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Dan Lyons

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February 16, 2019 @ 11:17pm » Dan LyonsShares 264

4-Star WR Jalen McMillan Announces Top 10 Schools

Jalen McMillan catches a pass at a prospect camp.

Four-star wide receiver Jalen McMillan stars for San Joaquin Memorial. The Fresno native is one of the top players in California. 247Sports ranks McMillan as the No. 71 composite player in the country. He is No. 15 at his position, and No. 11 in the state. McMillan currently holds 25 scholarship offers, from some of the […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 10:56pm » Dan LyonsShares 1.5k

Slam Dunk Champion Hamidou Diallo’s Honey Dip Dunk Over Shaq Is An All-Timer

Hamidou Diallo dunks over Shaq for a perfect 50.

The NBA’s All-Star Saturday Night just wrapped up, and one dunk tore the house down in Charlotte. Oklahoma City Thunder rookie Hamidou Diallo took home the Dunk Contest, thanks in large part to one ridiculous slam. Diallo beat out Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins, New York Knicks guard Dennis Smith Jr., and Miles Bridges of […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 10:31pm » Dan LyonsShares 1.8k

No. 5 Kentucky Blows Out No. 1 Tennessee At Home, 86-69

An overhead shot of Rupp Arena during a game.

There will be a new No. 1 team in college basketball next week. The Tennessee Volunteers just fell to SEC rival Kentucky in Lexington. Kentucky ran out to a 37-31 lead in the first half. However, it was the opening of the second half that put this game away. The Wildcats opened the half on […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 9:54pm » Dan LyonsShares 835

Colin Kaepernick’s Lawyer Thinks Patriots, Panthers Could Sign Him After Friday’s Settlement

colin kaepernick runs onto the field during an nfl game

On Friday, the unexpected news that Colin Kaepernick and Eric Reid had settled their collusion case with the NFL case came down. Immediately, speculation about Kaepernick’s NFL future began once again. Reid recently signed a new deal with the Carolina Panthers, so things have gone quite well for him. Kaepernick has missed two years, despite […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 9:21pm » Dan LyonsShares 411

ESPN’s 2nd Half Kentucky-Tennessee Prediction

Keldon Johnson of the Kentucky Wildcats drives to the rim.

It is a big night for basketball fans. While the NBA celebrates All-Star Saturday night, one of the college games of the year is going down in Lexington. The No. 1 Tennessee Volunteers are visiting No. 5 Kentucky. The Wildcats are the SEC’s historic powerhouse, and sit two games behind the Vols in the league […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 9:03pm » Dan LyonsShares 568

5-Star WR Julian Fleming Announces 6 Finalists

Five-star WR Julian Fleming.

The nation’s top wide receiver Julian Fleming has said that he is not particularly close to a commitment. In late January, he said that a decision may not come until next year. The five-star prospect had been down to 10 schools. Now, he has whittled things down a bit. Tonight, Fleming tweeted a new list […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 8:33pm » Dan LyonsShares 2.8k

Iowa Beats Rutgers With Crazy Joe Wieskamp Buzzer Beater

Iowa basketball celebrates buzzer beater vs. Rutgers.

Iowa basketball extended its winning streak with a victory at Rutgers, as expected. What wasn’t expected: how the Hawkeyes came up with the ‘W.’ The No. 21 Hawkeyes looked to be facing a loss, after a three by Rutgers star Geo Baker put the Scarlet Knights up 69-68, with three seconds left. He drilled a […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 7:58pm » Dan LyonsShares 13

Report: Ohio State Co-DC Jeff Hafley Turned Down NFL Interview Opportunity

A general view of the Cincinnati Bengals field.

Jeff Hafley spent seven years in the NFL, before taking a co-defensive coordinator job at Ohio State under new head coach Ryan Day. He was most recently the secondary coach for the San Francisco 49ers. When Hafley got the Buckeyes job, which he shares with fellow co-DC Greg Mattison, he revealed that he had the […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 7:08pm » Dan LyonsShares 57

ESPN’s 2nd Half Prediction For Duke-NC State

duke players celebrate during the comeback vs. louisville

NC State has played well enough to keep things relatively close at Cameron Indoor Stadium against Duke basketball. ESPN still thinks the Blue Devils are overwhelmingly likely to hold on for the win. Duke leads at the half, 48-40. The Blue Devils have led by as much as 14 in the game. The Wolfpack have […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 6:40pm » Dan LyonsShares 289

Tim Tebow Says Steve Spurrier ‘Keeps Calling’ About Playing In The AAF

Tim Tebow in a baseball hat.

ATim Tebow is set to start the upcoming baseball season in Triple-A, with the Syracuse Mets. There was speculation that he could reach the majors with the franchise’s September call-ups, before an injury derailed his season during the summer. Tebow had a promising 2018, and will look to build on it with the step up […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 5:12pm » Dan LyonsShares 97

College Football Player Dead After Stabbing Earlier This Month

A general view of the goal post during a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Houston Texans.

Early this month, Bakersfield College freshman Aaran Porter was repeatedly stabbed after reportedly leaving a concern. Sadly, the 18 year old has now died from his injuries. Porter spent two weeks on life support after the attack, which occurred at around 1 a.m. on February 2. According to his sister, who was with him the […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 4:32pm » Dan LyonsShares 116

Former Notre Dame Player Suing School, NCAA

Notre Dame Fighting Irish stadium.

John Askin was a Notre Dame lineman from 1982 to 1986 before a brief NFL career. Amid the ever-increasing concern about the link between football and head trauma, he is suing his alma mater, as well as the NCAA. Askin claims that the program taught him to lead with his helmet on blocks, a technique […]

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February 16, 2019 @ 3:05pm » Dan LyonsShares 491

4-Star CB Henry Gray Reveals Top 8 Schools

Two generic NFL footballs.

Until recently, Henry Gray was a commit to the University of Miami. That changed with Mark Richt’s abrupt retirement after the season. Gray committed back during an Underclassmen Day last March. He decommitted from The U back in December, after Richt’s decision. Now, Miami is no longer among the favorites to land the four-star class […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 5:28pm » Dan LyonsShares 98

Stadium’s Brett McMurphy Discusses Clemson, Georgia Over Alabama In His Top 25

Brett McMurphy discusses Alabama on Stadium.

Stadium’s Brett McMurphy has been compiling his preseason Top 25. While we’re still waiting on his write-up for the top five, we do have some info on the teams at the very top of his list. Clemson is, understandably, McMurphy’s top team. The Tigers just won the national championship, and bring back the majority of […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 4:22pm » Dan LyonsShares 114

5-Star WR Marcus Rosemy Updates Recruitment, Looking Into Notre Dame Visit

Notre Dame players huddling up.

St. Thomas Aquinas star wide receiver Marcus Rosemy’s recruitment is on the rise, as we get further into the 2020 recruiting cycle. He just picked up a big offer that can shake up things a bit as well. Notre Dame came through with an offer for Rosemy a few weeks ago. The Fighting Irish are […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 2:15pm » Dan LyonsShares 1k

NFL Has Reached Resolution With Colin Kaepernick, Eric Reid

Colin Kaepernick kneels during national anthem

The legal battle between the NFL, former pro quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and current NFL safety Eric Reid, appears to be over. The NFL and the players’ attorney both released statements moments ago. The NFL and attorney Mark Geragos, who represents both players, put out a joint statement. The two sides have reached a confidentiality agreement, […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 12:18pm » Dan LyonsShares 31

How Alabama’s 2020 Recruiting Class Looks So Far

alabama head coach nick saban at the sec championship game

This probably won’t come as a major surprise: Alabama football has the No. 1 ranked 2020 recruiting class. That follows a pretty consistent trend in the Nick Saban era. Obviously, there is almost a full year until National Signing Day 2020, and 10-plus months until the early signing period, during which most recruits come off […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 11:46am » Dan LyonsShares 160

Major 4 And 5-Star Recruits Visiting Michigan This Weekend

Head coach Jim Harbaugh of the Michigan Wolverines leads his team onto the field before the college football game against the Michigan State Spartans.

Michigan currently has six pledges in the 2020 class thus far. The group is ranked No. 11 in the country, and No. 2 in the Big Ten. This weekend, four prominent members of the class are making their way to Ann Arbor. A few of them have confirmed their visits, while others have been reported […]

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February 15, 2019 @ 10:34am » Dan LyonsShares 427

ESPN’s Prediction For No. 5 Kentucky vs. No. 1 Tennessee

A behind-the-basket shot of Rupp Arena during a game.

This weekend brings us what may be the game of the year in the SEC. No. 1 Tennessee travels to Lexington for a date with No. 5 Kentucky. It is the first game in a home-and-home split between the two powers. The return game in Knoxville will be played on March 2. Aside from this […]

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February 14, 2019 @ 7:10pm » Dan LyonsShares 2.2k

Jalen Hurts Is Already Showing Off His Crazy Strength At Oklahoma

Jalen Hurts squads almost 600 pounds.

It is not every day that a college team’s quarterback has a weightlifting video go viral. Lest we forget, Jalen Hurts is an absolute monster. The Alabama-turned-Oklahoma signal caller was a power lifter in high school. When he was in Tuscaloosa, he was recorded squatting a reported 600 pounds. He’s still got it with the […]

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February 14, 2019 @ 6:31pm » Dan LyonsShares 479

4-Star Texas A&M Commit Calls Ohio State ‘Dream School’ After Buckeyes Offer

an ohio state player warms up during the national title game

Akinola Ogunbiyi, a four-star offensive guard from Sugar Land, Texas, elected to stay close to home last year. While he is a 2020 recruit, Ogunbiyi made an early commitment, pledging to Texas A&M in June 2018. Since that commitment, he’s seen offers from the likes of Alabama and Georgia roll in. It isn’t surprising, as […]

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February 14, 2019 @ 5:24pm » Dan LyonsShares 201

Kansas Players Believe Team Is Trending In Right Direction

Dedric Lawson of the Kansas Jayhawks is congratulated by teammates after scoring against the Oklahoma Sooners.

Kansas basketball has had well-documented struggles on the road this season, a major reason why the Jayhawks’ Big 12 regular season title streak is in major jeopardy. The team is coming off of its second road win of the year though, with Tuesday’s 82-77 overtime victory at TCU. It comes after mounting adversity for the […]

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February 14, 2019 @ 4:50pm » Dan LyonsShares 126

Michigan Football Has Offers Out To Pair Of 4-Stars Who Plan To Be ‘Package Deal’

Michigan football players run under the "Go Blue" banner before a home game.

Michigan football may be looking at a buy-one-get-one deal on blue-chip football prospects out of Florida. A pair of Oakleaf High teammates are planning to play together at the next level. Offensive lineman Jalen Rivers and defensive lineman Chantz Williams play on opposite sides of the ball, but the two Oakleaf Knights are best friends. […]

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February 14, 2019 @ 4:12pm » Dan LyonsShares 21

Major Iowa Sports Radio Host Arrested By FBI

Marty Tirrell talks golf on his YouTube channel.

Iowa sports media appears to have its own version of the Craig Carton ticketing scandal. Marty Tirrell, a major personality in local sports talk radio, has been arrested by the FBI. According to the Des Moines Register, Tirrell defrauded people out of $1.5 million. Like Carton, he allegedly used his role in media to convince others […]

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