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Bret Bielema Has Change of Heart on Georgia Allegations

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Bret Bielema Has Change of Heart on Georgia Allegations originally appeared on Athlon Sports . During a recent episode of "The Triple Option" podcast, Illinois Fighting Illini head coach Bret Bielema stirred controversy when discussing running back Josh McCray’s transfer to the Georgia Bulldogs.  “Somehow he found his way to the portal and 12 hours after being in the portal he was on a flight to Georgia. I don’t know how that happened, but it’s crazy,” Bielema remarked, insinuating tampering by Georgia’s program. His startling comments triggered widespread speculation. Several outlets covered the coach’s remarks, noting that while Bielema never directly named names, he “implied Georgia tampered with running back Josh McCray." But just hours later, Bielema took to X to clarify his statement, offering concrete details that painted a different picture.  “He actually entered the portal on 4/18 at 12:08 pm which we helped him do and guided him on the process moving for...
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Faith Kipyegon breaks previous mile record: 'I will not lose hope'

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Long-distance runner Faith Kipyegon may not have broken the sub-four-minute mile goal she set for herself this week, but she still made history shaving off more than a second from her previous world record , with a time of four minutes and six seconds -- the fastest mile ever run by a woman. Kipyegon finished her attempt with an official time of 4:06.42 on Thursday. "I was coming here to try to be the fastest woman -- it's only a matter of time, and I think it will come our way," the Kenyan-born runner said after finishing her run. "I will not lose hope. I will still go for it. I hope I will get it one day." Christophe Ena/AP - PHOTO: Faith Kipyegon, from Kenya, runs surrounded by her pacers in an attempt to become the first woman to run a mile in under four minutes, at Stade Charlety in Paris, June 26, 2025. The 31-year-old attempted the milestone feat Thursday night at Stade Sébastien Charléty, a multi-purpose stadium in Paris and the site of her 1,500-...
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Multiple Teams Offering Celtics Top-10 Picks for Jaylen Brown, Derrick White: Report

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Multiple Teams Offering Celtics Top-10 Picks for Jaylen Brown, Derrick White: Report originally appeared on Athlon Sports . The Boston Celtics moved quickly on a couple of trades to reset both their roster and salary cap situation moving into a 2025-26 season that will likely be absent star Jayson Tatum.  Boston first dealt two-way guard and two-time NBA champion Jrue Holiday to the Portland Trailblazers on Monday, June 23, for Anfernee Simons and two second-round draft picks.  The Celtics then moved center Kristaps Porzingis and a second-round selection in a three-team deal with the Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets that brought Georges Niang and a second-round pick back to Boston. The two moves pulled the Celtics under the second apron and saved the team roughly $180 million in luxury tax, per a report from Bobby Marks .  Former Boston Celtics guard Jrue Holiday.Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images Boston has quickly gone from a reigning NBA champion with impeccable odds a...
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Unable to find suitable trade, Indiana Fever waive DeWanna Bonner, re-sign Aari McDonald

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SEATTLE – The Indiana Fever waived DeWanna Bonner on Wednesday morning, the team announced . Concurrently, they re-signed Aari McDonald to a standard rest-of-season contract at the veteran minimum. Bonner has been away from the team since June 12 , missing five games for personal reasons. Reports first surfaced Tuesday afternoon Bonner did not intend to return to the Fever. In nine games with the Fever, Bonner averaged 7.1 points and 3.8 rebounds in about 21 minutes per game. Bonner, a 16-year veteran standing at 6-4, was a coveted free-agent signing for the Fever in February, and Indiana hoped that she would bring some veteran leadership to the young core .  “I want to sincerely thank the Indiana Fever for the opportunity to be part of the Fever franchise," Bonner said in a news release. "Despite our shared goals and excitement heading into the season, I felt the fit did not work out and I appreciate the organization’s willingness to grant my request to move on, parti...
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Jets' Breece Hall reveals chat he had with Aaron Glenn about trade rumors

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Trade rumors surrounding New York Jets running back Breece Hall might still swirl throughout the offseason in headlines but as far the team's locker room is concerned, everything might be quelled now. Earlier this offseason, general manager Darren Mougey downplayed those . Hall himself has revealed that head coach Aaron Glenn made sure to do the same with more of a personal touch. During minicamp, Hall spoke about those trade rumors and mentioned that his new head coach went out of his way to call him and let him know that they simply are not true. "I was seeing it just like everybody else was seeing it," Hall said. "AG called me and told me he wanted me to be here. For me, that meant a lot." Hall had a career-low 876 rushing yards and 4.2 yards per carry in 2024. Hall also said that his below-average play might have been aided by injuries he played through as well. Regardless, both player and team will hope for a bounce-back year from Hall in 2025. Hal...
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Former NFL Player Changes Tune on Shedeur Sanders After Second Speeding Ticket

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Former NFL Player Changes Tune on Shedeur Sanders After Second Speeding Ticket originally appeared on Athlon Sports . Cleveland Browns rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders has been pulled over twice in the past two weeks for driving well over the speed limit. Sanders, 23, was pulled over and given his first speeding citation on June 5 in Brunswick Hills, Ohio, for driving 91 mph in a 65 mph zone. He faces $269 in fines and court costs for failing to appear for an arraignment on June 16, according to an  ESPN report from Thursday. He was pulled over a second time by a Strongsville (Ohio) police officer at 12:24 a.m. ET on Tuesday for driving 101 in a 60 mph zone. Furthermore, the officer’s body camera footage shows Sanders being questioned while sitting inside his black Dodge TRX pickup truck. He faces a $250 citation for the second encounter. He has also received criticism from a former NFL player about his recent behavior. The player didn’t make much of an issue out of the fi...
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Michigan State Spartans Quarterback Aidan Chiles is Expected To Have a Big 2025 Season With All Offensive Pieces Falling in Place

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Michigan State Spartans Quarterback Aidan Chiles is Expected To Have a Big 2025 Season With All Offensive Pieces Falling in Place originally appeared on Athlon Sports . Michigan State football head coach Jonathan Smith is in his second year of revamping the Spartans' program. Looking ahead into the upcoming season, it seems as though the offense is finally taking shape. Starting quarterback Aidan Chiles is expecting to prove fans and critics wrong in 2025-26. He won't be a head-turning star, but there's more potential that will be unlocked. Michigan State football quarterback Aidan Chiles.Nick King/Lansing State Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK Chiles, like Smith, is also entering his second year at Michigan State.  As a sophomore , he threw for 2,415 yards and 13 touchdowns on 192 completions. His passing rate came to 59.4 percent by the end of the season. The rising junior also tallied 97 rushing attempts for 225 yards and three touchdowns. The biggest ...
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