Author: Allan
Lexington, KY – In a shocking turn of events, John Calipari and the Arkansas Razorbacks pulled off a stunning 89-79 upset over No. 12 Kentucky in his first return to Rupp Arena since taking over as Arkansas’ head coach. Few could have predicted this outcome. Coming into the game with a disappointing 1-6 record in SEC play, Arkansas looked like a heavy underdog against a Kentucky team that had already secured six wins over top-15 opponents under new head coach Mark Pope. But Calipari had his Razorbacks ready for battle, and they delivered one of the biggest upsets of…
LEXINGTON, Ky. — The University of Kentucky’s Big Blue Nation has once again proven its unmatched passion for basketball, as dozens of students began camping outside Rupp Arena as early as 7 p.m. Tuesday night to secure prime seats for Wednesday’s highly anticipated SEC clash between the No. 6 Kentucky Wildcats and the Arkansas Razorbacks. With temperatures dipping into the 30s overnight, students bundled in layers, armed with tents, sleeping bags, and portable heaters, transforming the arena’s parking lot into a sea of blue-and-white camaraderie. The annual tradition of “camping for tickets” is a hallmark of UK basketball…
Jaxson Dart’s NFL Draft stock is soaring. The Ole Miss quarterback has reportedly begun to “surpass” high-profile peers like Alabama’s Jalen Milroe, Kansas State’s Will Howard, and Texas’ Quinn Ewers on many NFL scouts’ evaluations, according to recent reports. Some scouts even rank Dart as their “QB2” in the 2025 class, trailing only Washington State’s Cam Ward. The surge follows Dart’s standout performance at the Senior Bowl, where he was labeled the week’s top quarterback, showcasing poise, arm talent, and command that left teams buzzing. Dart’s ascent has drawn notable attention, including from New York Giants legend Eli…
The college basketball world will turn its eyes to Lexington this Saturday as John Calipari makes his emotionally charged return to Rupp Arena, this time leading the Arkansas Razorbacks against his former team, the Kentucky Wildcats. The matchup arrives amid starkly different trajectories for both programs, with Arkansas reeling from a dismal 1-6 start in SEC play and Kentucky fresh off a statement road win over rival Tennessee. Arkansas’s conference struggles have been compounded by the season-ending loss of freshman standout Boogie Fland, a former Kentucky commit who followed Calipari to Fayetteville. Fland’s absence leaves a glaring void…
This weekend marks a highly charged moment in college basketball as Arkansas head coach John Calipari prepares to revisit Rupp Arena, the storied home of his former team, the Kentucky Wildcats. The matchup, scheduled for Saturday night, will be Calipari’s first appearance in Lexington as an opposing coach since departing Kentucky last spring—a move that initially sparked frustration among Wildcats fans. Anticipation has been building all week, with Kentucky supporters making their sentiments clear even before tip-off. On Friday, a group of fans gathered at the airport to greet Calipari with boos as he arrived, signaling a frosty…
MOBILE, Ala. — As the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl unfolds, Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart has cemented himself as the week’s biggest riser, transforming from a mid-round projection into a potential first-round lock—and perhaps even a franchise-changing pick. Dart, a former USC transfer who revitalized his career across three standout seasons in Oxford, arrived in Mobile widely viewed as the draft’s third-best quarterback prospect. But after days of commanding practice performances, sharp decision-making, and glowing reviews from scouts, his trajectory has skyrocketed. ESPN analyst Todd McShay now ranks him as his QB2 in the 2025 class, praising Dart’s…
The NCAA has reached a landmark settlement with the University of Tennessee in a high-stakes lawsuit challenging its authority to regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation for college athletes, multiple sources including ESPN, Fox Sports, and NBC Sports confirmed Thursday. The agreement effectively strips the NCAA of its power to restrict or penalize schools and athletes over NIL deals, marking a seismic shift in the governance of college sports. The lawsuit, filed by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti in January 2024, accused the NCAA of violating antitrust laws by imposing “arbitrary and illegal” NIL restrictions. The case…
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart is making waves at the Senior Bowl, with reports surfacing that he has “turned a lot of heads” among NFL decision-makers. As practices intensify, Dart has reportedly “emerged” as the most impressive quarterback in attendance, showcasing pinpoint accuracy and the ability to execute high-difficulty throws under pressure. Scouts have taken note of his “elite abilities,” particularly his arm strength, mobility, and poise in the pocket, with many believing his comfort level in the competitive environment has unlocked a new tier of performance. Jaxson Dart has reportedly started to “turn a lot of heads” once again…
Ole Miss quarterback Jaxson Dart was named the top quarterback on the American squad at the 2025 Reese’s Senior Bowl, earning recognition in a vote by cornerbacks and defensive backs during the Practice Player-of-the-Week awards ceremony Tuesday. The honor, decided by the very defenders tasked with stopping him in practice, underscores Dart’s standout performances during drills and his growing reputation as a rising NFL prospect. Dart, who led Ole Miss to an 11-win season in 2023 under head coach Lane Kiffin, has been a focal point of Senior Bowl buzz after showcasing his arm talent, decision-making, and mobility…
The Indiana Fever have acquired veteran guard Sophie Cunningham from the Phoenix Mercury, as reported by ESPN and confirmed by team sources on Tuesday. The trade, pending league approval, signals Indiana’s push to bolster its perimeter shooting and defensive grit around rising stars Caitlin Clark and Aliyah Boston. In exchange, Phoenix will receive Indiana’s 2025 third-round draft pick, per NBC Sports. Cunningham, 27, spent six seasons with the Mercury, establishing herself as a tenacious three-point threat and energy player. She averaged 7.5 points and 2.3 rebounds per game in 2023, shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc. Known for…