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The transfer portal is a wild and fast-moving spot in college sports today. Sometimes, when players leave the portal, it works out, and sometimes, it doesn’t.
Ohio State like every other big program loses a slew of players who choose to enter the portal and the Buckeyes use the portal to make additions in replace.
One former Buckeye took to TikTok to admit that he didn’t make the right decision to leave the Buckeyes, which is something you don’t see often.
Former Ohio State DE Omari Abor admits leaving Columbus wasn’t the right move
Abor played the 2022 and 2023 seasons in Columbus after being a top-100 player and four-star recruit in the class of 2022 out of Duncanville, Texas. Abor left the program following the 2023 regular season and transferred to play with the SMU Mustangs. Abor took to TikTok to tell how he felt about that move.
After spending the 2024 season with SMU, Abor landed back in the portal where he remains. As a junior, Abor played in just two games with the Mustangs and made two tackles. Ohio State’s depth on the edge has been heavy the last few years and finding playing time has been tough.
Abor played in one game as a freshman and five games as a sophomore in Columbus. The 6-foot-3 pass rusher made two tackles in his Ohio State career.
In today’s NIL landscape, players sometimes go to other programs for a pay raise. It appears that is what may have happened with Abor, based on the post he made. Abor openly regrets that move and it goes to show that the grass isn’t always greener elsewhere.
The spring portal will open on wed day and hundreds and hundreds of college athletes will enter it. Some will find homes and some won’t, that’s just how it goes.
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If you thought NASCAR’s Silly Season couldn’t get any sillier, enter Jimmie Johnson and his Legacy Motor Club with a sprinkle of Haas drama. That’s right, the seven-time Cup Series Champion-turned-owner is not only eyeing a third charter, but he’s also pulled our attention again with rumors of a potential merger with Haas Factory Team. Add in a sprinkle of lawsuits, legal chaos, and wild speculation, and NASCAR off-season shenanigans are officially ten out of ten. Could Legacy Motor Club Lock in the No. 41 Charter? For Jimmie Johnson and Legacy Motor Club, expansion is no secret. The team wants to get a third car on the grid by 2026 or at the very latest 2027, and they’re allegedly sizing up the No. 41 charter currently warming benches for Cole Custer at Haas. Still, as with all good NASCAR drama, a zillion question marks loom. The No. 41 charter isn’t just an easy target. It’s tethered to Haas’ shop and resources, both of which Legacy could desperately use. However, nothing in NASCAR is as straightforward as it should be. Bubba Wallace’s spotter Freddie Kraft even hinted on “Door, Bumper, Clear” that a Cup Toyota team outside the usual Joe Gibbs Racing and 23XI suspects might be making moves here. Spoiler alert, Legacy is the Toyota team left in the room, making the dots pretty easy to connect. Bruised Bumpers and Legal Battles: Charter Troubles with Rick Ware Why take a direct route to expansion when you can pit-maneuver your way through lawsuits and restraining orders? Legacy Motor Club’s path to its dream third charter is gridlocked thanks to legal battles with Rick Ware Racing. Here’s the inside scoop. Jimmie Johnson and Legacy claim Rick Ware had agreed to sell them a charter for 2026, but things went sideways over which charter was “the one” and when it was supposed to happen. Rick Ware argues their deal was for 2027, not 2026, and they’ve been bickering in court like siblings arguing over who was promised the last cup of orange juice. As if that weren’t already dramatic enough, there’s a North Carolina judge involved. This judge slapped a 10-day restraining order on any potential charter sale from Rick Ware, leaving everyone in suspense because, of course, Legacy had to post a casual $5 million bond to keep their case alive. The Haas Merger Whispers If the charter doesn’t come from Rick Ware, could Legacy strike a deal with Haas? This potential partnership comes with its own tangled Xfinity Series web, driver drama (sorry, Cole Custer), and the ultimate NASCAR remix of Toyota inventory overtaking Haas’ former Ford allegiance. Before the deal is finalized, fans should pump the brakes. Gene Haas isn’t just some average team owner you can push into a merger easily. The man owns an F1 team, for crying out loud. If Haas is going to have a say in this, whatever happens will unfold his way. Additionally, if the rumors of Toyota sending its rising stars (shoutout to Jesse Love and Corey Heim) to Jimmie Johnson’s Legacy Motor Club are true, things could flip overnight. Because what’s NASCAR drama without a dash of young driver hype, right? What’s Up Next for Jimmie Johnson and Legacy? Here’s the reality check. No matter what happens with Gene Haas, Rick Ware, or the lawsuits, Legacy Motor Club isn’t downshifting on its goal for a third charter. Whether it’s legal victories, mergers, or moonlighting as charter hustlers Johnson and his Legacy Motor Club team are determined. Jimmie Johnson’s podcast is named Never Settle, so there’s no surprise there. The real wildcard in all of this? How the lawsuits and potential deals shake up NASCAR’s competitive grid. Legacy securing a third charter and potentially merging with Haas could fundamentally change the series’ landscape. It’s storytelling gold, like a Netflix drama in real life, but with more high-speed turns. Suppose this story’s got more twists and turns to keep tabs on Johnson’s next move. Whatever happens, “Legacy” might be more than just the team’s name. It’s shaping up to be Jimmie Johnson’s blueprint for the future of NASCAR.
Standout performances from Week 1 of NFL preseason: Rookie, backup QBs shine
The first week of the 2025 NFL preseason is officially in the books. Even though the games and results do not matter, there is still reason to pay attention to standout performances from around the league. Here are some of the best from this week's games. TreVeyon Henderson, RB, New England Patriots The Patriots need some game-changers on offense, and they may have found one in second-round pick TreVeyon Henderson. Henderson put on an immediate show in the Patriots' preseason opener, returning the opening kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown, rushing for 18 yards on his only carry and catching three passes. Skylar Thompson, QB, Pittsburgh Steelers Thompson is not likely to make the Steelers roster, but that doesn't mean he can't find a spot on another team. Especially if he puts together a strong preseason performance. He did exactly that on Saturday night against the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing 20-of-28 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns. With Aaron Rodgers unlikely to play in the preseason and Will Howard injured, Thompson should get plenty of reps to audition for other teams. Tanner McKee, QB, Philadelphia Eagles Following the offseason trade of Kenny Pickett, McKee is now pretty much cemented in as the Eagles' backup, and he had to give them a lot of confidence in his ability following his preseason performance against the Bengals. McKee torched the Bengals defense to the tune of 20-of-25 passing for 252 yards, two touchdowns and zero interceptions. It is a nice continuation for McKee following his promising debut a year ago when he threw for 323 yards, four touchdowns and zero interceptions in his two appearances. Blake Corum, RB, Los Angeles Rams The Rams already have a starting running back in Kyren Williams, but there is nothing wrong with having a second productive player at the position. Corum didn't make the expected impact in his rookie season, but he had a promising preseason debut this year with two touchdowns in the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys. Rookie quarterbacks Cleveland's Shedeur Sanders got the week off to a promising start by throwing two touchdowns against Carolina, taking a big step forward in his quest to win the team's starting quarterback job and to silence the critics following his slide in the draft. Jaxson Dart, one of the Giants' first-round picks, also had a strong showing by going 12-of-19 with 154 yards and a very impressive touchdown pass. Tennessee Titans rookie quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the draft, also had a strong debut by leading a touchdown drive and developing an instant connection with veteran wide receiver Calvin Ridley. Abdul Carter, DE, New York Giants Carter did not play a ton of snaps for the Giants, but he was a force when he did play. He recorded a quarterback pressure on all three of his pass-rush snaps and showed the type of quickness and speed that made him one of the best players in the 2025 NFL Draft class. Cam Little, K, Jacksonville Jaguars Look, when you kick a 70-yard field goal, you deserve to get some added recognition, whether it counts as an official league record or not. Little made all four field goal attempts, as well as an extra point, in the Jaguars' preseason debut.
3 Steelers Rookies Who Impressed During The Exciting Preseason Opener Vs Jaguars
The Pittsburgh Steelers opened their 2025 preseason with a nail-biting win against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Saturday night. Rookie undrafted free agent Daryl Porter made the game-winning tackle inbounds in the final seconds, keeping the clock running and securing the 31-25 win. Porter was one of many rookies to make their debut on Saturday, in a game where 16 starters sat out both due to injury and veteran rest. Some, like defensive tackle Derrick Harmon, are expected to start right away, while others are fighting for a roster spot -- with many making a convincing case. One of these players was wide receiver Ke'Shawn Williams, who is on the outside looking in at a 53-man roster spot currently. While the receiver room in Pittsburgh is crowded, and the Steelers are unlikely to keep more than six wideouts, there have been questions about whether a young guy could steal the final spot from a veteran like Robert Woods. The speedy 5'9" receiver from Indiana made quite a case on Saturday, hauling in 2 catches for 55 yards and the game-winning TD from quarterback Skylar Thompson. If Williams wants to stick around and at least compete for a practice squad spot, it's important that he's able to prove that he's more than just a speedster, and grabbing jump balls from the hands of a defender is a good start. Williams wasn't the only offensive weapon who impressed. Rookie running back Max Hurleman also made his case for a roster spot on Saturday night. Thompson's connection with Hurleman shined in the two-minute drill to end the half, connecting on a pair of consecutive passes, one being a touchdown. While Hurleman's official position might be listed as running back, the Steelers view him as more than that. Hurleman has lined up out wide, as well as in the backfield, making him much more of a Swiss Army knife than a traditional runner. If he wants to stick around, Hurleman's versatility will be why he does so, and he will have to hope that he can usurp someone like Connor Heyward, who is a similar weapon in the passing game. Steelers' 2025 First-Round Pick Gets His First Start While guys like Hurleman and Williams fight for a roster spot, the rookie Harmon has his locked up. In fact, the Steelers have the utmost faith in the rookie, with Defensive Line Coach Karl Dunbar stating that he will be starting Week 1. "You can write that," Dunbar said earlier this summer. "He’s our starting left defensive end." Starting rookies immediately is not something that Pittsburgh typically does, and it shows that they see enough in Harmon to put him in right away. While the box score didn't pop for him on Saturday night, there was still plenty to like. Harmon was able to get in the backfield on multiple plays and create pressure -- something the Steelers have been looking for after moving on from Larry Ogunjobi earlier in the offseason. Harmon is going to add a vital piece to both the pass and run defense for Pittsburgh in 2025. The team is hoping to bounce back after a disappointing playoff performance in January that led to Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry rushing for nearly 200 yards and 2 touchdowns. Coming out of Oregon, Harmon was lauded for his ability to both stop the run and create pressure on quarterbacks, leading the FBS with 55 total pressures. Whether it be their first-round pick, or guys fighting on the bubble, there's no doubt that the rookies were a highlight of the team's preseason performance on Saturday. Whether they can stick around will be decided when the roster cutdown deadline passes on August 27th. Until then, they will be looking toward their next opportunity, when the Steelers take on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on August 16th at 7 PM ET. Which rookie's performance were you most impressed by?
Red Wings Announce Major Change for Their 100th Season and Fans Are Fired Up
The Red Wings have announced that they are bringing back their iconic 'Hockeytown' logo to center ice at Little Caesars Arena for their 100th year in the NHL. A somewhat familiar look is coming back to center ice at Little Caesars Arena, which has been the home of the Detroit Red Wings since 2017. A special fan polling has resulted in the announcement that the iconic former 'Hockeytown' logo from Joe Louis Arena, their former home, is coming back as part of a new special logo for the team's 100th year. Asia Gholston, Senior Vice President of Brand Marketing for Ilitch Sports + Entertainment, released the following statement. The center ice fan vote, launched in partnership with Meijer, was a great way to get fans involved in Red Wings Centennial right from the start. Through an incredible response to this vote, fans have made it clear they're fired up for what's to come in celebrating 100 years of Hockeytown, which is only possible due to their unwavering support for the Winged Wheel. The Red Wings featured the 'Hockeytown' logo at Joe Louis Arena in 1996, which remained until the building's closure in 2017. The Red Wings then used the same logo in their 1st year at Little Caesars Arena, but since then have just utilized a large team logo. The Red Wings celebrate their 100th year in the NHL The Red Wings were founded in 1926, but are in the midst of the longest drought of postseason hockey in their history. Considering that they've now been around for 100 years, that postseason absence is a surprising statistic. Red Wings GM Steve Yzerman has started to feel some heat for having not been able to get the team to the postseason in each of his first 6 years on the job.
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