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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.
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.
Three Reasons Why UConn's Thrilling Elite Eight Victory Over Duke Defied Logic, and One Reason Why It Didn't
For the third time in four seasons, UConn is going to the men's Final Four. How the Huskies advanced past No. 1 seed Duke on Sunday evening in Washington, D.C., still requires some processing. The Blue Devils led the Huskies by as many as 19 points in the contest, appearing primed to cruise into a second consecutive Final Four of their own. But this is college basketball, and perhaps more importantly, THIS. IS. MARCH.
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.
The Five Strangest Moments From the 0-0 First Half of Texas A&M vs. Miami
The first half of Saturday's College Football Playoff first-round tilt between the No. 7 Texas A&M Aggies and No. 10 Miami Hurricanes was littered with mistakes and strange moments, culminating with a 0–0 halftime score. Here are the five strangest moments from a sloppy first half in College Station.
Virginia Tech reveals Franklin‘s contract details
Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin signed a five-year deal to become the program’s new leader, and the school revealed the full details of the contract on Friday. Franklin’s five-year deal is worth $41.75 million, at an average of $8.2 million per year. Franklin is set to make $12.75 million in year four and $13.25 million in year five of the deal.
Virginia Tech reveals Franklin‘s contract details
Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin signed a five-year deal to become the program’s new leader, and the school revealed the full details of the contract on Friday. Franklin’s five-year deal is worth $41.75 million, at an average of $8.2 million per year. Franklin is set to make $12.75 million in year four and $13.25 million in year five of the deal.
College Football Week 12 Takeaways: Jeremiyah Love Deserves All the Heisman Love
Week 12 of the college football season proved to be a significant one. With ESPN's College GameDay in Pittsburgh for the first time in 20 years, Notre Dame star running back Jeremiyah Love stole the show in a dominant win over Pitt. Elsewhere in the college football landscape, we learned plenty about Oklahoma's College Football Playoff chances.
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.
Patriots Trade Veteran Pass Rusher to Niners
The Patriots are trading veteran defensive end Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick, according to a report from NFL Network's Tom Pelissero on Tuesday. White became replaceable after losing his starting job at defensive end. The Patriots have been rolling Harold Landry III and K'Lavon Chaisson as their two primary pass rushers, and White's production has curbed in 2025.
NBA Releases Statement Following Arrests of Chauncey Billups, Terry Rozier in Alleged Gambling Scheme
The FBI unsealed indictments of more than 30 individuals tied to illegal gambling activity on Thursday morning. Among those arrested were Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups. Billups allegedly took part in mafia-influenced illegal poker games, while Rozier allegedly helped confidants profit from prop bets on his games by voluntarily pulling himself out of contests due to injury.
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.
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.
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.
Suns Make Surprise Move for Euroleague Finals MVP on One-Year Deal
The Phoenix Suns are signing former Wisconsin Badgers star and Euroleague Finals MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis to a fully-guaranteed one-year contract, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Hayes-Davis has been playing for Fenerbahce in Turkey, who he helped win the 2025 Euroleague Championship while averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He made 42.3% of his three-point attempts.
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.
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.
New York Knicks Fire Coach Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks have fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. The departure of Thibodeau comes after the Knicks lost in six games to the Indiana Pacers in the Eastern Conference finals. It was New York's first appearance in the conference finals in 25 years. "Our organization is singularly focused on winning a championship for our fans," team president Leon Rose said in a statement confirming the news.
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.
Veteran Infielder Kolten Wong Announces Retirement
After an 11-year Major League career that included two Gold Gloves, longtime St. Louis Cardinals second baseman Kolten Wong is retiring. The Cardinals announced Wong's career decision on social media on Monday. After 11 seasons in the Major Leagues including eight with the Cardinals, two-time Gold Glove winner Kolten Wong has officially announced his retirement.
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.
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.
Details of New Contract for Illinois Head Football Coach Bret Bielema
Illinois Fighting Illini head football coach Bret Bielema has signed a six-year contract extension that runs through the 2030 football season, the school announced on Tuesday. Not a single place he would rather be.
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.
Michigan Head Coach Sherrone Moore Expected to be Suspended During 2025 Season
Michigan Wolverines head football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to be suspended for two games of the 2025 season, according to a report from ESPN's Dan Wetzel and Pete Thamel. The anticipated suspension of Moore, which is self-imposed by the university, is related to the Connor Stalions advanced scouting saga in which the former staffer illegally recorded opponent signals. Moore's suspension will not be two games to begin the 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.
Lakers Star Luka Doncic Donates $5,000 to Restore Vandalized Mural of Kobe Bryant
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic hasn't wasted any time leaving a good impression on basketball fans in the City of Angels, both on and off the court. Most recently, Doncic donated $5,000 to cover the entire goal of the GoFundMe page set up by artist Louie Palsino, which was created to restore the vandalized mural of Kobe and Gigi Bryant between 14th and Main Street in Los Angeles. The mural was painted following Kobe and Gigi's death in a 2020 helicopter crash.
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.
NBA Insider Issues Update on Luka Doncic’s Health Heading into Game 4
Los Angeles Lakers star Luka Doncic was dealing with a viral stomach bug all throughout the day leading up to Friday night's Game 3 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Doncic ended up playing, albeit at less than 100%, and scored 17 points to go along with eight assists and seven rebounds in the 116-104 loss. Heading into an important Game 4 on Sunday afternoon, Doncic is feeling much better, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania.
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.
Seahawks Trading Backup QB Sam Howell to Vikings
After drafting Alabama quarterback Jalen Milroe in the third-round of the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks are trading veteran backup quarterback Sam Howell to the Minnesota Vikings, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Howell will now compete for snaps in Minnesota with second-year quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who missed his entire rookie season with a meniscus injury.
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.
Dolphins, Seven-Time Pro Bowler Jalen Ramsey to ‘Explore Trade Options’
The Miami Dolphins and seven-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jalen Ramsey are mutually set to explore trade options, according to a report from NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero. It would not be a surprise if the 30-year-old Ramsey, who is set to make $25.1 million next season, plays elsewhere. Ramsey just finished his second season in Miami after spending three-plus seasons with the Jacksonville Jaguars and another three-plus seasons with the Los Angeles Rams.
Bucks Provide Damian Lillard Injury Update Ahead of NBA Playoffs
Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard will miss the start of the NBA playoffs as he continues to recover from a blood clot that has sidelined him since March 18th, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. While Lillard has made significant progress in his recovery, he is not yet cleared. However, the Bucks are optimistic that he could be cleared at some point during the postseason. He is ramping up his basketball activity this week in the next stage of his recovery.
Iowa Hires Drake’s Ben McCollum As New Head Men’s Basketball Coach
The Iowa Hawkeyes have hired Drake's Ben McCollum as the program's new head men's basketball coach, according to a report from ESPN's Pete Thamel and Jeff Borzello. Iowa athletic director Beth Goetz confirmed the hiring to Scott Dochterman of The Athletic, noting that the contract with McCollum was completed The 43-year-old McCollum will replace Fran McCaffery, who was fired earlier this month after 15 years at Iowa.
Orioles Sign Veteran Starter Kyle Gibson to One-Year Deal
The Baltimore Orioles have signed 37-year-old veteran starter Kyle Gibson to a one-year deal worth $5.25 million, according to a report from Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. The addition of Gibson comes after Grayson Rodriguez got hurt in spring training and will begin the regular season on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Gibson has made at least 30 starts in each of the past four seasons, and is back in Baltimore for a second stint after spending the 2023 season with the Orioles.
Stefon Diggs Wraps Up First Free Agency Meeting With AFC East Team
Veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs met with the New England Patriots on Thursday and is heading home without a free agency deal, sources told Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer. The Patriots and Diggs had a productive visit and will continue discussing a potential deal, but for now, he will remain a free agent. Diggs tore his ACL last season in his only year with the Houston Texans. Prior to the injury, he caught 47 passes for 496 yards and three touchdowns in eight games.
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