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Texas A&M does not appear to have any concerns about the potential ramifications of NCAA violations. The Aggies are leaning into the Lone Star State’s new NIL law by going full-send into the future with their rollout of a new Name, Image and Likeness entity.
Athletic director Ross Bjork announced A&M’s AMPLIFY platform on July 1.

Texas A&M has been a leader in name, image and likeness (NIL) since Day 1.
Now we’re launching a new chapter through AMPLIFY, our comprehensive NIL platform, to provide a holistic experience for our student-athletes.
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Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves agreed on a five-year extension that could be worth up to $260 million.

With Damian Lillard officially requesting a trade from the Trail Blazers, there continues to be speculation about where the seven-time All-Star could land.
Since discussions of Lillard’s potential trade began, the Heat have been widely considered the frontrunner to acquire the superstar point guard.
However, The Ringer NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor isn’t sure if the Heat is actually the best move for Lillard based on the moves other Eastern Conference teams have made this offseason.

It’s no secret that the Lakers are a fan-favorite NBA team. Despite the team’s struggles over the past several seasons, it has constantly dominated headlines and found itself on the national television schedule time and again. This offseason, the team is getting praise for retaining key contributors Austin Reaves and D’Angelo Russell.
One ESPN writer, however, is calling for fans to pump the brakes.

Tobin led the Cardinals to their first playoff win in 51 years.

Pantoja has had to go through a lot to get the chance to fight Brandon Moreno for the UFC flyweight title.

Carlee McCondichie is stepping away from softball, a sport that she has played her entire life, after four years with the Auburn program. Her retirement announcement offered a disheartening inside look at the reality of her college experience— from her own individual vantage point.
McCondichie, an Alabama-native, joined the Tigers as a four-time All-State selection in the Class of 2019. She appeared in 51 games during her first two seasons, primarily as a pinch hitter and reserve infielder, before starting 56 of 57 games in left field and at second base as a junior in 2022.

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While the likes of Victor Wembanyama, Scoot Henderson and Brandon Miller are considered among this year’s most intriguing rookies, 2022 No. 2 pick Chet Holmgren will also be kicking off his rookie campaign this season.
After missing the entire 2022–23 season due to an injury, Holmgren will finally make his long-awaited debut for the Thunder. Amid reports Holmgren has put on 13 pounds since being drafted, Oklahoma City guard Josh Giddey weighed in on the former Gonzaga star’s chances of winning Rookie of the Year.

With veteran point guard Chris Paul joining the Warriors for the 2023–24 season after a trade from the Wizards, his new teammate Draymond Green is excited to see how the 12-time All-Star can help some of Golden State’s younger players.
While speaking on Paul George’s Podcast P, Green said he’s specifically interested to see how Paul will “unlock” 20-year-old forward Jonathan Kuminga this upcoming season.
“I think Chris Paul will completely unlock Jonathan Kuminga and his growth,” Green said. “CP is great with young guys.

Former Cardinals head coach Vince Tobin died Monday at his home in Goodyear, Ariz., at the age of 79, according to an announcement from the team. 
Tobin, who coached the Cardinals from 1996-2000, helped the organization win its first playoff game in 51 years during the 1998 season. 
Arizona rallied behind second-year quarterback Jake Plummer and a quality defense as the Cardinals took down the Cowboys in the first round of the ‘98 playoffs. Though their run ended at the hands of the Vikings the following week, it marked the first time they’d won a playoff game since 1947.