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Despite interest from several NBA teams, it appears that veteran assistant coach Royal Ivey will remain with head coach Ime Udoka and the Houston Rockets through at least the 2025–26 season. According to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, “Multiple teams, including San Antonio, have pursued Rockets assistant coach Royal Ivey this offseason, but Ivey … Read more
With the NBA Finals nearing its end and the NBA Draft approaching on June 25, trade speculation involving Phoenix Suns star Kevin Durant has reached a new intensity. Rumors and hypothetical trades featuring Durant continue to surface daily—and sometimes even hourly—as the league waits to see if the former MVP will stay in Phoenix or … Read more
Houston Rockets signed a three-year, \$39 million contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season, The new fully guaranteed deal was reached after negotiations between Rockets executives and Adams’ representatives at Wasserman, according to sources. Adams, who turns 32 next month, was set to become an unrestricted free agent this … Read more
Justin Jefferson is very familiar with Jeff Okudah’s tough, physical style of play—he’s experienced it firsthand several times. In the 2020 NFL Draft, Okudah was a highly touted Ohio State cornerback taken third overall by the Detroit Lions. Jefferson, coming out of LSU with some question marks, went 22 picks later to the Vikings. … Read more
J.J. McCarthy’s Journey: Rising Through Adversity J.J. McCarthy, the Minnesota Vikings’ rookie starting quarterback, is already showing why he’s a player to watch—thanks to a journey marked by perseverance and grit. Despite early hurdles, including a serious knee injury, McCarthy’s path is a story of steady progress and unwavering resolve. As he works through spring … Read more
It was a big weekend for Oregon State football as the Beavers secured the commitments of two highly-touted five-star prospects — a linebacker and a wide receiver. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound linebacker from San Jacinto (CA) had previously been committed to San Diego State but decommitted following an official visit to Corvallis. “I’m beyond excited to … Read more
The University of Louisville football program has long maintained strong recruiting connections in Georgia. However, the Cardinals hadn’t secured any commitments from the Peach State in the Class of 2026—until this past week. Now, they’ve landed two Georgia pledges in a row, the latest being cornerback Kris Brunson from Brookwood High School in Snellville, Ga. … Read more
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The University of Louisville baseball team is set to face Oregon State on Tuesday afternoon as it continues its journey toward a national championship. What You Should Know: The Louisville Cardinals have a special supporter with them in Omaha — 6-year-old Knox Shepherd, a cancer survivor and the team’s biggest fan. … Read more
As Illinois basketball begins summer workouts, the team has been hit with a tough setback. Junior forward Ty Rodgers is out indefinitely after suffering a knee injury during a pickup game in his hometown last week, head coach Brad Underwood announced. The injury will require surgery, though Underwood didn’t offer specific details or a clear … Read more
FORT LAUDERDALE — Connor McDavid chose his words with care. The Edmonton Oilers captain — widely regarded as the best player in hockey — had just been asked about the weight of expectation on his shoulders as his team faces a must-win situation. “That’s a pretty heavy question,” McDavid replied with the Oilers on … Read more
