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Bill Carr, a football All-American, Gator assistant coach, and athletic director, died at the age of 78. Carr, who died late on February 3, was born in Gainesville as the son of a Baptist minister and raised in Pensacola. He returned to UF, where he became quarterback Steve Spurrier’s center and a standout in his own right, receiving All-SEC and All-America honors during Spurrier’s 1966 Heisman season. “Wonderful guy, wonderful friend, a super Gator,” Spurrier told the Orlando Sentinel. Spurrier said he visited with Carr during the past month after he’d returned home from rehabilitation for a fall that had…

Are the Milwaukee Brewers planning to tear it down? Trading former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes to the Baltimore Orioles indicates that they intend to shake things up. Another clue is that Willy Adames, who was previously unavailable for trade, is suddenly on the market. The Brewers recently signed first baseman Rhys Hoskins and still have Christian Yelich, but selling Burnes is a clear indication that they want to reload. According to USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale, the next step could be to trade Adames. Nightengale writes: “The Milwaukee Brewers are informing teams that shortstop Willy Adames is available now…

Corey Amos hadn’t even left Oxford when the Mother Ship summoned him home. The 6-2, 200-pound linebacker from Opelousas (La.) High School committed to Ole Miss on his junior day visit. Amos picked Ole Miss over Michigan, Miami, Mississippi State, Penn State, Missouri, Tulane, Texas-San Antonio, Central Florida, Louisiana Tech, and Louisiana-Lafayette, among others. He is a four-star prospect on the industry-generated 247Sports Composite index, ranked as the No. 30 linebacker in the country and the No. 6 player in Louisiana’s 2025 recruiting class. Rebels Gain Commitment From 2025 LB Corey Amos The Ole Miss Rebels held their Junior Day…

Jayden Maiava, a former UNLV quarterback, made a significant commitment to the Georgia Bulldogs yesterday. Even though Carson Beck was back for another season, Maiava was poised to take over one of the greatest programs in the country. However, he changed his mind at the last minute and declared that he would be attending USC instead. Georgia Bulldogs Lose Quarterback. Jayden Maiava To USC. The quarterback room in Athens appears to be a touch thin. Maiava unexpectedly stated that he will attend USC instead, which astonished many. It demonstrates that even after a verbal pledge, nothing is official. Players can…

The Milwaukee Brewers are in the open, but spring training is quickly approaching. Devin Williams, the 2023 Reliever of the Year, may be the next player traded to the Baltimore Orioles after starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was? On February 1, Adam McCalvey of MLB.com stated that the Brewers “wouldn’t shut any conversations down at this point in the offseason” about players they might consider dealing. In light of this, Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report brainstormed possible destinations for Williams on February 2. One is a four-player trade that sends the right-handed pitcher to the New York Yankees. These are the…

The New York Yankees have ruled out another alternative. The Yankees have been looking for ways to enhance their bullpen, but the best alternatives are quickly disappearing. New York was linked to Héctor Neris, Wandy Peralta, Keynan Middleton, and Phil Maton, although all have since signed elsewhere. Maton is the latest to agree to terms with a new team, with the Tampa Bay Rays purportedly swooping in and grabbing him, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. According to Feinsand, right-handed pitcher Phil Maton is close to signing with the Rays. “Maton had a 3.00 ERA in 68 appearances for the Astros…

For the second consecutive offseason, Florida made use of the winter transfer portal to strengthen its roster. Twelve college football veterans were acquired to help the Gators go into the 2024 offseason. Roles are being projected by all Gators for every transfer acquisition. Next up is edge rusher Brien Taylor Jr., who spent two seasons at Blinn before making the move this offseason to join the Southeastern Conference from junior college. Before joining Blinn as a defensive end before the 2022 season, Taylor, a 2020 graduate of Houston (Texas) Cypress Falls, was an unranked prospect with experience on the offensive…

Last season, the Yankees were a catastrophe by Yankee standards, winning only 82 games and placing fourth for the first time since 1992. Though they weren’t officially eliminated from postseason contention until September 24, their chances fell below 10% in early August and never recovered. They effectively spent the last two months playing out the string. What about the word “disaster?” It was not ours. Brian Cashman spearheaded efforts to court Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who ultimately chose the Dodgers. The vibes might not be favorable, especially since the slumbering Orioles have finally made some moves. So imagine our surprise…

Marcus Sayles, an American defensive back, has signed a two-year deal, the B.C. Lions announced on Saturday. On February 13, the two-time CFL all-star was declared free agent. After an outstanding 2023 season in which he recorded 38 defensive tackles, three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery, and seven pass breakups in 18 regular-season games, Sayles, 29, is back with the Lions for his fourth season. He added another seven tackles in two playoff contests and an interception in the West Division 41-30 semifinal win over the Calgary Stampeders. Marcus Sayles, an American defensive back, has signed a two-year deal,…

Brent Suter’s contract with the Cincinnati Reds includes a $6.2 million salary over two seasons, including a $3 million guarantee. Suter’s salary is $2.5 million, and the deal, revealed on January 13, contains a $3.5 million team option for 2025 with a $500,000 buyout. This year, he may earn $200,000 in performance bonuses for games pitched, with $50,000 for 50, 55, 60, and 65. Suter, who lives in Cincinnati, went 4-3 with a 3.33 ERA for Colorado last season, striking out 55 and walking 25 over 69 1/3 innings. Suter is 40-22 with a 3.49 ERA in 41 starts and…