Monthly Archives: April 2025

LSU Tigers climb after chaotic weekend

It was a chaotic weekend of baseball in the SEC. No. 1 Texas stayed hot with a sweep of No. 8 Auburn. The Longhorns capped the series off with a 14-2 win on Saturday. That wasn’t the only sweep of the weekend. In a surprise, No. 19 Vanderbilt swept No. 5 Georgia. It was the Commodores’ fifth straight, and Vandy …

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Evaluating Indiana football’s transfer portal needs after spring practice

Curt Cignetti wants players approaching spring practice with ‘great sense of urgency’ Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti talks about how he defines progress for his position groups and players during spring practice: BLOOMINGTON — Indiana football coach Curt Cignetti told reporters after the program’s annual spring game last week that he didn’t see any glaring holes on the roster.  Cignetti exited …

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Readers won’t pay to have Nico Iamaleava emails published

The transfer of Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava sparked an outburst of emails from my literary contributors. Why did I hold their correspondence until now? Because I thought Iamaleava was such a hot topic, fans might pay to have their emails published. My holdout failed terribly. No one would pay, three said they would never contribute to my email column again, …

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SEC baseball standings following Alabama series loss at LSU

After a weekend series loss in Baton Rouge, the Alabama Crimson Tide’s spot in the latest 2025 SEC regular season standings has been revealed. Traveling to Baton Rouge for a ranked SEC matchup, Alabama dropped two-of-three to the Tigers, avoiding a series sweep with a Game 3 victory Saturday. With these results, the Crimson Tide now sit at 31-10 overall …

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What 5-star football prospect thinks about UGA

Jackson Cantwell: Football prospect breaks down upcoming decision Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 football prospect in the 2026 class, updates his recruitment ahead of his upcoming decison. One thing five-star offensive line prospect Jackson Cantwell can’t stand when he talks to those about his recruitment is the assumption that if he goes wherever, he’ll go to the NFL. Cantwell knows …

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Four takeaways from Northwestern football’s open practice

Northwestern football took the field on Saturday morning for open practice at Martin Stadium in front of a strong contingent of Wildcat faithful in the West bleachers. The ‘Cats ran through position drills and some seven-on-seven and 11-on-11 reps — in addition to scattered one-on-one action between the lines and wide receivers and defensive backs. Head coach David Braun gave …

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Dallas Cowboys 2025 draft: A Top-100 prospect ranking

This year’s NFL draft is so close we can practically taste those name cards. We have spent a lot of time narrowing down who the Dallas Cowboys will take at pick number 12. The last time I did a comprehensive ranking here of this year’s draft prospects it was before the scouting combine. Now with more information, including watching tape …

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What Keelan Marion to the transfer portal means – Deseret News

All-American kick returner Keelan Marion of BYU enters the transfer portal? It is a sign of the times. BYU has won a lot in the transfer portal, but they’ll lose a big one with Marion if his move to test the transfer portal ends in a more favorable situation. Special Collector’s Issue: “1984: The Year BYU was Second to None” …

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Former Tennessee QB Nico Iamaleava officially transferring to UCLA

USA TODAY The news of former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava’s transfer to UCLA leaked on Wednesday but he is now officially heading back to Southern California. UCLA’s coaching staff has informed the other quarterbacks on its roster that Iamaleava is expected to transfer and play for the Bruins. MORE TRANSFER PORTAL: Latest news | Transfer search | Transfer Team Ranking …

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UCLA football alerts QBs of Nico Iamaleava’s expected transfer

Josh Heupel on Nico Iamaleava exiting Tennessee Tennessee coach Josh Heupel shares feelings on Nico Iamaleava’s exit from the Vols and ‘do not contact’ tag. Sports Pulse Nico Iamaleava’s expected destination is reportedly making steps to welcome in the former Tennessee quarterback. The football staff at UCLA has informed the team’s current group of quarterbacks that Iamaleava is expected to …

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Could Tennessee football swap QBs with UCLA? Joey Aguilar things to know

Tennessee football could look at UCLA quarterback Joey Aguilar as a potential transfer now that former Vols quarterback Nico Iamaleava is in line to take his job with the Bruins. A quarterback swap would add another strange chapter to this offseason saga. Aguilar and UCLA’s other quarterbacks have been told that Iamaleava is expected to transfer to UCLA, according to …

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Texas A&M football should pursue Houston transfer safety A.J. Haulcy

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko has a plan regarding the spring transfer portal, but it isn’t completely clear. On paper, for the Aggies to avoid attrition during the 2025 season, the defensive tackle rotation needs added size/depth. The wide receiver room is faster and more versatile, but it needs another red zone target with the size to take advantage …

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Former Tennessee quarterback Nico Iamaleava commits to UCLA

College football’s highest-profile transfer is coming home. After a falling out with Tennessee, Nico Iamaleava has agreed to play for UCLA next season in a move that will generate significant buzz for the Bruins after they added a quarterback who took his previous team to the College Football Playoff. Advertisement But the nature of Iamaleava’s departure, which reportedly involved a …

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Georgia adds Army’s Elo Modozie, Illinois’s Josh McCray, Miami lineman

This story has been updated with clarity on Modozie’s transfer portal ranking. Georgia football loaded up Sunday night with three additions from the transfer portal, including a player that will provide needed proven ability as a pass rusher and a Big Ten running back who led his team in rushing. Army outside linebacker Elo Modozie, Illinois running back Josh McCray …

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Virginia tackle Maddox Cochrane commits to Wisconsin, Luke Fickell

An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis. An aerial view of Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wis., home of the Wisconsin Badgers. MADISON – The Wisconsin Badgers’ 2026 class of offensive linemen is taking shape. Maddox Cochrane, a 6-foot-7, 285-pound tackle from Richmond, Virginia, announced his commitment to the Badgers Sunday evening. He is the second offensive …

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