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Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Patrick Mahomes' Golf Outing Trending for the Wrong Reasons
Patrick Mahomes' Golf Outing Trending for the Wrong Reasons originally appeared on Athlon Sports. At a celebrity golf tournament, Kansas City Chiefs superstar quarterback Patrick Mahomes found himself in hot water, not because of a missed putt, but over an autograph fumble. Advertisement As Mahomes was preparing to swing, a young fan politely asked, 'Mr. Mahomes, will you sign my jersey when you're done?' The quarterback paused and firmly replied, 'Can't sign for everyone … can't make everybody happy,' citing tournament pace‑of‑play rules. That's when the fan's father stepped in, audibly upset. 'Yeah, you can. … You can just make one kid happy out of a hundred,' he urged. Mahomes didn't back down: 'I'll make 99 sad,' he responded. The clip, originally from the 2023 American Century Championship and resurfacing in late June, quickly went viral. Most of his fans came out in support of him. Texas Tech Red Raiders alum and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes attends a press conference.© Nathan Giese / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images "Patrick is a good guy. He does thousands of autographs. Let him have a round of golf in peace," one wrote. Advertisement "Not the right time to ask, he's lining up a shot. Ask after he hits it. Stupid to expect him to stop and do it," another commented. "As much as I don't like Patrick, it's his free time. Let him enjoy it, he doesn't have to sign anything for anyone......" a fan wrote. "Pats right though it's not fair to the other kids watching. And also you never ask for autographs during an event. Wait till it's over," one said. "What kind of parent would allow his kid to try and get an autograph while a player is engaged in a game? This is what kids are learning today that it's OK to interrupt an athlete anytime anyplace? Wow," another posted. Advertisement "I think Mahomes is fine by refusing to sign. He's permitted to enjoy an outing without be asked for autograph. If he signs one for the kid, 49 adults will be next. Time n place," one fan expressed. Related: Phil Mickelson Makes Major Career Announcement on Thursday This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
13 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
2026 4-star safety receives second prediction to land with Texas A&M
Texas A&M's 2026 recruiting class already includes four-star Chace Collins, who chose the Aggies over Texas Tech earlier this month. Outside of four-star South Carolina-based safety Tamarion Watkins, four-star safety Tylan Wilson, one of the hardest hitters in the cycle out of Mississippi, has received a second prediction to land with Texas A&M, according to Rivals insider Sam Spiegelman. Wilson had been connected to Clemson during the latter half of his recruitment. Still, after his official visit to College Station, the versatile defensive back feels that Texas A&M's defense is a perfect fit for his skill set, as coach Mike Elko is well known as one of the nation's better defensive back developers. However, credit also goes to defensive coordinator Jay Bateman and defensive back coaches Jordan Peterson and Ishmael Aristide. As I've previously stated, landing safety prospects who can cover the deep parts of the field while serving as hybrid linebackers is vital, especially in SEC play, where most programs are capable of both passing and running effectively enough to counter any defensive weakness. Last season, the Aggies' safety rotation was average at best, primarily due to a lack of symmetry and the introduction of a new defensive system. If Elko and his staff land Wilson, they have achieved their goal of securing at least two safeties, barring Tamarion Watkins' decision on July 13. Standing at 6-2 and 185 pounds, Wilson is currently positioned as Rivals' 13th-ranked safety, and the 10th-ranked prospect in Mississippi. Wilson will announce his decision on July 18. Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
New York Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New York Times
Is Florida the early leader for No. 1 QB in Class of 2027? Notes from UA Next Future 50
BRADENTON, Fla. — Kennedy Brown was on the verge of being called up to the varsity at Kingwood High School in Humble, Texas, as a freshman when he tore the ACL in his right knee trying to make a tackle. 'I was running across the field and when the player with the ball cut back, I planted my knee and it got twisted,' the towering 6-foot-5, 285-pound offensive tackle said. 'I got turf-monstered.' Advertisement Brown said he considered quitting football. He's glad he didn't. Brown started every game last fall as a sophomore for Kingwood's varsity team at right tackle and punctuated his comeback by squatting 495 pounds during spring workouts. Now, he's the No. 2 overall prospect in the Class of 2027 in the 247Sports Composite. He received his first offer from Texas Tech in September, and the list of suitors continues to grow. Oregon and Texas are among his early leaders, he said Friday at the Under Armour Next Future 50. But Georgia, Alabama, Clemson, Nebraska, Notre Dame, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Penn State and USC are all high on his list, too. College coaches were first allowed to initiate contact with rising juniors on June 15. Brown said he made unofficial visits to Oregon, Nebraska, USC, Georgia, Clemson and Alabama this spring. He would like to get to Notre Dame soon. He lived in Indiana for six years before moving back to Texas, where he was born. 'I'll probably commit next summer,' Brown said. 'I plan to start (right away in college). I want to go to a place that I'm needed and not wanted.' He was asked about the role NIL compensation will play in his final decision. 'I'm not necessarily into money,' he said. 'I'm not a materialistic type of person. Tattoos, watches and grills, and all that, I'm not into that. I grew up in a great environment. My mom, I appreciate her significantly. I don't have to do all that.' Brown was one of eight five-star prospects in the Class of 2027 who is participating in this weekend's events at IMG Academy. Here are some updates on a few of the top QBs in the class. • Elijah Haven, the only five-star quarterback, for now, in the Class of 2027 in the 247Sports Composite, recently completed a two-week tour where he hit seven schools. The Baton Rouge, La., native started at Georgia and then hit Clemson, Auburn, Michigan, Alabama and Ohio State before completing the trip at Florida. Advertisement Haven said LSU, Ohio State, Michigan and Alabama are high on his list, but the Gators appear to be standing out a little more than others for the 6-5, 220-pounder who plays at The Dunham School. Haven said his conversation with Gators sophomore DJ Lagway — the No. 2 QB recruit in the Class of 2024 — on his recent visit to Gainesville was eye-opening. '(Lagway) said the relationships he built in his recruitment process with the coaches is what separated them for him,' Haven said. 'They didn't fake it or anything, and they were always welcoming to him and to his family. That's a big thing for me. It's just about fit for me, whether it's LSU or if it's their rival.' Haven said his mother likes Florida and his dad, who was born in Atlanta and raised a Georgia fan, is in lock-step with whatever he decides. Haven said he rooted for Joe Burrow and LSU as a child. The Tigers won the national title when he was in fifth grade. Haven said early playing time is something he covets in his college choice, but he's also 'not opposed to learning from a guy like DJ Lagway for a year or two.' Is there a program Haven would like to visit before making a final decision? 'Miami, I've never been up there,' Haven said. 'They were one of the schools that contacted me on June 15, but as far as making it out there, we haven't planned it. Seeing what Cam Ward did last year, it's definitely one of those schools I could see myself playing at with the playing style he had.' Does playing for a national championship contender matter to Haven? 'That's definitely something I want to strive for,' Haven said. 'But I'm not going to go to a school just because they won a lot.' • Peyton Houston, the eighth-ranked quarterback and No. 85 overall recruit in the 2027 class, said Clemson, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Texas have made him feel like a priority early in the process. USC is also high on his list. Advertisement Houston, who plays at Evangel Christian in Shreveport, La., said Texas was the first team to call him at midnight on June 15. Houston said it's meaningful to him that he was also the first quarterback in the class who Clemson and USC offered. He would like to commit sometime this fall before the end of his junior year. 'The reason is because there's a lot of schools that just got onto the boat,' Houston said. 'You've got to really know the school, the people and just being able to build the relationship. The longest relationship I've had has been with (Texas assistant A.J. Milwee). I've known him since the seventh grade.' • Four-star quarterback Keegan Croucher, who plays at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut, said Oregon, Ole Miss, Miami, Penn State, Indiana, Virginia Tech and Syracuse have been recruiting him the hardest thus far. He visited Oregon, Clemson, Penn State, Notre Dame, Miami and Ole Miss in June. The Ducks and Nittany Lions appear to be early leaders, with the Hurricanes and Rebels slightly behind. Which visit blew him away? 'Oregon, for sure, I really liked it. First time being out there,' the New York native said. 'I was a little skeptical being that far away from home. It didn't feel that far away.' He's been to Penn State four times. What attracts him to the Nittany Lions? 'It is the closest to home,' Croucher said. 'What do I like? The relationships I've built, what they've done with Drew Allar, the fact they're constantly winning. Everything coach Franklin says is true. He really cares about his players. He said it's the best place to put people in the league. We'll see.' • Bobby Coleman Jr., the younger brother of Auburn sophomore star receiver Cam Coleman, said Auburn, Alabama, Georgia, Louisville and UAB are the schools that have shown the most interest to this point. Advertisement The 6-1, 180-pound quarterback at Phenix City (Ala.) Central is 74th in the ESPN Top 300 but is unranked in the 247Sports Composite. Coleman was the backup last season to Tulsa signee Andrew Alford. He's completed 57 percent of his 42 pass attempts for 475 yards, seven touchdowns and three interceptions so far at the varsity level. (Top photo of Elijah Haven: Manny Navarro / The Athletic)
USA Today
2 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Report: Warriors sign pair of undrafted free agent guards
On Thursday, the Golden State Warriors used a pair of second-round selections to add Australian forward Alex Toohey and Florida Gators guard Will Richard. Yet, after the 2025 edition of the draft closed, Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Steve Kerr weren't done adding prospects. Following the draft, the Warriors inked a pair of undrafted free agents. Houston's L.J. Cryer and Texas Tech's Chance McMillian are set to join Golden State, according to the SF Standards' Danny Emerman. Cryer starred at Houston for the last two seasons, averaging 15.7 points on 41.1% shooting from the field to go along with 2.4 rebounds and two assists in 32 minutes per game last season. Cryer finished the season with third-team All-American honors. Cyer is a strong shooter, hitting 42.4% of his attempts from beyond the arc. Cryer drilled five or more triples in eight different games for the Cougars in the 2024-25 season. McMillian played the last two seasons at Texas Tech, earning All-Big 12 honors in 2024-25. The 6-foot-2 guard averaged 14.2 points on 52.3% shooting from the field and 43.3% from beyond the arc to go along with four boards and 1.8 assists per game. Both McMillian and Cryer will likely suit up alongside Toohey and Richard when the Warriors hit the floor in the Summer League. This post originally appeared on Warriors Wire! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Time of India
2 days ago
- Sport
- Time of India
NiJaree Canady makes bold history with first million dollar NIL deal in women's softball
NiJaree Canady makes bold history with first million dollar NIL deal in women's softball (Image via Getty) A major milestone just changed the future of college softball. A young star, NiJaree Canady, has broken a major record—but how did it all unfold? This spring, one name has been on everyone's lips, from Texas to the national stage. She changed schools, shook up the sport, and now fans can't stop talking. The deal she signed is so big, it's a first in softball history. But there's more: the timing, the place, and the people behind it will surprise you. Keep reading to find out the full story behind this historic moment. NiJaree Canady makes history with $1,050,024 NIL deal On July 24, 2024, NiJaree Canady, a standout pitcher from Stanford, officially transferred to Texas Tech in Lubbock, Texas, and immediately signed a one‑year Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) contract worth $1,050,024. The amount included $1 million for her endorsement, $50,000 for living expenses, and $24 as a nod to her jersey number. — brooke_winn_ (@brooke_winn_) This agreement made NiJaree Canady the first female college softball player ever to earn over one million deal was arranged by Texas Tech's NIL group, the Matador Club, supported by major boosters Tracy and John Sellers. Canady's Rise pitching power, transfers, and MVP performances NiJaree Canady was born on July 30, 2003, in Topeka, Kansas, and starred in basketball and softball at Topeka High School. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like nhà container: Xu hướng nhà ở hiện đại và bền vững 2025 Visionary Echo Tìm Ngay Undo She entered Stanford in 2023, quickly earning freshman pitcher awards and taking the team to two straight Women's College World Series. In June 2024, she entered the transfer portal, and by late July, had moved to Texas Tech, attracted by the record‑setting NIL offer and a new coaching staff led by Coach Gerry Glasco. NiJaree Canady didn't just sign big money—she proved it on the field. In 2025, she posted a 34–7 record, a 0.97 ERA, and 317 strikeouts, earning Big 12 Pitcher of the Year and leading Texas Tech to its first conference title. At the Women's College World Series in Oklahoma City, she helped the No. 12‑seed Red Raiders reach the championship game, including a key 3–2 semifinal win over Oklahoma on June 2, 2025. In that game, she struck out eight batters and held the champs to just two runs over seven innings. After her debut deal last year, NiJaree Canady signed a second seven‑figure contract with Texas Tech's Matador Club on June 6, 2025, worth between $1 million and $1.2 million for the 2026 season. Her manager, Derrick Shelby, praised her dedication and loyalty, saying she is 'box office' and a perfect fit for the program. Patrick Mahomes, the NFL star and Texas Tech alum, has also personally supported her during WCWS, calling her pitching 'special'. Also Read: Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady signs a second $1 million-plus NIL deal, AP source says Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
