Nov 20, 2021; Columbia, Missouri, USA; Florida Gators head coach Dan Mullen on the sidelines against the Missouri Tigers during the first half at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports Two of Dan Mullen’s former teams faced off on Saturday in SEC play, and the former head coach was definitely feeling like he had something of a point to prove during the game. Mississippi State hosted Florida for each team’s SEC opener on Saturday, and the two schools, coincidentally, are Mullen’s two most recent head coaching stops. Notably, both programs are struggling, with the Bulldogs…
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Did New York Giants second-year wide receiver Jalin Hyatt request a trade this summer after being beaten out by Darius Slayton for the No. 2 spot? Head coach Brian Daboll says no. “Never told me that,” Daboll told reporters on Friday. “Jalin is probably one of the closer guys I am with on this team. You should ask Jalin.” The question stemmed from an ESPN report published on Thursday. Citing “multiple sources,” beat writer Jordan Raanan reported that a frustrated Hyatt told the Giants that if they “weren’t going to use him, they should trade him.” Like Daboll, Hyatt called…
The Nebraska Cornhuskers suffered a crushing defeat on Friday night, falling to Illinois, 31-24, in overtime. The opportunity was there for them to win, but backup kicker John Hohl missed a 39-yard field goal late in the fourth quarter. Then, after the Fighting Illini punched it in for a touchdown on their first overtime possession, Nebraska completely fell apart, allowing three sacks of quarterback Dylan Raiola, including a fourth-down sack to end the game. For the Cornhuskers, it was the Bo Pelini curse coming back to haunt them once again. They have now been held scoreless in eight consecutive overtime…
Dec 21, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Charlotte Bobcats owner Michael Jordan unveils the new Charlotte Hornets logo at halftime during the game against the Utah Jazz at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Sharpe-USA TODAY Sports Retired NBA legend Michael Jordan and his wife, Yvette Prieto, were casually enjoying their European vacation on Thursday when pictures of the six-time NBA Champion sparked online concern. While attending a UEFA Champions League match between AS Monaco and FC Barcelona at the Louis II Stadium in Monaco, photographers were quick to snap some shots of Jordan. However, after they were published, fans…
Illinois (No. 24) put an end to Nebraska’s undefeated start during a rare Friday night game at Memorial Stadium, downing the 22nd-ranked Cornhuskers, 31-24, in thrilling overtime fashion. The game didn’t have to reach overtime, however. With 2:59 remaining in the fourth quarter, Nebraska had an opportunity to take the lead on a 39-yard field goal. After punting on their previous possession, they trotted out backup John Hohl, who was kicking in the place of the injured Tristan Alvano. But as they say, “college kickers.” Hohl’s attempt sailed wide left, breathing life back into the Fighting Illini. It also led…
Adrian Wojnarowski has left behind some massive shoes to fill at ESPN. Could Brian Windhorst be in line to try them on? During a relatively quiet NBA offseason, Wojnarowski dropped the final “Woj bomb” of his reporting career. On Wednesday, the 55-year-old broke the news that he was stepping away from ESPN to take on a much less stressful role at his alma mater. With the king of NBA scoops officially stepping down, several candidates are reportedly being considered for the vacant throne at ESPN. A report from Front Office Sports’ Michael McCarthy identified Windhorst as a strong contender to…
Mar 11, 2023; Metairie, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) speaks at Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is apparently doing more than just playing good football. The man may be helping uplift society as we know it. Through the first two weeks of the 2024 NFL season, Carr and the Saints have had the most potent offense in the league. New Orleans scored 44 points in their Week 2 win over the Dallas Cowboys. The Saints’ Week 2 scoring total was the highest by a single…
Dec 2, 2022; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward AJ Griffin (14) dribbles against the Denver Nuggets in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images The Houston Rockets are officially waiving former first-round pick AJ Griffin, who has decided to cut his NBA career short at the age of 21. Reports emerged earlier this month about Griffin’s desire to “step away” from the game of basketball. His exact reasons for wanting to do so remain unclear. On Tuesday, the Rockets bought out Griffin from his rookie contract, per The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Rockets are waiving…
Alabama coach Nick Saban looks on. Photo Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Nick Saban is not sugarcoating things in his role as an analyst. He’s being truthful. Saban appeared on “The Pat McAfee Show” Friday for his usual guest spot. He was talking about playing on the road in difficult venues, like he experienced with Alabama in the SEC. Saban discussed how difficult some of the venues are due to crowd noise, such as at LSU or Tennessee. About the only place Bama didn’t have it tough in the SEC was at Vanderbilt. “We’re at LSU and we go…
Jun 2, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Caitlin Clark has yet another thing that she is good at. Lexie Hull, a teammate on the Indiana Fever, revealed this week the unexpected sports talent that the WNBA superstar Clark has. Hull shared a video to TikTok of Clark mock-commentating on an MLB game between the Milwaukee Brewers and Philadelphia Phillies. While Clark was just having some fun while watching the game in their hotel room, she definitely had some skills. Take a listen. Caitlin Clark apparently…