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Andrew Kulha

Andrew Kulha is probably the only sports writer you know who also doubles as a mortician. Spooky! @KulhaSports

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

Alabama HC Kalen DeBoer has been learning from Nick Saban all along

Kalen DeBoer will have Nick Saban as a consigliere of sorts as he navigates his first season as head coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide.

LSU lands commitment from four-star OT, ex-Arkansas pledge

The 247Sports Composite ranks him as the No. 11 offensive tackle in the 2025 class and he's the consensus top recruit out of the state of Arkansas.

Tigers' extended slump might just be reality for team in 2024

Detroit is 3-10 in its last 13 games and ever since the Tigers came out to a red-hot 5-0 start, they've played 29-40 baseball.

Former undrafted free agent a player to watch as Packers gear up for 2024

The soon-to-be second year wideout from Ole Miss recently earned some praise from his quarterback.

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs could play a role on offense in 2024

Ohio State safety Caleb Downs is one heck of a player. He, of course, hasn't shown that yet in a game for the Buckeyes, but the resume he built as a freshman at Alabama last season is more than impressive.

Cade Cunningham should be the only one safe in Pistons' retooling

It's officially a new era in Detroit just as it should have been all along.

Keisean Nixon and 'annoying' Deebo Samuel add fun twist to Packers-49ers rivalry

Nixon and Samuel are former teammates from their time at South Carolina, and the two are cool.

Sparks rookie Cameron Brink carried off court after injury

She was drafted right after Caitlin Clark went to the Indiana Fever and she's quietly had a strong rookie season. She's averaging 8.1 points, 5.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.1 steals per game.

Texas HC Steve Sarkisian has big pressure, but also big support

Heading into Year 4, Sarkisian and the Longhorns firmly have legitimate national championship aspirations. And yes, while that does come with a ton of pressure for a head coach — at a place like Texas, he does also have all the resources he needs to succeed.

Yankees 1B shares update after suffering forearm fracture

It's being reported by Jorge Castillo of ESPN that the players expects to miss at least eight weeks with a fracture in his right forearm.

Alabama lands four-star 2025 OT, lifting class to No. 3 nationally

Head coach Kalen DeBoer hasn't even coached a down yet for the Tide, but he's already found a ton of success on the recruiting trail — picking up right where Nick Saban left off.

Even under pressure, Will Howard can give Ohio State the run threat it needs

There are no guarantees, especially at a place like Ohio State, but there's a strong chance that Kansas State transfer quarterback Will Howard will be the Buckeyes' starting quarterback in 2024.

Chargers rookie WR earns record-setting guaranteed payday

There's a scenario in which he will be the Chargers' No. 2 wideout option behind Quentin Johnston, who L.A. took 21st overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Watch: Paul Skenes gives up his first first-inning run in his seventh start

Pirates rookie righty Paul Skenes is a phenom and he's taken Major League Baseball by storm.

Cincinnati lands four-star CB over Michigan and Virginia Tech

Travis Kelce may be Cincinnati's most famous alumni, but for a cornerback like this, Sauce Gardner is undoubtedly the prototype.

The Texas Longhorns just landed another elite quarterback recruit

He hasn't even played his junior year of high school ball yet so there's still time for another program to try to steal him away, but for what it's worth, he sounds pretty locked in with the Longhorns.

Wisconsin lands four-star LB over Oregon, Texas A&M

According to 247Sports, he's the No. 18 linebacker recruit in the country.

The Packers may finally unleash Preston Smith on defense

Preston Smith has been one heck of a pass rusher in the NFL for quite some time.

Packers GM explains why Aaron Jones isn't with the team

Running back Aaron Jones was the heart and soul of the Green Bay Packers after Aaron Rodgers was traded to the New York Jets.

Four-star WR narrows choices to USC, Mizzou and Penn State

Corey Simms, a four-star wide receiver from St. Louis, Missouri, is an extremely interesting 2025 prospect.

Oregon HC Dan Lanning calls Nick Saban a robot, in a good way

Oregon football head coach Dan Lanning was only around Nick Saban for a year, but his time spent with the legendary coach clearly paid off.

Texas wins recruiting battle for in-state 2025 cornerback

Head coach Steve Sarkisian has done a terrific job of recruiting during his time in charge of the Texas Longhorns, and the trend is continuing on the 2025 recruiting trail.

Sherrone Moore knows he's always under the spotlight at Michigan

The new head coach may not be the polarizing figure that Jim Harbaugh was, but in his four games filling in for a suspended Harbaugh, he did learn that no matter who is calling the shots at Michigan, the spotlight is always on the "Block M."

Packers in extension talks with three-time Pro Bowler

It certainly sounds like the three-time Pro Bowler wants to be a Packer for life.

Tigers should seize chance to phase out injured SS

The Detroit Tigers shortstop was already one of the worst everyday hitters in MLB. A career .252 hitter, he's hit .183 so far this season with an OPS of .456.