Buss family to sell Lakers to Mark Walter for $10B valuation
on June 19th, 2025
The Buss family is entering into an agreement to sell majority ownership of the Los Angeles Lakers to Mark Walter for a franchise valuation of approximately $10 billion, sources told ESPN on Wednesday, the highest ever for a U.S. professional sports franchise.The Buss family will keep a minority share of the team, just over 15%, for a period of time, a source said.In addition, Jeanie Buss will rem... Read More
College World Series Finals Set: Coastal Carolina to Face LSU After Semifinal Wins
on June 19th, 2025
The stage is officially set for the College World Series Finals as Coastal Carolina and LSU punched their tickets to the championship round with impressive semifinal victories on Thursday in Omaha.Coastal Carolina continued its dominant postseason run, overwhelming Louisville in an 11-3 rout. The Chanticleers’ offense exploded early and often, showcasing their power and depth at the plate as they ... Read More
Howard Pride Named Head Boys Basketball Coach at Cleveland High School: A New Era Begins
on June 19th, 2025
On Thursday afternoon, Cleveland High School officially announced the hiring of Howard Pride as the new head coach of the Blue Raiders boys basketball team. Pride, a seasoned leader with a decorated playing and coaching background, joined The Drive on ESPN Cleveland 101.3 shortly after the announcement to discuss his vision for the program and what drew him to the position."I'm extremely excited a... Read More
Thunder Look to Clinch NBA Title in Game 6 Showdown Against Pacers
on June 19th, 2025
The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from hoisting the Larry O’Brien Trophy as they head into Game 6 of the NBA Finals tonight against the Indiana Pacers. Tip-off is set for 8:30 PM on ABC and ESPN Cleveland 101.3.Oklahoma City leads the best-of-seven series 3–2, following a hard-fought Game 5 victory that put them in prime position to close things out on the road. Led by a dynamic core of y... Read More
SEC Reveals 2025-26 League Hoops Opponents
on June 18th, 2025
Courtesy: UTSports.com BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Tennessee's SEC opponents for the upcoming season have been revealed, as the conference office announced Tuesday each school's foes for the 2025-26 campaign. As part of the 16-game SEC schedule awaiting second-year UT head coach Kim Caldwell, the Lady Vols play host to Arkansas, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, Texas A&M and Vanderb... Read More
Panthers in awe of Brad Marchand's 'will to win' in Cup run
on June 18th, 2025
SUNRISE, Fla. -- After 14 years, Brad Marchand was reunited with the Stanley Cup. He lifted and kissed the silver chalice moments after the Florida Panthers won Game 6 against the Edmonton Oilers 5-1, closing out their series and capturing the Cup for a second straight season Tuesday night."It feels completely different. I have so much more respect and appreciation for how difficult it was to get ... Read More
Finley Stadium 2.0 plan to launch soon
on June 18th, 2025
As work continues on the new Lookouts Stadium, one of Chattanooga's other sports venue, Finley Stadium/Davenport Field, will be getting some attention.A new plan for the stadium and surrounding area, dubbed “Finley Stadium 2.0,” is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.The master plan is said to focus on west stadium renovation and will include updated locker rooms, premium space, connectivit... Read More
Georgia Football Brings Back Familiar Face: Jaden Hunter Hired as Defensive Analyst
on June 17th, 2025
The Georgia Bulldogs are adding a familiar name to their coaching staff, as former linebacker Jaden Hunter has officially been hired as a defensive analyst, the program announced this week.Hunter, a member of Georgia’s 2017 signing class under head coach Kirby Smart, brings both playing and coaching experience to the role. The son of late Georgia linebacker Brice Hunter, Jaden’s return to Athens m... Read More
Vols earn 2027 commitment from Phillip Fulmer's grandson
on June 17th, 2025
Tennessee's first commitment in the class of 2027 arrived on Monday with a famous family tie when linebacker prospect JP Peace, grandson of national champion head coach and former Vols athletic director Phillip Fulmer, announced his commitment to the program.Peace, a 6-foot-3, 215-pound defender from Knoxville (Tennessee) West High School, is the first member of coach Josh Heupel's 2027 class. Not... Read More
Arkansas’ Gage Wood Dazzles with 19-Strikeout No-Hitter at Men’s College World Series
on June 17th, 2025
In one of the most dominant pitching performances in college baseball history, Arkansas' Gage Wood etched his name into the record books Monday night, throwing a no-hitter and striking out 19 batters to lead the Razorbacks to a 3–0 win over Murray State in the Men’s College World Series.The performance marked just the third no-hitter in College World Series history and the first since 1960, a 65-y... Read More
Rhyne Howard ignited the Atlanta Dream Thursday night with a historic performance
on June 16th, 2025
Dream's Rhyne Howard ties WNBA record with 9 3s in win vs. Sky Rhyne Howard made a career-high nine 3-pointers -- tying the WNBA single-game record -- and finished with a season-high 36 points as the Atlanta Dream beat the Chicago Sky 88-70 on Friday night.In addition, Atlanta's Brittney Griner moved into second place on the WNBA career blocks list, passing Lisa Leslie.Howard broke the Dream franc... Read More
Shane van Gisbergen wins NASCAR Cup race at Mexico City
on June 16th, 2025
MEXICO CITY -- Very little went right for Shane van Gisbergen in the buildup to NASCAR's first international Cup Series points-paying race of the modern era.A mechanical issue on takeoff forced his team charter to abort the initial journey to Mexico City. He arrived at the venue Friday, a day late, and after winning the pole Saturday, the New Zealander fell seriously ill.He slept on the floor of h... Read More