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Michigan makes the 'Final Seven' list for an elite five-star coveted 2026 recruit
Wisconsin Badgers: Big Ten Rival Aims to Flip 2026 DL Commitment
While the Wisconsin Badgers are in danger of losing a running back commitment on one front, a defensive lineman could be next to go. Four-star commitment Amari Latimer and three-star defensive lineman Djidjou Bah are notable commitments within the 2026 class for the Badgers. Both recruits proved to be difficult players to land given the pursuit of other programs, and despite verbal commitments the challenges may not be over. The Georgia native Latimer drew heavy interest from the home state Bulldogs late in the recruiting process but has stayed in contact with the staff through his commitment. Latimer is a crucial part of the 2026 class for Wisconsin and a commitment that was earned by the staff through persistence and dedication. Bah, on the other hand, was a flash commitment for the Badgers as the defensive lineman locked in an official visit, offer, and verbal commitment all within a month. The speed of the commitment, however, could come at a cost for the Wisconsin Badgers moving forward as the defensive lineman has continued to generate exposure. Since committing to Wisconsin, Bah has earned scholarship offers from the likes of Penn State, Colorado, and Missouri with the Nittany Lions being the most aggressive recruiter of the defensive lineman to this point. Penn State Nittany Lions Pushing to Secure Fall Visit With Wisconsin Badgers Commit Djidjou Bah While nothing has been officially booked, both Penn State and Bah are working to find a date for a visit during the upcoming season. Bah could very well be looking for a fun experience, but many signs point towards the fact that the recruitment of the defensive lineman is not necessarily over. Penn State has been a very consistent and strong recruiter of Bah since the recruit announced his commitment to the Badgers. In addition to the Nittany Lions, however, has been NC State, Michigan State, Missouri, and Colorado who have all been in recent contact. Bah might be committed to the Badgers currently but the possibility of the flip in the future seems high given the openness of the process for the recruit. For the Wisconsin Badgers, potentially losing Bah at this point in time would be a difficult loss to deal with due to the need for defensive linemen. Wisconsin is thin long-term at the position and cannot afford to put off adding talent to the room for another recruiting cycle. The Badgers once attempted to hold three defensive line commitments with the 2026 class before Carmelow Reed announced his commitment to Ole Miss. With that in mind, dropping down to a lone commitment in Arthur Scott would be a tough blow for the staff late in the cycle.
ESPN Predicts Mets-Twins Trade One Week Before Deadline
The New York Mets are a half-game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies for first place in the NL East, but their pitching staff is still injury-ravaged despite the recent returns of Sean Manaea and Frankie Montas. Brandon Waddell (hip), Dedniel Nuñez (elbow), Max Kranick (flexor), Paul Blackburn (shoulder), Tylor Megill (elbow), Griffin Canning (Achilles), Drew Smith (elbow), A.J. Minter (lat), Danny Young (elbow), and Christian Scott (elbow) are alll on the Mets' IL. The MLB Trade Deadline is July 31 at 6 p.m. EST, so the front office has one week to add healthy arms from around the league this season. ESPN's David Schoenfield predicted on Thursday that New York would trade for a Minnesota Twins reliever. "One guarantee of the trade deadline: The Mets will add to the bullpen, probably with more than one trade. Though the rotation still ranks fifth in ERA, that was built off a hot start," he wrote. "More importantly, the only Mets starter to complete six innings since June 7 has been David Peterson. As a result, manager Carlos Mendoza has run relievers Reed Garrett, Huascar Brazoban, Jose Butto and Ryne Stanek into the ground. The bullpen had a 2.78 ERA through May, but that figure is over 5.00 since the beginning of June (ranking near the bottom of the majors)." "The Twins have two high-profile relievers in [Jhoan] Duran and [Griffin] Jax, both of whom are under team control through 2027, so they'll be much more expensive than your usual short-term relievers if the Twins decide to trade one or both," he continued. "Duran would be harder to deal -- but bring more in return -- so we'll say Jax will go. Don't be fooled by his 4.09 ERA: He has 68 strikeouts and 12 walks in 44 innings with a 97-mph heater. He's an elite strikeout reliever, the type you want on the mound in October." The Mets are hot despite their injuries, as they're on a four-game winning streak and just swept the Los Angeles Angels. Next up is a road trip against the San Francisco Giants and San Diego Padres. New York right-handed pitcher Clay Holmes (8-5, 3.48 ERA) will face Giants right-hander Logan Webb (9-7, 3.08 ERA) on Friday.
Nick Saban responds to speculation about coaching return amid NFL rumors
Shortly after former Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback and current college football analyst Greg McElroy shared that someone "in the know" believes there's a possibility Nick Saban — who retired in January 2024 — might return to coaching, NFL insider Albert Breer suggested that the Dallas Cowboys could be a potential destination for the seven-time national champion. According to Mike Rodak of 247Sports, Saban was asked during a Friday appearance on Fox News if he intends to come out of retirement. "No, I'm really happy with what I'm doing right now," Saban responded. "It's exciting to still be involved in the game. It's exciting for me to work with athletic directors, conference commissioners, people in Congress to preserve the integrity of our game and continue to be able to create opportunities to help young people create value for their future that will help them be successful in their life, which is what we always try to do as a coach." Saban, now working as an ESPN analyst, will be 74 in October. Per Christian Datoc of the Washington Examiner, President Donald Trump could consider having Saban "lead a new commission examining problems arising with the growth of name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights and coinciding changes to the NCAA transfer process." Meanwhile, it's thought that Cowboys owner and general manager Jerry Jones could look to hire a big-name candidate if first-year head coach Brian Schottenheimer fails to impress during the 2025 campaign. Additionally, Fox Sports personality Colin Cowherd recently hinted that Saban could be interested in becoming the head coach of the Cleveland Browns if the team selects Texas quarterback Arch Manning as the first pick in the 2026 draft. "There is no opportunity that I know of right now that would enhance me to go back to coaching," Saban added during Friday's segment. "I enjoy what I'm doing. I did it for 50 years. I loved it. I loved the relationships with the players. I loved the competition. But it's another station of life now. I enjoy what I'm doing right now and want to continue to do it — spend more time with my family, my grandchildren, my children. It's been really, really good." The "right now" portion of Saban's comments attracted the attention of Pro Football Talk's Mike Florio, who was quick to point out he did not say "no for good" regarding a return to coaching. In short, it seems that rumors about Saban's future could hover over the college and pro football communities through at least the rest of the year.
Packers rookie could miss time after suffering injury in training camp
The Green Bay Packers offense was dealt a bit of a blow early in training camp. Friday, third-round rookie wide receiver Savion Williams was a spectator for practice after suffering a concussion. Williams, chosen by the Packers with the No. 87 overall pick in April’s NFL Draft, is aiming to climb the depth chart at a crowded wide receiver position this summer. At 6-foot-4 and 222 pounds, Williams ran the 40-yard dash in a blazing 4.48 seconds during the NFL Combine and has the profile of potentially becoming a reliable possession receiver and after-the-catch weapon for quarterback Jordan Love and the Packers’ offense. Reaching those benchmarks and climbing the depth chart will have to wait, though, as Williams works his way through the concussion protocol and back onto the field for practices during training camp and the preseason this summer.
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