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The TCU women's basketball season ended on Monday night in the Elite Eight.
TCU got to its first Elite Eight in program history this season before Texas ended TCU's run. Texas did just enough in the second half to win by 11, 58-47.
Horned Frogs star Hailey Van Lith did everything she could to try and lead them to the Final Four, finishing with 17 points, eight rebounds, and two assists. She was the only Horned Frogs player to finish in double figures.
During her post-game media conference, she called out the media for not taking the Horned Frogs seriously before the season began.
"I don't even know if we really had a whole lot of expectations. I mean, at the end of the day, we weren't ranked at the beginning of the year," Van Lith said, via ASAPSports.com. "A lot of my teammates didn't get the recognition and the accolades they deserve."
Despite the loss, Van Lith had a tremendous 2024-25 season. She averaged 17.9 points, 5.4 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game and became the only player to lead three different schools to the Elite Eight in NCAA history, whether it's men's or women's college basketball.
She helped the LSU Tigers and Louisville Cardinals get to the Elite Eight before transferring to the Horned Frogs for this season. Horned Frogs fans will remember this run for a long time.
The UCLA Bruins will play the UConn Huskies in one of the Final Four games and the Texas Longhorns will play the South Carolina Gamecocks in the other. Both games will take place this Friday at Amalie Arena.
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Aaron Rodgers responds to criticism from Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw
The Pittsburgh Steelers' signing of quarterback Aaron Rodgers was an immediately polarizing move that did not sit well with large portions of the fan base. It also did not sit well with one of the team's all-time greatest players, four-time Super Bowl winning quarterback Terry Bradshaw. Bradshaw initially referred to the signing of Rodgers as a "joke" and that he should "stay in California and go chew bark" in reference to Rodgers isolating himself in a darkness retreat last year. On Saturday, Rodgers finally had a chance to respond to Bradshaw and did so with a combination of taking the high road, and also trying to make light of it. “I whisper to the gods every single day. I’ve known Terry for a long time, being a part of Fox. Terry’s a legend. He’s an absolute legend. He won four Super Bowls. He’s had a legendary career in the media. But Terry, like a lot of people, doesn’t know me. And so, he’s got an idea of what he thinks about me based on what I’ve done, the documentary, what I’ve said, darkness retreat, whatever the hell you want to talk about. I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level. I feel like if he gave me a chance to get to know him, then we’d have a good friendship." He ended the answer by saying, "So, I’d love to get to know Terry on a deeper level if he’s open to it. And maybe we can go chew some bark or whatever the hell he’s talking about together.” The Steelers were in a pretty desperate quarterback situation this offseason after completely overhauling the position for a second year in a row. They missed out on the chance to re-sign Justin Fields, let Russell Wilson walk, missed out on every other veteran who changed teams and passed on the opportunity to select a quarterback near the top of a weak quarterback draft class. (They ultimately selected Ohio State's Will Howard in the sixth round.) The whole Rodgers saga has been quite a soap opera for the Steelers as they waited around for months while he decided on whether or not he wanted to play this season, and if he wanted to play for the Steelers. Add in the fact he has had a tendency to cause some off-field distractions with his comments and weekly "Pat McAfee Show" appearances, as well as the fact he will turn 42 years old this season and hasn't been a top-tier quarterback in three years, and a lot of Steelers fans — and former players — were put off by the idea. The only thing that will matter in the end, however, is how Rodgers plays on the field. He has said all of the right things since joining the team, and his new teammates have all spoken highly of him so far, but it will still come down to results on the field. The Steelers have not won a playoff game in eight years and are facing added pressure each year to end that drought. They are hoping Rodgers has one more good year in him to help them advance in the postseason.
Commanders WR Terry McLaurin expands on ending training-camp holdout
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin had been holding out of training camp but reported Sunday. McLaurin was fined $200K ($50K per day) for skipping four days of camp. The fines, however, aren't the only reason he returned to the team's facility in Ashburn, Va. He also missed spending time with fans and teammates. According to ESPN's John Keim, supporters chanted his name at Sunday's practice, and the WR later signed autographs for approximately 30 minutes. "It feels good to be around my teammates and around the fans," the WR said, per Keim. "I can't beat that at all. They showed me a lot of love and support. You lose sight of something when the business gets involved, but I never lost sight of the way they supported me. It's business, but it has nothing to do with them." While it's a positive for the Commanders that McLaurin is no longer holding out, it's fair to wonder whether contract negotiations will continue to drag on. The WR is entering the final year of his deal and seeking an extension. (He's set to make $15.5M this season.) McLaurin and the team have made little progress in negotiations thus far. The two-time Pro Bowler recorded a career-high 13 touchdown catches in 17 games last season, but his age could be a concern for the Commanders. McLaurin turns 30 on Sept. 15. He's already injured as well. McLaurin is starting training camp on the active/physically unable to perform list because of an ankle issue. The WR is aiming to make a quick recovery and insists his age shouldn't be a factor in contract negotiations. McLaurin said the Commanders should view it on a "case-by-case" basis. McLaurin has been one of the NFL's more consistent pass-catchers, surpassing 1,000 receiving yards in five of his first six seasons with Washington. Now that he's back with the team, perhaps that will remind the Commanders why they love having him around. That could expedite contract talks.
Steelers Rookie Will Howard Reveals 1 Problem He Has With Aaron Rodgers
The Pittsburgh Steelers' brass is hoping that the whole team can learn a thing or two from new quarterback Aaron Rodgers during the 2025 season. Some players have already been raving about the wealth of knowledge that he has been giving to his teammates during the little bit of time that he has been at the facilities for. The idea is that even though he is a bridge quarterback, his mentorship can lead to Pittsburgh reaching the next level under him and for a few years afterwards as well. Will Howard has been the most vocal with praising Rodgers. However, he told Brian Batko of one particular issue he has with him and the main "downside" with being on a team with him. "Howard admitted there’s a downside to it, however," Batko wrote. "Sometimes, he just has to look away when Rodgers makes a certain throw because it reminds him that his arm talent isn’t quite at that level." There is a big difference between the two players. Rodgers has won four MVPs and a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Howard was a sixth-round pick after just one notable season in college football, even though he won the National Championship. There is a lot for the rookie to learn from the 41-year-old, and that includes watching him make big-league throws that he has yet to even try. Batko explained exactly the kind of throws that Rodgers has been making that has humbled Howard in training camp so far. "There was one moment Friday when Rodgers subtly lowered his arm angle to avoid a leaping Keeanu Benton — trying to get his hands up for a batted pass — and fit the ball into a window to rookie running back Kaleb Johnson over the middle," Batko noted. "Rodgers also had one of his classic off-the-back-foot tosses to Darnell Washington after a play-fake." There is not much that Rodgers has not seen or done in his career. The Steelers are hoping he can take some of that experience and utilize it with whatever he has left in the tank for the 2025 season, even if it means reminding Howard that he has a long way to go in development. Being a starting-caliber quarterback in the NFL is a struggle in the first place, let alone being a perennial MVP. Steelers Are Looking For Howard To Learn And Develop Quicker Thanks To Rodgers Of course, Howard didn't mean those comments to be rude or obnoxious. He is still praising his mentor for the different kind of passes that he can still make. He never had to drop his arm angle to get by the defender with a sidearm throw, but now he can learn to do add that to his repertoire and use that to try and win a starting job somewhere later on in his career. Howard has already been impressing the fans at training camp, as he has quickly become a fan favorite. He appears to be a lock to make the 53-man roster, even if he would be kept as the third-string emergency quarterback. He will have the whole season to watch, learn, develop, and pick Rodgers' brain. Knowing him, he could even keep asking the veteran questions after he leaves the team. Depending on where the Steelers draft in 2026, Howard could have a realistic chance at winning the starting job that year. Everyone knows that they want a franchise quarterback in the first round, but depending on where they fall in the draft compared to other passer-needy teams, they could end up passing on that position for another year. That would give the 2025 sixth-round pick a chance to prove himself to his peers and his coaches.
Matthew Golden receives nickname and comparison from Packers assistant coach that will leave fans salivating to watch him play
The 4'2 40-yard dash and the speed Matthew Golden shows on tape were big motivators for the Green Bay Packers to finally select a wide receiver in the first round after 23 years. In the first week of training camp, his smoothness to run routes is evident, and his quickness to explode from the line of scrimmage catches the attention of everyone around him. Assistant head coach and special teams coordinator Rich Bisaccia is no different. He likes to give players nicknames based on profile comparison, and Golden has already received his: Bob Hayes, the Bullet, a former star Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers receiver who was an All-Pro three times in the 1960s and won two gold medals in the 1964 Tokyo Olympics on track and field. Hayes, who passed away in 2002, one year before Matthew Golden was born, is the only person to win both a Super Bowl title and an Olympic gold medal. "[Bisaccia] told me to look him up. I looked him up and I saw he was real fast," Golden said in the locker room. "So he gave me that nickname." Bob Hayes played for the Cowboys from 1965 through 1974. He was a First-Team All-Pro in 1966 and 1968, a Second-Team All-Pro in 1967, and a Pro Bowler in those three years. With speed as his calling card, he was the NFL receiving touchdowns leader in 1965 and 1966. It's impossible to know how close Matthew Golden will be to that amazing career, but this is an answer the Packers don't need right now. So far, the early signs are as promising as they could be. "For any of these guys coming in for the first time, you don't know the opportunities that are going to be presented to each player, and then they’ve got to respond," general manager Brian Gutekunst said earlier this week. "We think he's got a chance to certainly make an impact for our football team. I think it's going to be a competitive group. But again, we took him where we took him for a reason. At the same time, he's a third-year college kid. He has two years at Houston, one year at Texas. So far, so good." Part of the appeal for the Packers was Golden's positional versatility. In his lone season at Texas, the wide receiver played 664 snaps outside, 175 in the slot, and even 12 in the backfield. "It's easier initially to start with a primary position, but really it's about how much they can handle," head coach Matt LaFleur explained. "The more he shows he can handle, that will naturally occur. We've done a nice job, [passing game coordinator Jason] Vrable and [wide receivers coach Ryan] Mahaffey do a really good job training these guys. We always try to teach concepts and where you fit within the concept. The more a player proves he can handle that and move around, the more opportunities he gets." Matthew Golden has shown he can impact the offense right away. As fast as he is on the field.
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