Author: Michael

Don’t look now, but the New York Knicks are BALLIN.
After crushing the cross-town rival Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday 142-118, the Knicks find themselves on a seven-game win streak and No. 5 in the Eastern Conference. They will look to continue that momentum when they face the Heat tonight and the Celtics on Sunday.
One of the main reasons why? Their acquisition of former Dallas Mavericks guard Jalen Brunson this past offseason. Brunson has risen from just a name to an absolute star in New York, averaging 23 points, 6 assists and 3 rebounds.

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The star gymnast promoted Caktus AI on her TikTok account.
LSU star gymnast Olivia Dunne recently promoted Caktus Artificial Intelligence, a platform used by students to automate homework, on her TikTok account. Caktus AI markets itself as the “first ever educational artificial intelligence,” and Dunne posted the video to her 7.2 million TikTok followers, where she shows herself using the AI tool.

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Soto, coming off a less-than-stellar season, is one of three Padres among the top eight MVP candidates according to SI Sportsbook.
Juan Soto at +550 is the betting favorite at SI Sportsbook for NL MVP this season.
In a field that feels pretty wide open, Soto has emerged as the betting favorite at +550, despite the fact that his stats for 2022 are a long way from MVP caliber. Soto, who began the seasonin Washington before being traded to the Padres, batted a mere .240 over 153 games, logging 27 home runs. Once in San Diego, he also saw his slugging percentage decrease to a career-low .390.

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With Tennessee, Auburn and LSU slated to be the Crimson Tide’s three permanent opponents under a potential nine-game format. Nick Saban, for one, says the criteria for the decision should be different.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala.—Nick Saban has never been accused of backing down from a challenge.
For years, the Alabama coach has argued the SEC should play more conference games. He has agreed to beef up the Crimson Tide’s non-conference schedule—starting in 2025, the program has two Power 5 non-SEC opponents on the schedule each season for a decade.

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Wisconsin offensive coordinator Phil Longo is jumping head first into making changes in Madison.
Longo was hired shortly after Luke Fickell was hired as head coach, and once the duo arrived, fans immediately knew the old smash mouth style of football was over.
However, details still remain hazy about what exactly that means. The man in charge of running the offense has shined a light on it.
Luke Fickell and Phil Longo are changing the culture in Madison.

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The college wrestling legend makes his much-anticipated UFC debut Saturday.
Bending his knees and extending his hands at waist level, Donovan Beard did what any sensible person in his position would do. When you’re in a steel cage, pitted against one of the most skilled and decorated wrestlers on the planet, it stands to reason that you would try to defend against the takedown.
Bo Nickal, though, has quickly gone from a top-shelf wrestler to a top-shelf mixed martial artist.

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Gary Patterson’s time in college football is over.
Well, it’s at least over for the time being.
The former TCU head coach turned special assistant to Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian has decided now is a good time to explore some other avenues in life.
After spending decades of his life involved with America’s greatest sport, Gary Patterson is ready to throw the towel in.
Gary Patterson leaves Texas after one season.
“I’m so appreciative of Steve Sarkisian, the players and fans for my time at Texas this past year. I loved my time in Austin.

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Let’s pick a winner in every men’s college basketball conference tournament.
March Madness is here, and with it begins the best postseason in American sports. Every team in DI college basketball has the opportunity to win the national championship as long as they keep winning, and that trek starts with the conference tournaments.
We saw one of the great runs in NCAA tournament history happen last year when Saint Peter’s ran all the way to the Elite Eight with upsets over Kentucky and Purdue.

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