The sports betting scandal that’s engrossed multiple athletic programs from Iowa and Iowa State has sent shockwaves through the college sports world. Tuesday saw reports emerge that last year’s starting quarterback for the Cyclones, Hunter Dekkers, bet on a 2021 Iowa State football game while he was on the team. Randy Peterson of the Des Moines Register reported on Wednesday that Hawkeyes backup kicker Aaron Blom has been also accused of betting on a 2021 game between Iowa and Iowa State.
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Phil Mickelson showed support for Tiger Woods after the news of the latter being named to the PGA Tour’s Policy Board.
Tiger Woods has a new job. Tuesday he was named the sixth Player Director on the PGA Tour’s policy board.
Phil Mickelson, one of the biggest LIV Golf advocates, shared his thoughts about Woods’ new gig.
“This is great to see,” Mickelson said. “Players having equal representation on the board, Tiger getting more involved, and accountability across the board. Awesome news.”
This is great to see.
The University of Iowa and Iowa State University are both caught up in an ongoing betting scandal. Both schools acknowledged the issues when the investigation was first made public back in May.
The Hawkeyes were first.
Iowa Athletics Is Investigating 26 Student Athletes For Potential Sports Wagering Violations
The Cyclones were second.
Iowa State Acknowledges Potential Sports Gambling Violations By Football Players, Other Athletes Amid State Investigation
Both universities acknowledged the statewide investigation but did not offer any further information at the time.
Big Ten leaders reportedly are doing due diligence on what expansion invites for Oregon and Washington would look like.
The PAC-12 is on the brink of absolute and utter chaos as conference leaders contemplate a new media deal. The new media deal reportedly is streaming heavy with Apple.
Not ideal. Not ideal at all. Colorado is leaving for the Big 12 in 2025, USC and UCLA are leaving for the Big Ten as well next summer and there are serious fears within the PAC-12 the floodgates are open.
How many more teams might split? Well, buckle up because the day of reckoning could be near.
Travis Kelce, who has been known to wear a beard, showed up to training camp on Wednesday with a new style of facial hair that makes him look like a younger version of his coach.
The Chiefs star tight end has shaved his beard, opting to instead sport a mustache and fans on social media couldn’t help but notice the striking resemblance to a young Andy Reid.
Kelce, who has worn the mustache several times in the past, is hoping the return of this style of facial hair will help the club win their third Super Bowl in the last five seasons.
There are many ways for an NFL team to get tougher. One easy way is to sign a guy who isn’t afraid to scrap. Offensive lineman Dalton Risner played for the Denver Broncos last year. The Minnesota Vikings — looking for some help on the O-line to protect Kirk Cousins — brought free agent Risner in for a visit this week.
According to Pro Football Focus, Risner ranked 42nd among offensive guards last season. However, he finished 21st in pass blocking. Ed Ingram, one of the Vikings’ current starting guards, had the fourth-worst pass blocking grade in the NFL.
In an effort to make kickoffs safer, the NFL is considering adopting similar kickoff rules to the XFL, according to ProFootballTalk’s Mike Florio.
In the XFL, kickers line up at the 30-yard line with the other 10 players of the kickoff team lining up at the opponent’s 35-yard line—just five yards away from the returning team. Only the kicker and one returner can move until the ball is fielded and touchbacks are spotted at the 35-yard line.
Meanwhile in the NFL, kicking teams line up at the 35-yard line with eight members of the return team within 15 yards of them.
Former Northwestern offensive lineman Ramon Diaz alleges that he was subjected to hazing that included mocking of his Mexican heritage along with “microaggressions” from comments made by a former assistant coach.
Manchester City have agreed to a deal with RB Leipzig to sign defender Josko Gvardiol, sources have told ESPN.
Thembi Kgatlana scored a last-gasp winner to give South Africa their first ever Women’s World Cup win with a 3-2 victory over Italy.