SEC) This Week: Won 35-3 vs. Charlotte Week 14: Home vs. Georgia Tech 5.
Projecting the College Football AP Top 25 for Week 14
Week 13 in college football provided some clarity in regard to the College Football Playoff race. Oregon knocked off USC to cement the Ducks' status as one of the top 12 teams in the country. Meanwhile, Georgia Tech had a golden opportunity to punch its ticket to the ACC title game and failed to capitalize, losing its home finale to Pittsburgh. Here's the projected college football AP Top 25 heading into the final week of the regular season. This Week: Won 42-27 vs. No. 16 USC This Week: Won 17-6 vs.
Ole Miss Announces When Lane Kiffin Will Make Decision About Coaching Future
It's no secret that Ole Miss head coach Lane Kiffin has options. The Rebels coach has his program ranked sixth in the College Football Playoff rankings, sitting at 10-1 on the season ahead of Black Friday's rivalry game against Mississippi State. But while the Rebels continue preparation for a regular season finale to cap off a historic season, both LSU and Florida are courting Kiffin for their open head coaching jobs.
Raheem Morris Offers Injury Update on Starting QB Michael Penix
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix missed last Sunday's 34-10 loss to the Dolphins with a bone bruise in his knee, but Atlanta coach Raheem Morris told reporters on Wednesday that he feels "really good" about Penix returning on Sunday against the Patriots. Penix is officially day-to-day with the injury to his knee, but it sounds like he is trending towards a return as the Falcons try to bounce back against the red-hot Patriots.
Deion Sanders to Undergo Medical Procedure to Address Lingering Pain in Left Foot
Colorado Buffaloes head football coach Deion Sanders will undergo a procedure on Tuesday to address lingering pain in his left foot, he announced in his weekly press conference. Sanders is hoping to return to the team on Wednesday to continue preparation for Saturday's game against No. 22 Iowa State on Saturday. "I'm having a procedure today," Sanders told reporters, per the Daily Camera. "Prayerfully, I'll be right back tomorrow. It is what it is, and we found what we found and we knew what it was.
Trail Blazers Ownership Announces Formal Agreement in Place to Sell the Franchise
The Allen family estate has announced formal plans to sell its majority stake in the Trail Blazers, according to Bill Oram of The Oregonian. The franchise will be sold to a group led by Tom Dundon, the majority owner of the NHL's Hurricanes, for a price that is expected to exceed $4 billion. The sale is anticipated to close by the end of the 2025–26 basketball season. Paul Allen, the late co-founder of Microsoft, purchased the team in 1988 for $70 million.
Bills Make Injury Decision on First-Round Rookie Cornerback Maxwell Hairston
The Bills have placed their first-round rookie cornerback Maxwell Hairston on injured reserve, and he will miss at least the first four games of the season. Hairston sprained his LCL early in training camp, and will need a little more time to heal. He is expected to play a significant role upon his return to the lineup. The No. 30 pick starred at the University of Kentucky, where he was a two-time second-team All-SEC selection.
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.
Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League Announces NIL Deals With Several College Stars
Unrivaled, the professional women's 3-on-3 basketball league founded by WNBA stars Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart in 2023, continued its impressive growth by announcing NIL deals with several college stars on Saturday.
World’s Oldest Marathon Runner Dies After Being Hit by Car
Indian-born runner Fauja Singh, who was believed to be the world's oldest marathon runner, was killed in a hit-and-run accident on Monday while crossing the road in Punjab, India, according to a report from ESPN. He was 114. News of Singh's death was spread by local media in India on Monday after Singh suffered severe head trauma while crossing the road in his native village of Jalandhar.
Lane Kiffin Takes Shot at Hugh Freeze for Frequency of Offseason Golf
A fun SEC offseason topic online has been the frequency in which Auburn Tigers coach Hugh Freeze has been playing golf. The 55-year-old Tigers coach is heading into a pivotal year three at the helm, and after going 6–7 and 5–7 record in his first two seasons, his seat is certainly warming up heading into the fall. Couple the inconsistency on the field with the mixed results on the recruiting trail, and his leisurely golf games have come even more under the microscope.
Four Teams Expected to Show Interest in Suns Veteran Bradley Beal
The Phoenix Suns officially traded star Kevin Durant in a historic seven-team deal on Sunday that formally kicked off a summer of transition for the franchise. Now that Durant's departure is official, all eyes are on what comes next for the team and veteran guard Bradley Beal. Beal's future in Phoenix remains murky, as the team looks to potentially move the two years and $110 million remaining on his contract.
Clippers, Jazz, Heat Agree to Three-Team, Multi-Player Swap
The Los Angeles Clippers, Utah Jazz and Miami Heat have agreed to a three-team trade involving several players, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Miami will receive: Norman Powell from the Clippers Los Angeles will receive: John Collins from the Jazz Utah will receive: Kevin Love from the Heat Kyle Anderson from the Heat 2027 Clippers second-round pick The Heat instantly get better on the wing, as Powell will certainly help them on both ends of the court.
Ump Hushed Mets Dugout Complaints With Six-Word Comeback
The New York Yankees and New York Mets are doing battle in a Fourth of July holiday weekend Subway Series at Citi Field in Queens, and Friday afternoon's series opener got started with a bang. With the game tied 2-2 in the bottom of the second inning, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and others from the team's dugout were seen hollering in the direction of home plate umpire Mike Estabrook during an at-bat for Mets outfielder Tyrone Taylor.
Suns Mulling Big Decision on Bradley Beal’s Future With Franchise
The Phoenix Suns are considering all options when it comes to the future of Bradley Beal with the franchise, including a potential buyout, according to a report from Duane Rankin of AZ Central. Beal is considered to have one of the toughest contracts in basketball to trade.
Jurickson Profar Delivers Moonshot Home Run in Return From PED Suspension
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar played in the franchise's first series of the season in late March, going 3-for-15 in a four-game sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres. It was a rough start to the season for the newly acquired outfielder, which was made worse shortly thereafter when he landed an 80-game suspension for performance-enhancing drugs.
Dallas Mavericks Add NBA Title-Winning Coach to Bench
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Frank Vogel as an associate head coach to Jason Kidd, according to a report from Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype. Vogel will now work under Kidd, reuniting the coaching duo that won an NBA title together in 2020 with the Los Angeles Lakers, when Kidd worked as an assistant under Vogel. Vogel is replacing Sean Sweeney on Dallas's bench, who left his position for a job with the Spurs. The 52-year-old Vogel did not coach in any capacity last season.
Cavaliers Reunite With Veteran Forward Larry Nance Jr.
The Cleveland Cavaliers are reuniting with veteran forward Larry Nance Jr. on a one-year deal, according to a report from NBA insider Marc Stein. Nance spent 2018-21 with the Cavaliers, and has since played for the Portland Trail Blazers, New Orleans Pelicans and Atlanta Hawks. Last season with the Hawks, Nance averaged 8.5 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists. It was unlikely that he would return to the Hawks after recent acquisitions created a financial crunch for the veteran.
One Eastern Conference Playoff Team on Kevin Durant’s Wish List Wasn’t Interested
Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has three teams on his preferred destinations list for a trade this summer: the Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Miami Heat. But there could have been a fourth. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, Durant would have welcomed the opportunity to join the New York Knicks. But after making the Eastern Conference finals with their current core, they were reportedly not interested in trading for Durant, who will turn 37 in September.
Rams Sign Former First-Round Pick at Offensive Tackle
The Los Angeles Rams have agreed to a contract with veteran offensive tackle D.J. Humphries, his agency announced on Thursday. The 31-year-old former first-round pick was in talks with the San Francisco 49ers earlier this offseason, but a contract never materialized. Now he is heading to the Rams after playing two games with the Chiefs last season. Humphries spent his eight prior seasons with the Arizona Cardinals, who drafted him in 2015.
Bulls Deny Knicks Permission to Speak With Billy Donovan
The New York Knicks have been denied permission to speak with Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan about the franchise's coaching vacancy, according to a report from Bulls reporter K.C. Johnson. According to Johnson, the Bulls value Donovan's coaching acumen, communication skills and ability to connect with players and members of the organization. The Bulls are now added to the growing list of teams who refuse to allow the Knicks to speak with their sitting head coach.
Aaron Rodgers Frustrated with NFL’s Decision on Preferred Helmet Model
New Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has spent time between minicamp workouts this week trying to find a comfortable helmet. That's because the NFL banned Rodgers's preferred Schutt Air XP Q11 helmet and he will not be allowed to wear it this fall. A year ago, Rodgers wore this helmet while the NFL contemplated a decision. It was listed as "not recommended" for player use last season, but was not banned. This season, the model's use is prohibited.
Brian Windhorst Identifies Potential Candidates for Open New York Knicks Coaching Job
The New York Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday after a six-game defeat to the Indiana Pacers in the franchise's first Eastern Conference finals appearance in 25 years. Despite taking the Knicks to the cusp of the NBA Finals, owner James Dolan and president of basketball operations Leon Rose chose to move in a different direction with the franchise that is currently in win-now mode. ESPN's Brian Windhorst believes that the Knicks job is as compelling as it is complex.
Kevin Love Posts Hysterical Instagram Clip Reacting to Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, less than a week removed from losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference finals. Thibodeau led the Knicks to two straight 50-plus win seasons and took New York to their first conference finals appearance in 25 years. But that wasn't enough for him to keep his job, as the Knicks fell to the Pacers in the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Dodgers to Sign Veteran Righty to Bolster Injury-Plagued Bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers are signing veteran righty Jose Urena to bolster their injury-plagued bullpen, according to a report from Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Urena will be available to pitch Tuesday against the New York Mets - the team that he began the season with. Urena had been pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays since May, but was designated for assignment over the weekend.
Three Heisman Winners Highlight Ballot for 2026 College Football Hall of Fame
Three Heisman Trophy winners highlight the ballot for the 2026 College Football Hall of Fame. The National Football Foundation released the ballot on Monday for the 2026 class with Auburn's Cam Newton, Baylor's Robert Griffin III and Alabama's Mark Ingram all eligible at the top of the ballot for the first time. All three made college football history in their own way. Newton became the third player in FBS history to throw for 20 touchdowns and rush for 20 touchdowns in a season.
NFL Insider Used Four Words to Describe Trey Hendrickson’s Willingness to Sit Out
Cincinnati Bengals pass rusher Trey Hendrickson has not been shy about wanting a new contract with the franchise. After recording an NFL-best 17.5 sacks last season, Hendrickson has been seeking a new deal. However, the two sides have not been able to even come close on an agreement. Cincinnati gave him permission to seek a trade before the NFL draft, but he wasn't moved. Following the draft, Hendrickson spoke with ESPN and very clearly stated his displeasure over the state of negotiations.
Full 2025 NCAA Baseball Regionals Schedule: Dates, Times, Locations
The NCAA men's baseball tournament is upon us as the road to Omaha for the College World Series begins on May 30 with the NCAA regionals round. Here's everything you need to know about the regionals, including format, locations and game times that have been released. NCAA Baseball Regionals Format The NCAA Baseball regionals begin on May 30 at 16 different sites across the country.
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