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Alabama Crimson Tide follows up Kalen DeBoer move with Nate Oats contract extension

The University of Alabama has doubled down on its athletic ambitions, extending men’s basketball head coach Nate Oats’ contract shortly after finalizing a new deal for football head coach Kalen DeBoer. Both agreements were finalized on Wednesday by the Board of Trustees compensation committee, following postseason appearances by each program. Oats’ new contract adds two […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide follows up Kalen DeBoer move with Nate Oats contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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ESPN executives ‘privately dismissed’ 24-team CFP, per report

A holy war might be brewing between ESPN and Fox Sports. The College Football Playoff governance committee is meeting this week in Dallas to address a whole host of topics facing the sport’s postseason. And as has been the case for much of the past decade, playoff expansion will be at the forefront of discussion.…

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Fever Rookie Raven Johnson Reacts to Stephanie White's Comments

There is a lot of excitement surrounding Indiana Fever rookie Raven Johnson. The organization made a big decision by using their 10th overall pick in the WNBA Draft on the former South Carolina star. She is now facing a lot of pressure heading into her rookie season. Fever coach Stephanie White was ...

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Alabama Crimson Tide lands 6-foot-11 transfer portal sharpshooter

The Alabama Crimson Tide is treating the transfer portal like a revolving door, and they’re walking out with size every time. After visiting Tuscaloosa on Saturday, Boise State transfer Drew Fielder committed to Alabama on Monday, giving the Crimson Tide a 6-foot-11, 225-pound frontcourt addition. With one year of eligibility remaining, he becomes Alabama’s fourth […] The post Alabama Crimson Tide lands 6-foot-11 transfer portal sharpshooter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Florida’s Alex Condon Reacts After NBA Draft Decision on Monday

Alex Condon and the Florida Gators, coming off a national championship win one year ago, didn't have the 2025-26 college basketball season they were hoping for. After finishing the regular season with a 26-7 record and 16-2 in SEC play, Florida earned a No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament, but it was ...

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Former SEC linebacker shares story about Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood that will change how NFL teams view the former Vol – A to Z Sports

Former SEC linebacker shares story about Tennessee cornerback Colton Hood that will change how NFL teams view the former Vol  A to Z Sports

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Alabama Football Lands in Top 5 for In-State DB Prospect

Four-star safety Junior Tu’upo is beginning to narrow his recruitment, and the Alabama Crimson Tide football is firmly in the mix as one of his top contenders.According to Chad Simmons of Rivals, Tu’upo, a standout defensive back from Thompson High School in Alabama, has trimmed his list to five schools: Alabama, Auburn, Indiana, Oregon, and […] The post Alabama Football Lands in Top 5 for In-State DB Prospect appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Lane Kiffin’s Bold Play for Albert Simien Signals Bigger SEC Power Shift Ahead

LSU head coach Lane Kiffin is wasting no time on the recruiting trail, hosting top in-state OL Albert Simien for a crucial visit. The move could have far-reaching implications for both LSU and the SEC hierarchy.

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Vanderbilt basketball lands former Colorado 7-footer in transfer portal

The Vanderbilt basketball program hopes for continued success under head coach Mark Byington. Byington just led the Commodores back to the NCAA tournament once again, after a fantastic season in the SEC. Vanderbilt is getting another big transfer this offseason, as Colorado big man Bangot Dak is committing to the Commodores. “The 7-0 junior averaged […] The post Vanderbilt basketball lands former Colorado 7-footer in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ty Simpson Starts Feud With Indiana Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines Over Back-Handed Compliment

The Indiana Hoosiers absolutely dominated the Alabama Crimson Tide in the Rose Bowl as part of their dominant College Football Playoff run. The Hoosiers rolled to a dominant, 38-3 victory and held the Tide to just 193 yards from scrimmage. But according to Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson, Indiana didn’t exactly do anything special on defense to throw him and […] The post Ty Simpson Starts Feud With Indiana Defensive Coordinator Bryant Haines Over Back-Handed Compliment appeared first on BroBible.

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NFL Draft rumors: Insider suggests massive Jermod McCoy slide is on the table

The opening round of the 2026 NFL Draft is a week away. Next Thursday night, 32 players will find out their NFL homes for the first time. Throughout the draft process, a pair of SEC cornerbacks have separated themselves from the pack: LSU’s Mansoor Delane and Tennessee’s Jermod McCoy. Both players look to be likely […] The post NFL Draft rumors: Insider suggests massive Jermod McCoy slide is on the table appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Texas A&M lands former Tennessee starter in transfer portal

The Texas A&M Aggies have been a busy team in the transfer portal, landing the commitment of one of the better guards in the portal in PJ Haggerty as well as guard Lukas Walls. Texas A&M landed another intriguing commitment out of the transfer portal on Thursday with the addition of Cade Phillips, as per […] The post Texas A&M lands former Tennessee starter in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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1 transfer portal target Florida basketball must sign after March Madness disappointment

Few college basketball teams have had as high a retention rate as Florida has under Todd Golden, making it less reliant on the transfer portal than other elite programs. But after a disappointing exit in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, the Gators are left with few options to remain in the “blue blood” conversation. As one […] The post 1 transfer portal target Florida basketball must sign after March Madness disappointment appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Georgia basketball lands 14 PPG guard from Penn State in transfer portal

The Georgia Bulldogs made a significant addition to their roster, landing a proven scorer from the transfer portal as they continue to reshape their backcourt for the upcoming season. The Bulldogs basketball program secured former Penn State guard Freddie Dilione, a 6-foot-5 shooting guard with established production at the collegiate level. His arrival provides an […] The post Georgia basketball lands 14 PPG guard from Penn State in transfer portal appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jon Sumrall Has One Word After Florida's Recruiting Win

Jon Sumrall is working through his first offseason as the Florida Gators' head coach. While much of the focus is on the upcoming 2026 college football season, Sumrall and his staff aren't turning a blind eye to the future. Despite the coaching change, the Gators are off to a hot start in the 2027 ...

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