Notre Dame gets last-second visit from coveted wide receiver before commitment

What's better than some top-tier competition under the sun? The 2025 NCAA beach volleyball championships are bringing the heat to Gulf Shores, Alabama, this week. The ninth annual tournament will have 16 of the country's best programs going head-to-head in a single-elimination tournament over the next couple days. WATCH: 2025 NCAA Beach Volleyball Championships LIVE on Fubo Historically, Southern California reigns supreme in this competition. Rivals USC and UCLA are the only programs to ever claim titles, with six and two apiece. The Bruins are top-seeded again in 2025, but TCU, Stanford and LMU follow close behind. USC has...

Colorado Buffaloes legend Shedeur Sanders took a shocking slide to the fifth round in this year’s NFL Draft, but he was still in good spirits after Cleveland drafted him with the No. 144 pick. The new Browns quarterback reportedly “threw a massive party” in celebration, per a tweet from Dov Kleiman . Kleiman reported that Sanders flexed over $100,000 in cash at the event, where many celebrities were in attendance. Deion Sanders Jr., Shedeur’s brother, responded to the report with clarification on how much money Shedeur spent on the party. Sanders Jr. revealed that the money was a gift...

The New Orleans Saints took a shot with the 40th pick of the NFL Draft on Louisville QB Tyler Shough, who will be 26 years old before this season starts. ESPN's Jordan Reid thinks New Orleans will be back at the quarterback well even earlier in a year's time. In his new 2026 mock draft released Thursday, Reid has the Saints replacing Shough right away, especially with Derek Carr's time in New Orleans likely numbered. Reid slots the Saints at No. 8 overall and has them choose Penn State QB Drew Allar. "Allar took a big step as a...

Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders upset many program legends by retiring Travis Hunter and Shedeur Sanders’ jersey numbers at the Black and Gold spring game on April 19. USA Today’s Brent Schrotenboer caught up with Darian Hagan and Chad Brown about Coach Prime’s controversial decision. In his report, Schrotenboer revealed how Sanders ignored protocols to honor his son and his top-rated recruit. Those protocols are the ones that make it “college” football. “Long before the recent controversy about jersey number retirements under coach Deion Sanders, the University of Colorado had different criteria for when a player could be...

This season, an NBA title wasn’t in the cards for JJ Redick and the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite playing high-level basketball after landing Luka Doncic in February, the franchise failed to make noise in the playoffs, resulting in an uneventful postseason. Although the consensus is the Lakers should build...

Former Sports Illustrated model Christie Brinkley is currently promoting her new book “Uptown Girl,” which was released on Tuesday, April 29. The book discusses her infamous career as a model, actress, activist, and entrepreneur. On Wednesday, April 30, Brinkley made an appearance on the daytime talk show Sherri with Sherri Shepherd. In addition to discussing her book, she also talked about her friendship with the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Brinkey discussed the first time she met Jackson at a taping for We Are the World. She recalled noticing his incredibly shy demeanor. “I see in the middle...

While the Los Angeles Lakers weren’t popular NBA title favorites, most individuals were confident the Luka Doncic and LeBron James-led squad would at least appear in the Western Conference semifinals. However, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Lakers in five games, causing Los Angeles’ offseason to commence prematurely. The Lakers could send their valuable 26-year-old superstar to the San Antonio Spurs in a move that would shut down the internet. “The San Antonio Spurs finished 13th in the Western Conference standings this season, but they should be contenders for years to come,” Clutch Points’ Bailey Bassett wrote Thursday. “Victor Wembanyama...

Horse racing is distinct from most other sports because the main subject isn't even a human. The horse that wins the Kentucky Derby is credited with the win, but a horse can't take any money home for itself — can it? In many ways, horse racing is a team sport. Between a jockey, trainer, owner or owners and everyone else who helps put a horse in the best position possible to succeed, it takes a village to win an event like the Kentucky Derby. For jockeys, winning the iconic race can be life-changing. 📲 Follow The Sporting News on...

Attending the Kentucky Derby is a bucket list item for many, and for good reason. The race itself may only last two minutes, but race day is a party at Churchill Downs. Churchill Downs' proximity to a major city — and airport — makes it accessible. More than 150,000 fans routinely enter the gates in Louisville on the first Saturday each May, meaning celebrities aren't the only ones who get to see horse racing's biggest annual event. If you're looking to make the trip to the Kentucky Derby at some point, here's what you need to know to make...

The Gujarat Titans and SunRisers Hyderabad are set to lock horns in their 10th match of the IPL 2025 season — and they just happen to be the only two teams still sitting on nine games apiece. It’s a classic case of one team flying high while the other’s been stuck in the mud. Gujarat, led by Shubman Gill, have been the more consistent outfit with six wins and three losses. On the flip side, SRH have been stuck in reverse with just three wins and six defeats. But in a twist of fate, it’s Hyderabad who walk into...

The Las Vegas Raiders did a good job addressing needs with their 11 picks in the 2025 NFL draft and had a strong three-day showing overall. One need general manager John Spytek didn't address was safety, where Las Vegas lost both of its 2024 starters and has Jeremy Chinn and Isaiah Pola-Mao replacing them. The problem with that duo is Chinn has had an up-and-down career and his running mate, Pola-Mao, is unproven. The Raiders have plenty of cap space, and $42.3 million, to be exact . That means Las Vegas can still go out and add a veteran...

Bronny James didn't get to play in the Los Angeles Lakers' season-ending loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. That's part of what informed his decision about what to do next in the NBA future. Shortly after the Lakers loss, LeBron's son shared with reporters his immediate next step. Bronny plans to...

Get ready, horse racing fans — it's time for "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports." The 151st edition of the Kentucky Derby will be held this weekend, featuring 20 horses chasing down the title in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Journalism is considered the early favorite, but other contenders like Sovereignty and Sandman shouldn't be dismissed. WATCH: 2025 Kentucky Derby LIVE on Fubo (FREE trial) Of course, the Kentucky Derby is just one of the many events on the Churchill Downs schedule, which also includes the Kentucky Oaks, the top competition for 3-year-old fillies. Racing enthusiasts...

The most prestigious weekend in horse racing will kick off the month of May. While the main event on the schedule at Churchill Downs is the Kentucky Derby on Saturday, the Kentucky Oaks remains one of the best races of the year. It precedes the Derby and will take place on Friday on the same track. WATCH: 2025 Kentucky Oaks LIVE on Fubo (FREE trial) The Oaks is an annual competition for 3-year-old fillies, and this year's class is a strong group. Good Cheer is the favorite entering the race (6-5) followed by La Cara (6-1) and Quietside (8-1)....

Former child star Deon Richmond, best known for playing Kenny, a.k.a. "Bud" on The Cosby Show (NBC, 1986-1992). He would later portray Jordan Bennett on the ABC/The WB sitcom Sister, Sister. Nominated for two Young Artist Awards, winning once in 1989, Richmond has never stopped acting and is going strong today.

Beloved actor/director Peter Bonerz, now 86, is best known for his role as dentist Dr. Jerry Robinson on TV's classic sitcom, The Bob Newhart Show (CBS, 1972-1979). However, before he found mainstream fame on camera, which eventually was followed by a behind-the-scenes career switch, Bonerz faced early life and career struggles.

The New York Jets appeared to commit to two years of Justin Fields as a starter with his $20 million per year contract this offseason. But really, that's not a giant sum these days. Fields could be replaced if the Jets get a good alternative. ESPN's Jordan Reid predicts them to find just that in the 2026 NFL Draft. He released a projected top-10 on Thursday. He has the Jets landing the No. 4 overall pick. In that slot, they select LaNorris Sellers, the South Carolina quarterback. "If the Jets are picking this high, they probably didn't have a...

Fans of early 2000s R&B, get excited — Keyshia Cole is going back on tour. The "Princess of Hip-Hop Soul" will be playing her hits all summer long, bringing her soulful voice and heartfelt lyrics to a stage near you. 'The Way It Is,' commemorating the 20th anniversary of Cole's hit debut album of the same name, will hit dozens of cities across the United States and Canada. The album saw four singles reach the Billboard top 40: "I Changed My Mind," "(I Just Want It) To Be Over," "I Should Have Cheated" and "Love." She opened for Nelly...

It's been a topsy-turvy start to the season for the Philadelphia Phillies, but storylines mean more than wins and losses at this point in the season. For the 16-13 Phillies, a familiar problem seems to be cropping up. The Philadelphia outfield has been abysmal, with their center fielders headlining the issue with -0.2 fWAR, which is third-worst among all teams in baseball, per Fangraphs. Brandon Marsh, a Phillies fan favorite, got off to a slow start to the season before landing on the injured list. And now that he's in his fourth season with the Phillies, it's getting harder...

NFL rookies are often in a tough spot. Specifically, when it comes to uniform numbers. That's the position Omarion Hampton found himself in as the Chargers' newest running back out of North Carolina. Hampton wore the number 28 at UNC. The Chargers already have a returning 28, Hassan Haskins. Often, the highly touted rookie winds up with the number, but it seems like Haskins stood firm. Hampton was announced as No. 8 for the Chargers instead. MORE: Vikings' J.J. McCarthy breaks silence on Aaron Rodgers, starting job It's not crucial, and frankly, the single-digit numbers look a little cooler....

After the dust settled from the 2025 NFL draft, the Seattle Seahawks weren't done making moves, with the team reportedly agreeing to contracts with a slew of undrafted free agents while also inviting players to their rookie minicamp. One of those rookie minicamp invites was Louisville defensive tackle Thor Griffith, who, on top of having a great superhero name, tallied 21 combined tackles, six tackles for loss, three sacks and one forced fumble in his final collegiate year. As we combed through an article by CBS Sports analyst Chris Trapasso that ranks the top-seven undrafted free agents, we noticed...

Is the clock ticking on New York Yankees star Anthony Volpe? It feels like Volpe was the top prospect in the Yankees' system yesterday, and he's done some good things in his first two-plus years as the starting shortstop. But he's proven inconsistent at the plate, though his 2025 season has improved his first two years' totals thus far. Meanwhile, the Yankees have another future star in the pipeline: 19-year-old George Lombard Jr., the team's 2023 first-round pick who turned heads in spring training and has continued to stand out during his early-season action at High-A Hudson Valley. On...

Playing without a reliable center ultimately doomed the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. Rudy Gobert feasted in the low post from start to finish, taking advantage of JJ Redick’s refusal to put Jaxson Hayes on the hardwood. The three-time All-Star frontcourt stud recorded 27 points on 80% field goal shooting, 24 rebounds, and two blocks in 39 minutes. As a result, the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped with a series-clinching 103-96 road victory. During LeBron James’ postgame press conference, the four-time NBA champion was asked to describe his experience being a part of a lineup with zero big men, and he...

The Las Vegas Raiders could look to acquire another pass rusher to the roster. The team selected Boise State's Ahmed Hassanein in the sixth round of the draft, and also retained Malcolm Koonce this offseason, but finding another experienced player opposite Maxx Crosby would be a logical move. The pass-rushing market is pretty dry, but Silver and Black Pride's Bill Williamson believes the Raiders should sign free-agent edge rusher Za'Darius Smith to upgrade the defensive line. "The veteran pass-rusher may have better fits because the Raiders would use him as a rotational piece. But they could use some more...

On Friday night, boxing heads outside, as there will be three big-name fights live from the middle of Times Square. Among the most-anticipated parts of the night will be the return of Ryan Garcia. The controversial 25-year-old will fight for the first time since his suspension ended last month. Joining him are other big names Devin Haney and Teofino Lopez, as the three boxers will be headlining their own fights on the night. A big and unique event like this is sure to bring in a large amount of money, meaning the six boxers participating in the three fights...

Bill Belichick isn't doing himself many favors as three days have passed since his awkward interview with "CBS Sunday Morning, " which prominently featured his girlfriend, Jordon Hudson, behind him, by angrily refusing to disclose how the two met. Ever since, Belichick put out a statement to defend his girlfriend , despite not changing the public's perception of the incident. “I was surprised when unrelated topics were introduced, and I repeatedly expressed to the reporter, Tony Dokoupil, and the producers that I preferred to keep that conversation centered on the book,” Belichick said . “After this occurred several times,...

The Atlanta Braves' season is off to a difficult start on the whole, but it's hard to imagine them being trade deadline sellers. After opening the year on a seven-game losing streak, the Braves have leveled out at 14-16. They could be above .500 by the end of the weekend, and by the end of May, it seems more likely than not that they will be. So if we assume the Braves will be buyers instead, there is one main part of the roster they should look to upgrade before the Jul. 31 deadline: starting pitching. The Braves have...

The Milwaukee Bucks are in a deep hole right now, as they are down 3-1 in the first round of the NBA Playoffs against the Indiana Pacers. With pretty much only Giannis Antetokounmpo carrying the load, there is a good chance he wants out this offseason, especially if they lose tonight. However, there are ways to keep him in Milwaukee; one being another coaching change. Fansided’s Joseph Kallan proposed the Bucks fire Doc Rivers, and potentially hire three-time champion head coach Erik Spoelstra of the Miami Heat. “Miami’s collapse feels more and more like the early stages of a...

If anyone had thought that the New York Mets found success to start the season, many would’ve expected that the team would be swinging the bats at a very high level. While the Mets' offense hasn't been bad by any means, it's the pitching staff that has carried them throughout the early parts of the year. The Mets have been by far the best on the mound in Major League Baseball, by a wide margin, too, something the team is proud of, and not surprised by, according to a recent comment from skipper Carlos Mendoza. “We knew we had...