2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Iowa named Big Ten sleeper team

This offseason, Iowa became one of the Big Ten’s most intriguing teams. The Hawkeyes made a notable splash in the transfer portal by landing quarterback Mark Gronowski, who had a decorated career at the FCS level at South Dakota State. Gronowski’s ability to run Tim Lester’s offense is a storyline to watch in Iowa City this year. In fact, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said he’s a … Continue reading 2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Iowa named Big Ten sleeper team

2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Iowa named Big Ten sleeper team

This offseason, Iowa became one of the Big Ten’s most intriguing teams. The Hawkeyes made a notable splash in the transfer portal by landing quarterback Mark Gronowski, who had a decorated career at the FCS level at South Dakota State. Gronowski’s ability to run Tim Lester’s offense is a storyline to watch in Iowa City this year. In fact, ESPN’s Kirk Herbstreit said he’s a … Continue reading 2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Iowa named Big Ten sleeper team

2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Texas picked to win SEC championship

Kirk Herbstreit is going chalk in the 2025 campaign. During the annual preseason Herbie Awards show on Friday, Herbstreit predicted Texas will win the SEC Championship in the upcoming season. “This is a tough one,” Herbstreit said. “A lot of talk about LSU, you never want to sleep on Georgia and Alabama and their potential with the way they recruit. I’m buying into Texas. “Arch … Continue reading 2025 Preseason Herbie Awards: Texas picked to win SEC championship

Broncos, USAA host military members for Salute to Service Boot Camp

The Denver Broncos and USAA partnered to host 100 service members at a one-of-a-kind boot camp, where each of the service members got to test their skills at some football challenges on Thursday afternoon. This is the 12th year that the Broncos and USAA have been official partners for “Salute to Service.” At the event, the 100 military members broke into teams and competed in … Continue reading Broncos, USAA host military members for Salute to Service Boot Camp

‘Nobody’s seen a freshman like me’: Bryce Underwood confident ahead of freshman season

Like every year, the Big Ten Network concluded its training camp tour in Ann Arbor, where network personalities Dave Revsine, Howard Griffith and Jake Butt met with Michigan football players and coaches to recap fall camp and preview the upcoming football season. [Sign up for Maize & Blue Review for $1 and get PLUS access for 7 days!] Head coach Sherrone Moore, offensive coordinator Chip … Continue reading ‘Nobody’s seen a freshman like me’: Bryce Underwood confident ahead of freshman season

NFL world reacts to Bears' sloppy start vs. Chiefs

The Chicago Bears got a harsh reality check in Friday night’s preseason finale against the Kansas City Chiefs, where it’s clear they still have a long way to go before they’re considered a contender under first-year head coach Ben Johnson. Following last week’s 38-0 blowout win over the Buffalo Bills — where Buffalo’s starters didn’t play — there were high expectations for the Bears heading … Continue reading NFL world reacts to Bears' sloppy start vs. Chiefs

Morgan tops US Senior Women’s Open as 1st-round leader Sorenstam drops 6 shots back

CHULA VISTA, Calif. (AP) — Becky Morgan of Wales shot a 5-under 68 on Friday to take the second-round lead in the U.S. Senior Women’s Open, while first-round leader Annika Sorenstam had a 78 to drop six strokes behind. Morgan had one of two rounds in the 60s in the first two days at San Diego Country Club. She had a 4-under 142 total after … Continue reading Morgan tops US Senior Women’s Open as 1st-round leader Sorenstam drops 6 shots back

Shane Bieber gets 9 strikeouts in first start since 2024, leading Blue Jays to 5-1 win over Marlins

Shane Bieber didn’t look like a pitcher who missed nearly the entire 2024 campaign and most of this season in his first start since April 2 of last year.   Bieber, acquired by the Toronto Blue Jays at the MLB trade deadline, notched nine strikeouts while allowing one run and two hits over six innings in a 5-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Friday night. … Continue reading Shane Bieber gets 9 strikeouts in first start since 2024, leading Blue Jays to 5-1 win over Marlins

Van de Zandschulp to face Fucsovics in ATP Winston-Salem final

Botic van de Zandschulp of the Netherlands is into the final of the ATP hardcourt touranment in Winston-Salem, North Carolina (GRANT HALVERSON) Botic van de Zandschulp worked overtime Friday to reach the final of the ATP hardcourt tournament in Winston-Salem, beating France’s Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard 6-4, 7-5 in the semis of the rain-hit event. Van de Zandschulp broke Mpetshi Perricard three times, scattering six aces … Continue reading Van de Zandschulp to face Fucsovics in ATP Winston-Salem final