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Zac Gallen’s wife called him in a panic following incorrect Cubs report

USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale confused a lot of people in December when he reported the Chicago Cubs were close to signing free-agent pitcher Zac Gallen. “The Chicago Cubs are close to finalizing an agreement with free-agent starter Zac Gallen on a multi-year deal that will pay him an average of $22 million a year,” wrote Nightengale. (Awful Announcing)

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program

Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby, one of college football's top returning players, is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Sorsby's decision to seek treatment, according to sources, came in the wake of the discovery of Sorsby making thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app. (ESPN)

College basketball transfer portal winners and losers

The window for college basketball players to enter the transfer portal has closed. Elite programs have offered top players NIL payouts worth millions. All but a few have made their decisions. That means it’s an ideal time to identify the biggest winners and losers. Winner: Florida. Turns out there may not be much debate over next year’s preseason No. 1. (Yahoo! Sports)

Goose on the loose: Michael Busch chases off waterfowl at Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch isn’t afraid to hit the ball the opposite way, as a goose learned at Wrigley Field Monday. Busch came up to bat in the third inning of the Cubs’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he had an unexpected spectator on the field: a goose. The goose strutted around without a care in the world for several minutes. (NBC Chicago)

UNC basketball’s James Brown transfers to Howard

North Carolina basketball transfer James Brown is headed to Howard University. He gives the reigning MEAC champion a frontcourt addition with Atlantic Coast Conference size and a family connection to the Bison. Brown, a 6-foot-10, 240-pound forward from Aurora, Ill., is transferring from North Carolina to Howard, according to CBB Central. (HBCU Gameday)

College Football Playoff expansion talks left unresolved, debate continues over 16-, 24-team format

The CFP Management Committee continued to weigh multiple potential formats during their annual meetings this week. However, despite openness in the room, no decision was made. "We've been having a good cadence of discussions, some of them in this forum and some in smaller forums," CFP executive director Rich Clark said. (CBS Sports)

NBA Champion J.R. Smith to graduate from N.C. A&T in spring 2026 commencement

Two-time NBA champion J.R. Smith will graduate from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University during spring 2026 commencement, earning a Bachelor of Arts in liberal studies–applied cultural thought. Smith, who joined N.C. A&T after his pro basketball career, enrolled as a student and became part of the university’s men’s golf program. (WFMY)

Dame Sarr announces return to Duke basketball for 2026-27 season

Another key player for the Duke Blue Devils is returning for the 2026-27 season. Dame Sarr has announced he will return to play a second season for coach Jon Scheyer. Sarr was a late addition to Duke’s 2025 recruiting class, committing in late May last year. Sarr only averaged 6.4 points and 3.8 rebounds, but developed into one of Duke's best defenders. (On3.com)

Wake Forest is giving Gio Lopez a breath of 'fresh air'

Just 80 miles away from UNC after transferring to Wake Forest, quarterback Gio Lopez is a world apart from the ghosts of last season. He's making considerably less, but he's dancing in the weight room, juking defenders on the practice field, and beaming in front of cameras. He's where he's supposed to be. "Back at the other school, it felt like there's no air." (ESPN)

Former UNC guard Liza Astakhova commits to BYU Women's Basketball

Former UNC guard Liza Astakhova has committed to continue her college basketball career at BYU. The Russian guard, who played sparingly at North Carolina last season as a freshman, made the announcement Thursday. Other UNC transfers include Lanie Grant headed to TCU, Elina Aarnisalo returning to UCLA, and Taliyah Henderson committing to Clemson. (Tar Heel Tribune)

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