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Ole Miss defensive tackle DeSanto Rollins claimed in his most recent court filing against Rebels head coach Lane Kiffin that he “intentionally treated” him differently than white players, citing two charges as instances. Rollins, who is Black, stated “evidence of disparate treatment of white and Black football players” in a court declaration issued through his lawyer, Carroll Edward Rhodes, according to an exclusive via A.J. Perez of Front Office Sports. According to ESPN’s Heather Dinich, that filing triggered “a series of rebuttals” to Kiffin’s move to dismiss Rollins’ complaint against the head coach and university for “failure to provide equal…

The Ole Miss Rebels will welcome in-state five-star wide receiver Caleb Cunningham for a visit in early March, he revealed on Monday. Cunningham, a 2025 talent from Choctaw County (Ackerman, Miss.) High School, is entering his senior season at a school where he helped lead an offensive resurrection in 2023, catching 48 passes for 1,138 yards and 14 touchdowns while averaging 23.7 yards per grab. Lane Kiffin and Kelvin Bolden also visited Cunningham at CCHS in January, which was also the month he released his Top 12 colleges. Cunningham’s spring visit tour will begin in Ole Miss, and his itinerary…

Due to the slow-moving market, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred proposed a free agency deadline to expedite the process. Could this have an ongoing impact on future Milwaukee Brewers offseasons? Man, it’s taking forever for some free agent players to find new teams. Spring training has begun, but stars such as reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell remain free agents. What if there was a way to assure that players signed sooner? When Rob Manfred indicated that he would stand down as commissioner at the end of his current term, he also mentioned a potential deadline for free…

Billy Napier and Florida football took a step back in 2023, finishing the season with a 5-7 record, one victory fewer than the previous season and little possibility of making a bowl game. As they reach Year 3, it appears that Napier needs to make a statement in 2024. Perhaps the transfer portal class, ranked 16th, will help. At this moment, it’s unclear what Napier actually requires for a successful season in 2024. Going beyond six wins is definitely a goal, and the magic number could be eight. Even so, it’s unclear whether Florida football supporters in Gainesville would be…

DeMonte Capehart, a Clemson football player, was initially pulled over for “spinning (his) tires” and “accelerating to a high rate of speed” on campus before police discovered a 9 mm weapon, which Capehart claimed did not belong to him, in the trunk of his car during a voluntary search. That’s according to a Clemson University Police Department report published to The State, which provides further information about Capehart’s arrest earlier this month on charges of unlawful possession of a firearm on school campus and failure to exercise due care while driving. Capehart, a redshirt senior defensive tackle for the Tigers…

If the New York Giants are going to make any major free agent acquisitions, it appears that they should focus on relatively young, rising players who can cover gaps in their roster. Bryce Huff of the crosstown New York Jets, who is entering his 26th season and coming off a career-high 10.0 sack season, appears to be one such guy. And adding pass rush is a Giant need we’ve mentioned since last summer, compounded by Azeez Ojulari’s second consecutive injury-plagued season and Leonard Williams’ midseason trade to the Seattle Seahawks. Despite blitzing the second-most of any NFL team in 2023…

When the Bears selected Justin Fields in the first round three years ago, the entire city of Chicago celebrated. There was actual agreement: the team had finally gotten it right. After decades of ineptitude at the position, the team had found its man. Not nearly, it appears. Chicago, which has the No. 1 overall pick for the second year in a row, appears to be set to select a new quarterback in April. Caleb Williams is the clear favorite to be the first name called when the 2024 NFL Draft begins in Detroit, but other quarterback prospects Drake Maye and…

Ole Miss rifle has qualified for the NCAA Rifle Championship for the fourth year in a row, earning the sixth seed. The Rebels qualified for the 2023 NCAA Rifle Championships after shooting 4715, their best of the spring, in their qualification match against Memphis. Ole Miss finished with a total score of 9439.67 in the NCAA standings. The squad will fight on the highest platform in their sport, seeking to win the national championship, on March 8-9 at WVU Coliseum in Morgantown, West Virginia. During the season, Ole Miss faced three of the eight teams competing in the title game.…

If the 2024 season started today, the Detroit Lions would have a strong core of safeties, led by Kerby Joseph and Ifeatu Melifonwu. Throughout the 2023 season, Joseph and Melifonwu, as well as veteran Tracy Walker, had their fair share of positive moments. And the three defensive backs are expected to be productive for Detroit again this season. Thus, general manager Brad Holmes is not likely to address the safety position during the 2024 NFL Draft. However, if Holmes decides to acquire a safety in the April draft, here are three late-round candidates the team could consider. Malik Mustapha of…

Another free agent pitcher is allegedly off the market. The New York Mets have been linked to a number of free agents since the 2023 season ended. New York and owner Steve Cohen continue to have the most money, but they haven’t made a big statement this summer. New York is in a stronger position, but the team has improved without making expensive, flashy signings. The Mets have prioritized guys with upside on cheaper contracts. Brandon Woodruff, a two-time All-Star, appeared as a prospective choice but is no longer accessible. Woodruff will miss the 2024 season after undergoing shoulder surgery,…