The University of Oklahoma began a brand new tradition on Friday night in honor of late country singer and Sooners mega fan, Toby Keith. During intermission between the third and fourth quarters, Keith’s family took the field and shared a message with fans. They told the packed house that the only thing Keith “loved more than crimson and cream” was the “red, white and blue.” Right on cue, Keith’s “Courtesy Of The Red, White And Blue” blared through the loud speakers at Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium and tens of thousands burst into song. Tonight OU started a new tradition…
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During the final seconds of a 16-10 Michigan State victory over Florida Atlantic on Friday night, Big Ten Network cameras panned the Spartans sideline and settled on a pair of players, one of whom was sporting the name “Carson-Wentz” on the back of his jersey. Fans immediately got a laugh out of the name, assuming that it was either AI or some kind of joke. It wasn’t. WHAT IS #83 LAST NAME😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/hjyu2a5N53 — IcyVert (@IcyVert) August 31, 2024 Jack Carson-Wentz, the team’s long snapper, transferred from Division II West Georgia in June after a recruiting visit a month earlier.…
One Western Michigan player decided to have some fun with a referee during his team’s college football season opener against Wisconsin. Wisconsin scored a go-ahead touchdown to take a 19-14 lead with about 10 minutes to play at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisc. The Badgers opted for a two-point conversion. They extended their lead to 21-14 after wide receiver Trech Kekahuna made a leaping grab toward the back of the end zone. One referee was crouching underneath the goalposts to see if Kekahuna kept his feet in bounds. Western Michigan cornerback Nyquann Washington, for some reason, saw it as…
Dec 9, 2021; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (6) warms-up prior to the game against the Memphis Grizzles at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY SportsLeBron James has never made a secret of his fandom for Caitlin Clark. He was at it again on Friday night.Clark definitely gave her fans plenty to gloat about. James took advantage of the opportunity. “CAITLIN CLARK!!!!! HI HATERS” James wrote on X Friday.There was not much for the detractors to say as Clark went for her career-high in points while beating the Sky and her college rival, Angel Reese. James…
Running back Breece Hall answers questions after practice on July 30, 2022. Photo Credit: Chris Pedota, NorthJersey.com / USA TODAY NETWORK New York Jets running back Breece Hall thinks that a drug test may be incoming. A Jets fan posted a photo on X Thursday that showed Hall looking extra muscular. “When did Breece turn into the Hulk?” the fan asked rhetorically. When did Breece turn into the Hulk? 👀 pic.twitter.com/AilLwuwh30 — J. Gray (@JGrayJets) August 29, 2024 Hall saw the post and added his own comment about how that post — and photo — were about to get him…
Caitlin Clark on Friday entered some rarefied air usually reserved for only the most beloved superstars in sports. The Indiana Fever guard put on a show in her team’s marquee matchup against the Chicago Sky. Clark erupted for a career-high 31 points to lead the Fever to a 100-81 win over their opponents. As Clark left the playing court for the final time, she played to the crowd and asked them to cheer even louder. The thing is, Clark and the Fever weren’t even playing at home. They were in supposed enemy territory at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. Despite…
May 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese (5) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Wings at College Park Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports Chicago Sky rookie Angel Reese on Friday made WNBA history — but it came at a price. Reese and the Sky took on Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever in a highly anticipated matchup at Wintrust Arena in Chicago, Ill. The standout Sky forward finished the matchup with a stat line of 10 points and 11 rebounds, which was her 23rd double-double of the season. With that mark, she…
New York Knicks guard Miles McBride was already one of the most popular athletes to come out of West Virginia in recent years. With one made basket, the former Mountaineers star raised his approval rating at his alma mater even further. On Friday, McBride was a special guest on “The Pat McAfee Show” during the ESPN program’s live appearance at West Virginia’s campus in Morgantown, W.V. During the live show, McAfee challenged McBride to sink a long-range shot into a hoop positioned within the sea of fans. If the man they call “Deuce” hit the shot, McAfee promised he would…
Oct 21, 2023; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban does his traditional walk around at Bryant-Denny Stadium before a game against the Tennessee Volunteers. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby Jr.-USA TODAY Sports Nick Saban’s mother Mary Pasko has died at the age of 92, and a reporter shared a great story about her. An obituary for Pasko was published online Thursday. The news led college football Brett McMurphy to reshare a great story about the woman. According to the story, the late Pasko once called during an Alabama practice in 2013 and demanded her son be put…
Jun 6, 2022; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers general manager Rob Pelinka speaks before introducing head coach Darvin Ham at UCLA Health Training Center Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports One ex-Los Angeles Lakers staffer now seems to be free to speak his mind. Former Lakers big man Dwight Howard appeared this week on Gilbert Arenas’ show “Gil’s Arena.” During the episode, Howard, who was a member of the Lakers’ 2020 championship team, was critical of how Lakers GM Rob Pelinka managed the roster from that point on. You can read Howard’s full comments about Pelinka here.…