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Texas man indicted for alleged threats made to Louisville football coach Jeff Brohm, family
A Texas man was indicted in Jefferson County Monday for allegedly making threats to Louisville head football coach Jeff Brohm, members of his family, offensive coordinator Brian Brohm and quarterback Miller Moss. Brian S. Mandel, 38, of Corpus Christi, faces six counts of second-degree terroristic threatening and one count of attempted theft by extortion. (
WDRB)
Former NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue dies at age 84
Paul Tagliabue, who served as NFL commissioner for 17 seasons as the league experienced tremendous prosperity and growth, died Sunday morning at the age of 84. The value of many of the league's franchises increased tenfold during Tagliabue's time in the commissioner's chair. The league also added four franchises during his tenure. (
ESPN.com)
NCAA Sanctions Six Former Players in Widening College Basketball Gambling Scandal
The NCAA announced a new wave of infractions rulings related to impermissible gambling on men’s college basketball Friday, citing six former players at three different schools—the University of New Orleans, Mississippi Valley State University and Arizona State University—in what it termed “separate schemes” with “similar conduct.” (
Sports Illustrated)
College football Week 11 highlights: Top games, plays, stats
No. 2 Indiana was on the brink of disaster until Fernando Mendoza took the Hoosiers on another trip down the field for a game winner. No. 9 Oregon toyed with becoming the latest victim of Kirk Ferentz's ability to drag every offense in the country into a vat of quicksand until Dante Moore chipped away at Iowa's blockade to set up a game-winning kick. (
ESPN.com)
Legendary NBA player, coach Lenny Wilkens dies at 88
Lenny Wilkens, a smooth playmaker who was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame as both a player and a coach, died Sunday. He was 88. In a 15-year playing career, Wilkens was an All-Star nine times and twice led the league in assists. As a head coach, he led the Seattle SuperSonics to the 1979 NBA title and was Coach of the Year in 1994. (
ESPN.com)
UNC Basketball Transfer Tracker: Cade Tyson scores big again; Nickel, Jackson post solid numbers
Cade Tyson continues to shine against overmatched foes, while Tyler Nickel is off to a strong start and
Ian Jackson posted solid numbers in a marquee matchup. Meanwhile,
Jalen Washington and Ven-Allen Lubin are still trying to make an impact at their new schools. Tyson followed his 30-point outburst against Gardner-Webb with 21 against Alcorn State. (
Tar Heel Tribune)
Takeaways from Week 11 of College Football: Fernando Mendoza had his Heisman moment
Fernando Mendoza had his Heisman moment.
The final Indiana drive started with a sack. So, it technically started from the Hoosiers’ own 13-yard line. Second and 17, with a perfect season on the line, and Mendoza went to work. He methodically drove Indiana down the field, with four first down conversions on four passes of 12 yards or more. (
NBC Sports)
Tate Frazier’s ‘One Shining Podcast’ won’t return for college basketball season
College basketball is back, but one of its most devoted voices won’t be. Tate Frazier announced this week that One Shining Podcast won’t be returning for the start of the 2025-26 season, leaving the future of The Ringer’s flagship college hoops show in serious doubt. Frazier says he’ll keep “watching, commentating, and loving the game like always.” (
Awful Announcing)
Brent Key Goes to Great Lengths to Say He's Not Leaving Georgia Tech Football for Another Job
During his media availability on Thursday, Georgia Tech coach Brent Key was asked what he makes of his name being floated for some of the open head coaching positions. Key said, "Since I came back here, since I was named the head coach here, outside of time with my family—every waking second of my life has gone towards building this program." (
Sports Illustrated)
Nebraska's Matt Rhule shares emotional message after Marshawn Kneeland death
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police pursuit early Thursday morning. Kneeland was just 24 years old. The news has the sports world reeling over the tragic story, with Nebraska head coach Matt Rhule taking a few minutes to address mental health. (
Awful Announcing)