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Andrew Kulha

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Consensus No. 1 women's recruit Aaliyah Chavez commits to Oklahoma

It's a huge win for the Oklahoma Sooners women's basketball program. It's perhaps one of the biggest recruiting wins the Sooners have ever seen, at least on the basketball court.

How the boldness of Derik Queen got Maryland into the Sweet 16

The Maryland Terrapins haven't been to the Sweet 16 since 2016. That changed on Sunday thanks to Queen.

Former Texas HC Rodney Terry exits with a classy statement

Rodney Terry has spent a ton of time devoted to building up the Texas Longhorns' basketball program. Unfortunately, what he's done, specifically as head coach, hasn't been enough.

Mississippi State's HC says Baylor loss hurts, and he's right to be disappointed

To be fair to Mississippi State head coach Chris Jans, he's done a great job with the Bulldogs since taking over in 2022.

Rams' Puka Nacua reveals when he wants to retire

Los Angeles Rams wideout Puka Nacua has quickly become a star in the NFL. The thing is, though, he's not planning on doing this forever, so he may as well make hay while the sun shines.

Texas A&M lands legacy four-star WR

Mike Brown is a four-star wide receiver from Spring, Texas. Him committing to the Texas Aggies is a big deal for Mike Elko and staff for that reason alone.

Yankees sign pitching relief, make move on Luis Gil

Don't expect to see New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Gil for some time, as he was recently moved to the  60-day injured list with a right lat strain.

Duke's Cooper Flagg discusses ankle injury after first-round win

Cooper Flagg played only 22 minutes in Duke's 93-49 win over Mount St. Mary's in the first round.

Packers targeting top WR prospect in NFL Draft?

Green Bay still undoubtedly needs some fresh talent in the wide receiver room.

Brian Kelly and LSU reach into Alabama to pull out elite CB recruit

For as important as in-state recruiting can be, reaching into a rival state and snagging a top recruit can be a huge moment on the recruiting trail for a program.

John Calipari using message, mindset to help Arkansas in March Madness

Of course, Calipari has been there before, but he's also used some mindset tricks to instill confidence into himself and his Arkansas team for this March Madness run.

Why Bill Belichick, North Carolina turned down 'Hard Knocks'

It would have been something to witness.

Pistons' Cade Cunningham says he 'whispered' bank on game-winner

Cade Cunningham has become a superstar before our very eyes, and it couldn't have come at a better time for the Detroit Pistons.

Kentucky taking 'underdog mentality' into March Madness

There have not been many times in the past 35 years that Kentucky basketball could be considered an "underdog."

Texas' Rodney Terry seemingly stating his case to keep job after First Four loss

Things aren't looking good for Texas Longhorns head coach Rodney Terry. 

Bronny James gets honest about dealing with criticism, negativity

Bronny has shown some growth this season in the G League, where he's averaging 20.6 points per game.

Astros RHP Luis Garcia suffers disappointing setback

Houston Astros right-hander Luis Garcia missed all of the 2024 season and pitched in just six starts in 2023 due to Tommy John surgery he underwent in May of 2023. Now, with the 2025 season fast approaching, the Astros gave a concerning update on the once tantalizing pitcher.

North Carolina's Seth Trimble makes bold statement after First Four win

Usually it's Duke that gets to play the "bad guy" in the NCAA Tournament, but this season the Blue Devils have passed that honor on to their biggest rival, the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Iowa State HC Bill Fennelly earns historic victory in women's First Four

Wednesday's First Four victory over Princeton was a big win for the Iowa State women's basketball program for quite a few reasons.

Commanders significantly rework Deebo Samuel's contract 

The Washington Commanders took a bold stance on their offseason and decided to find a way to give their young superstar rookie, Jayden Daniels, another big-time weapon.

Arkansas receives commitment from professional Lebanese hooper

It used to be that once you went professional you lost your college eligibility, but things have changed in the NIL era. As such, John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks are taking advantage of the international recruiting market.

Former exec gives bold take on Shedeur Sanders' ability to handle pressure

The NFL is a pressure cooker and that's true whether you're a quarterback or a long snapper.

West Virginia loses elite hoops commitment after Darian DeVries departure

It has undoubtedly been a tough stretch for fans of the West Virginia basketball program. 

Will the Packers make this shocking move in first round of draft?

The Green Bay Packers just don't draft wide receivers in the first round of the NFL Draft.

Michigan State's Tom Izzo heads into March Madness with nothing to prove

It sounds like Izzo is doing his best to not get caught up in the "what have you done for me lately?" culture.