Author: Kosta

ACC/SEC Challenge — Duke Set for a Showdown with Florida NCAA Basketball Rules Reinvented Duke Football’s Cornerback in NFL Spotlight . It’s a testament to Duke’s development under coach Manny Diaz and a boost to the program’s recruiting profile. Why It Matters Duke’s basketball and football teams are both aiming to escalate their national relevance. The Florida showdown sets an early barometer for Duke hoops; a win could signal a serious Final Four contender in blue. On the football side, an NFL-caliber defensive player boosts the program’s prestige and inspires future recruits. Meanwhile, the NCAA’s rule trials could redefine college…

When whispers of a transfer portal entry began circulating, Nebraska’s sophomore quarterback Dylan Raiola found himself at a pivotal crossroads. Fresh off a rollercoaster freshman year, he faced not only the weight of expectations but a national wave of interest from rival programs. Yet, even amid invitations to jump ship, Raiola stuck—literally and figuratively. So what kept him tethered to Lincoln? For head coach Matt Rhule, it wasn’t a matter of money or hype—it was about grit, growth, and heart. Speaking with national analysts, Rhule didn’t mince words. “Everyone reached out to him,” he said. “He could have taken the…

Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., a staple in Fort Worth’s craft beer community since 2004, announced the closure of its taproom on Galveston Avenue in May 2025. Founder Fritz Rahr cited the need for a larger space to accommodate the brewery’s growth and evolving production goals. Despite the closure, beer production continues in Fort Worth without interruption, signaling a strategic move towards expansion and innovation in the craft brewing industry. This shift reflects broader trends in the Texas craft beer market, where closures have outpaced openings. In 2024, Texas saw 29 craft breweries close and 22 open, mirroring national patterns…

EAST LANSING, Mich. — On a humid June evening outside HopCat on Grand River, the TVs are locked on a replay of spring practice, but nobody’s really watching the drills. They’re watching him: Jonathan Smith, the 45-year-old architect of Oregon State’s turnaround, now charged with hauling Michigan State back from the wreckage of the Mel Tucker era. The irony isn’t lost on die-hard alumni nursing their Green Line IPAs. “We’ve been here before,” mutters ’04 grad Alicia Martin, eyes still bright with hope. “But something about Smith feels… steadier.” Steadier, yet the expectations are anything but. Athletic director changes and…

EAST LANSING, MI — Every so often, college football delivers a story that reminds us why we love the game. At Michigan State’s annual spring game, that story came in the form of a gritty, determined, and wildly talented walk-on freshman who no one saw coming—except, maybe, himself. Meet Cameron Davis, an undersized but unshakable wide receiver out of Grand Rapids, who walked onto the Spartans’ program this January with nothing but a dream and a worn-out pair of cleats. Fast forward to Saturday’s spring showcase, and Davis is now the talk of East Lansing. With the crowd buzzing inside…

In a move that sent a buzz through the college football world, Michigan State has landed a commitment from a name that carries serious NFL pedigree. Class of 2026 athlete Jalen Harrison, the son of former All-Pro wide receiver and Super Bowl champion Marvin Harrison, has committed to the Spartans, surprising many analysts who expected him to stay closer to home or follow his father’s path to a more traditional powerhouse. Jalen, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound two-way standout from Philadelphia, made the announcement via social media late Friday night, thanking his family, coaches, and “the Spartan family for believing in my…

The Michigan State Spartans have taken a proactive step into their 2026 recruiting class, extending an early scholarship offer to a relatively unknown but fast-rising power forward out of Boston — Elijah Moore, a 6-foot-8 three-star prospect who’s quietly been turning heads on the East Coast AAU circuit. While Moore isn’t a household name just yet, he’s been making enough noise to catch the attention of Tom Izzo’s staff — known for identifying high-upside talent before they blow up nationally. Moore plays for Boston Elite and attends Brookline High School, where he averaged 15.4 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 2.3 blocks…