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On a beautiful and sunny Mother’s Day Sunday afternoon at Arlotta, the Notre Dame Men’s Lacrosse team came out ready to go. They played some complete lacrosse, beating the Jacksonville Dolphins by a final score of 18-5. The Fighting Irish advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals for the fourth straight year and we will take on […]
©Colette Lewis 2026--Athens GA--Final preparations were underway today at the Dan Magill Tennis Center in Athens Georgia, with signage and banners being assembled and practices held on all 12 courts in anticipation of Thursday's and Friday's quarterfinals.The photo of the top three courts at Georgia, with the newly renovated press box above them, will be my office for the next four days. It's
Every football season, ESPN becomes ESECPN. SEC football teams get the prime-time spots, the ABC coverage, and usually even the best ESPN spots. There is one weekend a year where ESPN treats the ACC well. It’s Labor Day weekend, and on this weekend, the ACC gets the exposure you’d expect from their television partner. Georgia … Continue reading »
The Big 12 Conference space on social media is clearly itching to talk some football, because the conversation has already devolved to bragging about alternate uniforms. Not the standards, not the road jerseys, not the home uniforms. No, we're talking abo
Rutgers football has landed its first wide receiver commit of the 2027 recruitment class as Jamar Taylor from Salesianum High School in Delaware has decided to commit to the Scarlet Knights. His commitment is Rutgers’ fifth offensive commitment so far this class and their seventh commitment overall. During his junior year of high school, the […]
Jaren Hall, a former starting quarterback for BYU football, has announced his retirement from football via his Instagram account. Jaren was a lot of things for BYU. As the heir to Zach Wilson's starting slot, Hall filled in as the starter for both the pro
Brad Underwood continues to schedule aggressively for the Illini, and the latest marquee matchup announced is a home-and-home series with the Duke Blue Devils. Illinois will travel to Durham for the first game of the series on Nov. 17, while Duke will make the return trip to Champaign on Dec. 4, 2027. The Illini are […]
When the Los Angeles Rams drafted Ty Simpson, they targeted a player who was praised for quick processing and a high football IQ within an offensive system at Alabama that is considered more complicated and “pro style” than other programs. However, we have a clear example of a recent first-round pick who came out of […]
Tino Sunseri, Indiana’s co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach, is back in Bloomington after a brief stint at UCLA. Just like in 2024, he’s hit the ground running on the recruiting trail looking for passers to run Curt Cignetti and Mike Shanahan’s offense in the future. The program’s eyes are turning more toward 2028 lately as […]
Colts to win AFC South! IU Back-to-Back in CFP! Pacers to NBA Championship! IU Hoops to NCAAs! Optimism Wednesday special!
Indiana football is making more moves at quarterback in the high school recruiting class of 2028 this month. Tino Sunseri, months into his second stint in Bloomington, is hitting the ground running in the same way he did in 2024. Bode Spence, a quarterback, was recently extended a scholarship offer from the Hoosiers back on […]
Indiana football’s staff is taking full advantage of the quite period between spring football and summer football, hitting the road and the phones to talk with prospects as they look to build up the 2027 and 2028 recruiting classes. Among the latest targets is Ryan Peterson, a linebacker in the class of 2028 out of […]
The Pittsburgh Steelers are signing safety Makari Paige, the team announced on Wednesday. Paige signed with the Giants as an undrafted free agent in April, 2025. He was waived at the end of the preseason. Paige spent five seasons at the University of Michigan, helping the Wolverines win a National Championship in 2023. Over the […]
Globe Weighing pros, cons of Celtics trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo Former Celtic Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor Looking back with appreciation on the incredible life of NBA trailblazer Jason Collins Former Celtic Jason Collins, NBA’s first openly gay player, dies at 47 of brain tumor Spurs get […]
As Kentucky Basketball searches for one more impact player for next season, Milan Momcilovic has seemingly been the only big fish left that the Cats are in the mix for. However, they apparently tried to get in the mix for Santa Clara forward Allen Graves, but it doesn’t sound like that went anywhere. According to […]
The Moorhead-to-Minnesota pipeline continues apace, as cornerback Zak Walker becomes the fourth Spud in this recruiting cycle to grab an oar and verbally commit to the Golden Gophers. He joins running back Taye Reich, wide receiver David Mack, and quarterback Jett Feeney. Get to know Zak Walker Height: 5’11”Weight: 175 Power 4 Scholarship Offers: None […]
Indiana football is making moves in the high school recruiting class of 2027 and has a massive chance to make an impression on one of the top prospects at safety this weekend. Davion Jones out of William Amos Hough High School in Cornelius, North Carolina, released his top-5 programs this week and the Hoosiers are […]
Head coach P.J. Fleck and co. have made themselves at home in Iowa this recruiting cycle, with Sioux City linebacker Kason Clayborne becoming their third verbal commitment out of the Hawkeye State. Get to know Kason Clayborne Height: 6’3”Weight: 215 Power 4 Scholarship Offers: Arizona, Kansas, Kansas State, Michigan State, and Purdue 247 Sports Composite […]
Indiana football offered Ifeanyi Emedobi, an in-state edge rush prospect out of Fort Wayne, back in April. Now his recruitment has moved onto the next stage. Emedobi has an official visit to Bloomington scheduled for June, per his social media. He’s rated as a 4-star prospect in the 247Sports Composite, ranking in as the 36th […]
Indiana won the national championship largely thanks to its defensive line. The Hoosiers’ front was among the most disruptive in the country and the staff is looking to build it up to maintain that level of play for several seasons to come. Myles Smith, a 4-star prospect at edge rusher in the class of 2027, […]
There have been players who have played for Ohio State that you just know look like Buckeyes. Those chiseled, able-bodied, imposing, towering presence of these behemoths are easily identifiable with wearing the Scarlet and Gray. James Laurinaitis, inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame this past January, embodies this description. For four seasons as […]
Northwestern’s epic 17-5 tromping of James Madison last weekend has placed the ‘Cats in an unprecedented position. But they have some cleaning up to do in order to solidify themselves as the true “best in the nation.” NU has something to prove, a first for Kelly Amonte Hiller’s squad in the modern era of Northwestern […]
Well here’s some fun news: Duke and Illinois will crank up a home-and-home series, starting in November. Illinois will come to Cameron first, on November 17th. That’s pretty early for a big game, but big games are fun. Crank it up! Duke will return the favor next year, going to Champaign on December 4th, 2027. […]
UW’s football coaches are on the road visiting recruits. UW Softball is on the road to Arkansas for the first round of the NCAA tournament. And the UW Men’s Basketball team knows their road (and home) games for the 2026-2027 season. Those and more for your Wednesday dots. Football Dots UW Athletics Dots
Newcastle United are monitoring Lecce defender Tiago Gabriel ahead of a possible summer transfer as they prepare for a defensive-line rebuild. “Newcastle United are reportedly keeping tabs on Lecce’s young defender Tiago Gabriel ahead of a potential summer move,” Football Place reported on May 7. The interest comes as uncertainty surrounds the future of Fabian […]