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New York Post
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- New York Post
Haley Cavinder celebrates Cowboys fiancé Jake Ferguson's $52 million contract
Jake Ferguson isn't celebrating his contract extension alone. Ferguson's fiancée, Haley Cavinder, posted her pride for the Cowboys tight end's new deal on Sunday. 'So proud of this man!!!' Cavinder wrote on the Cavinder Twins' TikTok account that she shares with her twin Hanna. 'Go Ferg & go cowboys.' Advertisement @cavindertwins so proud of this man!!! Go Ferg & go cowboys💙 follow Cavinder twins ig for more 🏈content ♬ original sound – poppie The caption accompanied clips of Ferguson playing for Dallas as well as the couple together at the games. Ferguson's contract made him the highest-paid tight end in Cowboys history and the seventh-highest in the league currently. 4 Ferguson and Cavinder kiss in one of the photos included in Cavinder's post congratulating Ferguson for his contract extension. Cavinder Twins/TikTok Advertisement He and Cavinder have been together since 2023 when they went public with their relationship. The couple then got engaged in April when the 26-year-old tight end proposed to the 24-year-old former college hoops star. 4 Haley Cavinder revealed her engagement to Jake Ferguson in April 2025. Cavinder Twins/TikTok Advertisement While exciting for the soon-to-be wedded couple, many fans were shocked to see Ferguson's extension come in the midst of Dallas' contract lull with superstar edge rusher Micah Parsons. Parsons is entering the final year of his rookie contract and has seen the likes of TJ Watt, Maxx Crosby and Myles Garrett get paid big money, yet is still awaiting an agreement for himself. While fans continue waiting for Parsons' contract, Ferguson's was still well earned as he has been a top target for quarterback Dak Prescott the past two seasons. 4 Jake Ferguson is entering his fourth NFL season with the Cowboys. AP Advertisement Ferguson broke out in 2023-24, his second NFL season, as he was targeted 102 times en route to making 71 catches for 761 yards, five touchdowns and earning a Pro Bowl selection. Last season was a bit quieter for Ferguson as he tallied just 59 catches, 494 yards and no touchdowns, albeit he played in three fewer games. Ferguson is, of course, not the only athlete in his relationship as Cavinder played five seasons of college basketball, three at Fresno State and two at Miami. 4 Haley Cavinder averaged 16.9 points per game across her collegiate career. Getty Images Cavinder was the Mountain West Conference Player of the Year in 2020-21, a three-time All-MWC and two-time All-ACC honoree. Her and her sister have amassed nearly 5 million followers on their joint TikTok account.
Fox News
4 days ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Clemson's T.J. Parker Fires Back at LSU HC Brian Kelly's 'Death Valley Jr.' Remark
LSU head coach Brian Kelly made headlines last month when he referred to Clemson's Memorial Stadium as "Death Valley Junior," and Clemson defensive end T.J. Parker fired back at Kelly on Thursday. "They can have their opinion," Parker said, according to On3. "We're gonna handle all that on August 30. At the end of the day, we can do all the talking. We still got to play. So, we gonna see. You know what I'm saying? They're hyping up everybody across the board, all these transfers they got — we'll see." LSU travels to South Carolina to take on Clemson in a highly anticipated season opener for both programs on Aug. 30. LSU hasn't won a season opener under Kelly and has lost five consecutive Week 1 games dating back to 2020. Despite only having met four times previously, the rivalry between these two programs has continued to grow over the years, with both schools referring to their stadium as Death Valley. The two programs last met in 2019, when LSU crushed Clemson by double digits to win the national championship. Earlier this month, Kelly, the winningest active NCAA coach, said LSU is "letting Clemson borrow the name." "There's always fuel for the fire," Swinney said, per 247Sports. Clemson's Memorial Stadium was first referred to as Death Valley in 1948, while LSU's Tiger Stadium was first called Death Valley more than a decade later in 1959, when LSU defeated Clemson in the Sugar Bowl that same year. Clemson is returning 16 starters from last season, including All-ACC quarterback Cade Klubnik, while LSU is also returning its star QB, Garrett Nussmeier, and reeled in the No. 2 class in On3's 2025 Team Transfer Portal Rankings. Want great stories delivered right to your inbox? Create or log in to your FOX Sports account, follow leagues, teams and players to receive a personalized newsletter daily!
USA Today
4 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Broncos roster: WR Courtney Jackson (No. 89) could be a candidate to return kicks
Broncos Wire's 90-man offseason roster series continues today with a look at rookie wide receiver Courtney Jackson, No. 89. Before the Broncos: Jackson (5-11, 189 pounds) spent his final two college seasons at Arkansas State after spending 2019-22 at Syracuse University. As a member of the Orange, Jackson led the team in 2021 with 39 catches for 389 yards, earning an All-ACC mention from Pro Football Focus. Jackson transferred to Arkansas State in 2023, where he was a receiver and a punt returner. In 2023, Jackson had a 60-yard punt return and posted a 100-plus-yard receiving game against Texas State. In his Red Wolves career, Jackson had 81 receptions for 1,183 yards and nine touchdowns. As a returner, Jackson had 31 opportunities to run the ball back, returning the rock for 438 yards and three touchdowns in two seasons. Broncos tenure: Jackson was part of Denver's initial wave of undrafted free agent signings after the 2025 NFL draft in April. Jackson will make his Broncos debut during preseason in August. Chances to make the 53-man roster: Long shot. As two-time Pro Bowler Marvin Mims became more of a dynamic threat at wide receiver late in the 2024 season, the Broncos may be looking to have additional options at kick returner for the 2025 season. Therefore, although Jackson faces long odds to make the active roster, his return ability will help his odds. He might be stashed on the practice squad as a backup receiver/returner. Related: These 25 celebrities are Broncos fans.
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Michael Jordan's question to Nikos Galis after watching him dominate in 1983: "Why are you here? Why aren't you in the States?
Michael Jordan's question to Nikos Galis after watching him dominate in 1983: "Why are you here? Why aren't you in the States? originally appeared on Basketball Network. Greek basketball legend Nikos Galis recently appeared on Thanasis Antetokounmpo's podcast, a show that dives deep into hoops history. The middle Antetokounmpo brother said he, as always, did his research and therefore didn't miss Gallis' iconic 1983 clash against the University of North Carolina — and Michael Jordan. That nostalgic moment naturally became a key topic during the candid interview, with Galis sharing revealing insights — including what the future Chicago Bulls icon said to him after the game. Jordan vs. Galis On November 20, 1983, MJ and his North Carolina teammates traveled to Athens for a friendly against the Greek national team. However, what started as a team game quickly turned into a duel between the two top scorers: Jordan and Galis. At the time, 20-year-old Mike was one of the nation's top prospects, coming off his sophomore season, averaging a solid 20.0 points per game for UNC and earning First-team All-ACC honors. Meanwhile, 26-year-old Nik, already a European star with Aris Thessaloniki, had just dominated EuroBasket as the tournament's leading scorer, putting up an impressive 33.6 points per contest. Ultimately, in this aforementioned matchup, the two shooting guards showed exactly what their reputation as offensive powerhouses was all about. By the end of the game, Galis had put up 24 points, while MJ led all players with 34. "Michael was a young boy at this time. He was playing for North Carolina. But he showed signs, even at a young age, that he was going to be something special," Nikos recalled of the future six-time NBA champion and five-time and the NBA Despite the 100–83 loss to the visiting Tar Heels, Galis walked away with something unforgettable — Jordan's praise. Speaking to Greek reporters after the game, MJ famously said, "I didn't expect to see such a scorer, especially from your country." Even more meaningful than the public recognition, Mike pulled Nikos aside after the game and shared a few words that stayed with him. More than four decades later, sitting down with the Antetokounmpo brothers, Galis could still recall the moment word for word. "Why are you here? Why aren't you in the States?" Galis said Jordan asked him. From today's perspective, the question — one the six-footer had certainly heard more than once — made perfect sense. After all, in terms of pure talent, Galis was operating on a whole different level than any of his teammates — and most players in Europe, for that matter. So why didn't the now 68-year-old ever make the move to the NBA, often considered the ultimate stage for any aspiring basketball player? Galis, who was drafted by the Boston Celtics in 1979 but missed training camp due to injury and then returned to Europe, said he gave Jordan a simple answer. "I said, 'Because I love it here,'" he remarked. Sure, Nik, who was born in New Jersey and had attended both high school and college in the U.S., admitted he sometimes thought about going back. He even called it a dream to play in the NBA. But the FIBA legend approached it with realism — and in the end, staying in Greece just felt right. Maybe it wasn't such a bad call after all. As the saying goes, sometimes the grass just isn't greener on the other side. Either way, he — just like Jordan — ended up in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, an honor reserved only for the sport's crème de la crè story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 24, 2025, where it first appeared.
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
49ers sign former Lions WR, release third-year RB
After trading Deebo Samuel to the Washington Commanders and losing Chris Conley to retirement this offseason, the San Francisco 49ers haven't had the best injury luck at wide receiver to start training camp. Second-year wideout Ricky Pearsall surprisingly started camp on the PUP with a hamstring injury that he's been dealing with since minicamp. Then, on Wednesday, 2024 fourth-round pick Jacob Cowing suffered a hamstring injury of his own just before their first training camp session of the year. Pearsall and Cowing join Brandon Aiyuk, who's recovering from a torn ACL suffered last season, as injured wideouts on San Francisco's roster. To give quarterback Brock Purdy another weapon to target in practice, the 49ers signed wide receiver Quintez Cephus on Thursday. Cephus, 27, played collegiately at Wisconsin from 2016-19 before the Detroit Lions took him in the fifth round (No. 166 overall) of the 2020 NFL draft. He spent three seasons in Detroit, catching 37 passes for 568 yards and four touchdowns in 22 games. Since then, he's had short stints with the Buffalo Bills, Houston Texans and Los Angeles Rams, but he hasn't played in a game since 2022. To make room for Cephus on the roster, San Francisco released running back Israel Abanikanda. The 22-year-old running back played at Pittsburgh from 2020-22, where he earned All-ACC and All-American honors in his final season. The New York Jets took Abanikanda in the fifth round (No. 143 overall) of the 2023 NFL draft, and he rushed for 70 yards on 3.2 yards per attempt and caught seven passes for an additional 43 yards in six games as a rookie. The 49ers claimed him off waivers in December after the Jets released him, but he never appeared in a game for them. San Francisco's running back room now includes Christian McCaffrey, Isaac Guerendo, Patrick Taylor Jr., 2025 fifth-round pick Jordan James and undrafted rookie Corey Kiner. More 49ers: 49ers predicted to trade No. 1 WR during training camp
