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Jalen Reed, LSU big man, commits to Michigan basketball out of transfer portal

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As the Wolverines await NBA Draft decisions from center Aday Mara and forward Morez Johnson Jr., they continued to restock their frontcourt. Michigan landed another commitment from an SEC big man out of the transfer portal, this time receiving a pledge from Jalen Reed, a 6-foot-10, 230-pound forward from LSU, on Thursday. Reed, a former top-100 recruit, shared news of his commitment on his Instagram page. Reed has spent the past four years at LSU, but he’s been limited to 14 games the past two seasons after suffering back-to-back season-ending injuries. He started eight games in 2024-25 and averaged 11.1 points and 6.5 rebounds in 23.6 minutes before he went down with an ACL injury. Last season, he played in six games and averaged 9.5 points and 5.7 rebounds in 18 minutes before an Achilles injury cut his campaign short. For his career, Reed has played in 79 games and made 39 starts with the Tigers. Reed joins J.P. Estrella , a 6-11 forward from Tennessee, as Michigan’s second t...
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Tyler Adams says US knows ahead of World Cup it's been awhile `since we’ve knocked off a big boy'

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NEWCASTLE, England (AP) — Tyler Adams had just finished helping Bournemouth extend its Premier League unbeaten streak to 13 on a typically English afternoon where rain fell at the same time the sun was shining at St. James' Park. The 27-year-old midfielder had entered midway through the second half of 2-1 win at Newcastle, his second appearance following an injury, as his fourth season in the Premier League winds down. Up next for Adams is his second World Cup, where the co-host Americans will be in the brightest of spotlights amid questions about their readiness. Group D for the U.S. includes Paraguay, Australia and Turkey. The stark truth is the Americans have lost eight straight games against European opponents, including losses to Belgium and Portugal in March friendlies that Adams missed. “Maybe a little bit of a wake-up call but we’ll get there in the end,” he said. Adams was the U.S. captain at the 2022 World Cup and he is well aware of the underdog status, The U.S. is ...
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Jets predicted to land Joe Burrow if Bengals struggles continue

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Jets predicted to land Joe Burrow if Bengals struggles continue originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The future of Cincinnati Bengals star quarterback Joe Burrow is uncertain with the team.  For the past few months, there has been major speculation on whether or not this could be Burrow's final season with the team. It's been an array of problems for Burrow and the Bengals, and no one would be surprised if this season is his final in Cincinnati.  A ton of things would need to go wrong for that to happen, and if so, a ton of teams would be in line to make a move for Burrow. If that happens, Bleacher Report's Moe Moton predicts the New York Jets would trade for the former No. 1 overall pick.  Moton predicts the Jets are one of five teams that could trade for Burrow if the Bengals' struggles trickle into 2026.  "Gang Green has three first-round picks in the 2027 draft: its own selection, th...
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What Kevin Stefanski said about new Falcons OT Jawaan Taylor

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Kaleb McGary's retirement may have come as a surprise to those outside the building, but the Atlanta Falcons knew it was a possibility and had an answer ready , signing former Jacksonville Jaguars and Kansas City Chiefs offensive tackle Jawaan Taylor the same day. Taylor's contract is only a one-year deal , so we can't rule out the Falcons targeting a potential future franchise right tackle in the draft later this week. At least for now Taylor is the logical candidate to start opposite long-time left tackle Jake Matthews come Week 1. Asked about Atlanta's newest offensive lineman, head coach Kevin Stefanski had this to say at today's pre-draft press conference with general manager Ian Cunningham. "Really good cultural fit," said Stefanski. "Great person. You know, enjoyed my time when he came in and just getting to know him a little bit. But he will fit in great with that room, and like Ian mentioned, he's played on some good football team...
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Max Homa throws his club at RBC Heritage, days after saying that breaking clubs makes players look 'spoiled'

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Two Tar Heels to New York Jets in USA TODAY Sports' NFL Mock Draft

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Several hundred young men will have their childhood dreams realized on Thursday, April 23, which kicks off the NFL Draft. The UNC football team doesn't have any top-ranked prospects for this year's Draft, but there's still a couple guys projected to play at the next level. Cornerbacks Marcus Allen and Thaddeus Dixon , two of North Carolina's top 2025 defenders, are both in USA TODAY Sports' 2026 NFL Mock Draft. Dixon is mocked 179th overall (sixth round) to the New York Jets , while Allen goes 242nd overall (seventh round), also to the New York Jets. In a college football world dominated by the transfer portal, Allen played all four seasons as a Tar Heel, rising to become a key member of the secondary. Allen totaled 136 tackles (100 solo), 22 pass deflections (T-career-high 8 in 2025), and three interceptions during his time in Chapel Hill. Dixon entered UNC as one of the top, incoming 2025 transfers , coming over from the Washington Huskies with defensive co...
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LIVE FEED: Atlanta Dream officially introduce WNBA star Angel Reese, other signees

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Following arguably the biggest splash of the WNBA offseason, Atlanta Dream fans are hearing from the newest superstar, Angel Reese. A two-time All-Star selection, Reese was acquired via trade last week from the Chicago Sky. In her first two seasons, the former LSU Tiger led the WNBA in rebounds per game. As a rookie, Reese set the league record with 15 consecutive double doubles. Her acquisition paired with the re-signings of Jordin Canada, Allisha Gray, Rhyne Howard, Naz Hillmon and Brionna Jones make the Dream a contender for the WNBA Championship.  The buzz around Angel Reese’s move to the Atlanta Dream is already translating into big business for the franchise. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks ] Just hours after the announcement, demand for Dream merchandise and tickets surged. “In the first four hours after the announcement, we sold half as many jerseys as we did the entire year in 2025,” said Morgan Shaw Parker, the team’s president and chi...
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