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USA Today
2 days ago
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- USA Today
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady inks another 7-figure to return to Red Raiders
Texas Tech's NiJaree Canady inks another 7-figure to return to Red Raiders Texas Tech superstar pitcher NiJaree Canady has the Red Raiders one game away from a national championship, and it appears she'll be running it back for the 2026 season. Canady, who already became the first $1 million softball player last offseason when she signed a lucrative NIL deal to transfer from Stanford to Texas Tech, will be returning to Lubbock after reportedly signing a new contract with the school. While the exact compensation of that deal is not currently known, it is also worth seven figures per ESPN. The 2024 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year led the Cardinal to back-to-back Women's College World Series appearances before joining Texas Tech, which is playing in the championship series in its first WCWS appearance. Canady earned First Team All-American honors yet again this season while turning in a 34-6 record and unreal 0.97 ERA, which leads Division I. She struck out 317 batters across 239 innings, and she even made an impact at the plate, batting .280 with 11 home runs and 34 RBI. Canady is the most valuable player in college softball right now, and the numbers back it up. Now, with a new deal in tow, she and the Red Raiders will look to capture their first national title in Friday night's decisive Game 3 against the rival Texas Longhorns.
Indianapolis Star
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Indianapolis Star
Colts undrafted free agents: Who did the Colts sign?
The Indianapolis Colts announced the signings of 14 undrafted free agents: defensive tackle Devonta Davis, linebacker Solomon DeShields, cornerback Johnathan Edwards, defensive tackle Joe Evans, tackle Marshall Foerner, wide receiver Tyler Kahmann, defensive end Desmond Little, tight end Maximilian Mang, wide receiver Coleman Owen, wide receiver Landon Parker, wide receiver Blayne Taylor, safety Ladarius Tennison, kicker Maddux Trujillo and safety Trey Washington. Safety Marcel Dabo was designed as an Exempt/International Players and the guard Atonio Mafi and defensive tackle Pheldarius Payne were waived. Here's what the Colts said about their undrafted free agents: Devonta Davis: 6-3, 300 pounds, appeared in 48 career games at Florida Atlantic (2024) and Jackson State (2021-23) and totaled 95 tackles (48 solo), 20.5 tackles for loss, 9.0 sacks, four forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2024, he played in 12 games and registered 29 tackles (13 solo), 5.0 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble. Solomon DeShields: 6-2, 235 pounds, saw action in 54 career games (12 starts) at Texas A&M (2024) and Pittsburgh (2021-23) and recorded 109 tackles (53 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, 6.5 sacks, four passes defensed and one fumble recovery. In 2024, he played in 12 games (one start) and registered 23 tackles (12 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and half a sack. Johnathan Edwards: 6-1, 201 pounds, appeared in 45 career games at Tulane (2024) and Indiana State (2021-23) and recorded 124 tackles (86 solo), 1.5 tackles for loss, 22 passes defensed and one forced fumble. In 2024, he played in 14 games and registered 24 tackles (16 solo), 1.0 tackle for loss and one pass defensed. Joe Evans: 6-2, 323 pounds, played in 45 career games (32 starts) at UTSA (2022-24) and LSU (2019-21) and registered 69 tackles (28 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss and 5.0 sacks. In 2024, he started five games and posted five tackles (one solo), 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sack before suffering a season-ending injury. Evans earned Third Team All-American Athletic Conference honors (2023) and Honorable Mention All-Conference USA recognition (2022). Marshall Foerner: 6-6, 308 pounds, saw action in 46 career games (42 starts) at Minnesota State-Mankato (2019-24). In 2024, he started 13 games and earned numerous honors, including First Team Offense, AFCA First Team All-American, Don Hansen Second Team All-American and CSC Academic All-District Team. Foerner was a four-time NSIC All-Academic Team of Excellence choice (2021-24). In 2023, he earned First Team All-NSIC honors and D2CCA Second Team All-Super Region Four recognition. Foerner also received the NSIC Myles Brand Award and earned CSC Academic All-District Team honors. He garnered First Team All-NSIC honors in 2022. Tyler Kahmann: 6-2, 207 pounds, saw action in 47 career games at Emporia State (2019-24) and compiled 281 receptions for 3,661 yards (13.0 avg.) and 54 touchdowns. In 2024, he played in all 11 games and totaled 100 receptions for 1,488 yards (14.9 avg.) and 20 touchdowns. Kahmann led the nation in receiving yards per game (135.3), receptions per game (9.1) and touchdown catches. He finished as the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletics Association (MIAA) record holder with 54 career touchdown receptions. Kahmann was a two-time First Team D2CCCA All-Region selection, two-time First Team All-MIAA selection, was a unanimous pick for all-conference in 2024 and garnered Honorable Mention All-MIAA recognition in 2022. Desmond Little: 6-4, 242 pounds, appeared in 37 career games (20 starts) at UAB (2023-24) and LSU (2019-22) and tallied 86 tackles (40 solo), 20.5 tackles for loss, 14.0 sacks, six passes defensed, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. In 2024, he garnered First Team All-AAC honors after he started all 12 games and recorded 41 tackles (17 solo), 10.0 tackles for loss, 6.0 sacks, three passes defensed and one forced fumble. Maximilian Mang: 6-6, 263 pounds, saw action in 50 career games (12 starts) at Syracuse (2021-24) and registered nine receptions for 60 yards (6.7 avg.) and one touchdown. In 2024, he saw action in 12 games (two starts) and caught one pass for five yards. Prior to Syracuse, Mang played tight end and defensive end for the Berlin Rebels of the German Football League (GFL), the highest level of American football in Germany. He is a native of Bradenburg, Germany. Coleman Owen: 5-10, 181 pounds, appeared in 53 career games at Ohio (2024) and Northern Arizona (2019-23) and finished with 255 receptions for 3,517 yards (13.8 avg.) and 25 touchdowns. He also totaled eight carries for 45 yards (5.6 avg.) and one touchdown, 38 punt returns for 379 yards (10.0 avg.) and two touchdowns and 11 kickoff returns for 270 yards (24.5 avg.). In 2024, Owen started all 14 games and compiled 78 receptions for 1,245 yards (16.0 avg.) and eight touchdowns. He also tallied two carries for 26 yards (13.0 avg.) and one touchdown. Owen totaled 17 punt returns for 132 yards (7.8 avg.) and one touchdown. He set the program single-season record for receiving yards, earned All-MAC First Team Offense honors and was named to the Paul Hornung Award Honor Roll. Owen earned Second Team All-Big Sky honors (2022, 2023), Honorable Mention All-Big Sky recognition (2021) and was a Big Sky All-Academic choice (2020, 2021, 2022). Landon Parker: 6-2, 211 pounds, appeared in 56 career games (20 starts) at Troy (2023-24) and Wofford (2018-22) and registered 95 receptions for 1,661 yards (17.5 avg.) and seven touchdowns. He also contributed as a punter and tallied 45 punts for 1,958 yards (43.5 avg.). In 2024, Parker played in all 12 games (10 starts) and recorded 27 receptions for 350 yards (13.0 avg.). He earned SSPS FCS Third Team All-America honors in 2020. Blayne Taylor: 6-4, 212 pounds, appeared in 51 career games at Abilene Christian (2022-24) and Cisco College (2020-21) and compiled 155 receptions for 2,297 yards (14.8 avg.) and 17 touchdowns. In 2024, he played in all 14 games and finished with 73 receptions for 1,117 yards (15.3 avg.) and eight touchdowns. Taylor earned Second Team All-UAC honors. Colts news: Colts undrafted free agents tracker: Who Indianapolis has landed so far Ladarius Tennison: 5-10, 207 pounds, appeared in 59 career games (21 starts) at Central Florida (2024), Mississippi (2022-23) and Auburn (2020-21) and compiled 168 tackles (103 solo), 20.0 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, five passes defensed, one interception, two fumble recoveries and one blocked punt. In 2024, he played in 11 games (four starts) and finished with 32 tackles (21 solo), 2.0 tackles for loss, three passes defensed, one interception and one blocked punt. Maddux Trujillo, 6-0, 172 pounds, saw action in 45 career games at Temple (2024) and Austin Peay (2021-23) and converted 54-of-75 field goals and 149-of-154 extra points for 311 total points. In 2024, he played in all 12 games and converted 16-of-22 field goals and 21-of-21 extra points for 69 total points. Trujillo also handled kickoff duties and registered 27 touchbacks on 52 kickoffs. He registered a 64-yard field goal vs. Utah State, which tied for the eighth-longest field goal in NCAA history. Trujillo also converted a 60-yard field goal against Connecticut to become just the third player in NCAA history to record two 60+ yard field goals in the same season. It marked the two longest field goals made in Temple history. He was named to the FBS All-ECAC Special Teams list and garnered All-AAC Second Team honors. At Austin Peay, Trujillo earned numerous honors, including Second Team All-UAC (2021, 2023), All-ASUN Conference (2022), UAC Scholar-Athlete of the Year (2023), UAC All-Academic Team (2023) and CSC Academic All-District (2022, 2023).
USA Today
26-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NFL draft: Watch Carson Schwesinger college highlights and what he brings to Browns
NFL draft: Watch Carson Schwesinger college highlights and what he brings to Browns With the first pick of the second round, the Browns continued to stack up defensively by adding UCLA linebacker Carson Schwesinger in the 2025 NFL draft. Schwesinger was the Mike linebacker in 2024 and earned First Team All-American honors due to his consistency and strong instincts in the second level of the Bruin defense. As a former walk-on special-teams specialist, Schwesinger has a high motor and IQ, which allow him to thrive defending the run and the pass. Scouts have raved about his attitude and work ethic as he plays like he constantly has something to prove. He possesses an advanced understanding of his zone responsibilities and the ability to read a QB's eyes, which helps him in man coverage. Most importantly, Schwesinger seems to always finish his tackle regardless of the situation and can be a guy who plays in every package. Schwesinger's downside is mainly in his size compared to other NFL athletes. There could be a concern with his ability to take on and shed blocks at the next level because there's some left to be desired on his frame. Additionally, he was only a one-year starter and doesn't have the playing time of most prospects despite his four years at UCLA. In his final year with the Bruins, Schwesinger recorded 136 total tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, four sacks, a forced fumble, and two interceptions. PFF gave him an 86.9 tackling grade in 2024 along with a 74.1 coverage grade. With the status of Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah in question as the offseason program begins, the Browns added a staple in the middle of their defense with a reliable, consistent backer in Schwesinger. Even with Owusu-Koramoah, Schwesinger spent most of his time as a strongside backer, making them a solid fit together.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Purdue women's basketball signs former Arkansas guard, JUCO national champion
WEST LAFAYETTE — Purdue women's basketball filled a major gap at shooting guard through the transfer portal with a player who brings both talent and elite experience from the SEC. Former Arkansas guard Kiki Smith will join Purdue in 2025-26, Smith confirmed to the Journal & Courier. Advertisement Smith averaged 10.2 points and shot 40.6% from 3-point range. She started in 22 of 27 games during her sophomore year with the Razorbacks in 2024-25. Before attending Arkansas, Smith was named the 2024 NJCAA DI Women's Basketball Player of the Year and First Team All-American after leading Hutchinson Community College to the program's first NJCAA National Championship in 2024. More: Purdue women's basketball guard Madison Layden fueled by family and closure Arkansas guard Kiki Smith (2) looks for a path past Vanderbilt guard Mikayla Blakes (1) during the first quarter at Memorial Gym in Nashville, Tenn., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025. The addition of Smith comes as a huge splash for the Boilermakers that was sorely in need of a perimeter threat. Purdue ranked 142nd last season in 3-point field goal percentage as a team at a 32.1% clip while Smith was the 28th best 3-point shooter in the country ahead of former Notre Dame turned Texas Christian guard Olivia Miles. Advertisement More: Purdue women's basketball guard Madison Layden fueled by family and closure Smith originally signed a scholarship to the University of Evansville before choosing the junior college route at Hutchinson and led the Blue Dragons to an undefeated 37-0 record. The 5-foot-7 Smith proved she could play at a high level against the country's top teams. Smith scored 18 points and went 7 of 13 from the field including 4 of 8 from 3-point range against South Carolina on Feb. 20. The season high 23 points for Smith came against Alabama on 8 of 15 shooting including 4 of 9 from 3-point range on Jan. 19. Smith sank four 3-pointers on nine different occasions last season. Arkansas guard Kiki Smith (2) pushes past Texas Longhorns guard Shay Holle (10) during the game at the Moody Center on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025. Smith enters her junior year after Purdue added former Northern Arizona guard Taylor Feldman while seeing the return of Madison Layden-Zay who starred in 2020-21 to 2023-24 before taking a year off last season. Advertisement Purdue returns incoming sophomore forwards Lana McCarthy and Kendall Puryear. Puryear averaged 7.2 points and 3.7 rebounds last season primarily off the bench with one start and McCarthy averaged 6.4 points and 4.8 rebounds with 26 starts. More: Northern Arizona guard Taylor Feldman joins Purdue women's basketball Junior guard McKenna Layden is the lone returning guard for Purdue from 2024-25 after making nine starts and averaged 4.6 points and 4.2 rebounds. Purdue hopes to get consistent results from incoming freshmen 4-star guard Keona Douwstra of Netherlands and 6-foot-7 center Avery Gordon. Gordon, from Brownsburg, Ind., is the 63rd ranked recruit of the 2025 class by ESPN shot 59% with 20.3 points, 10.3 rebounds and 3.3 blocks during her senior year. Advertisement Ethan Hanson is the sports reporter for the Journal & Courier in Lafayette. He can be reached at ehanson@ on Twitter at EthanAHanson and Instagram at ethan_a_hanson . This article originally appeared on Lafayette Journal & Courier: Purdue women's basketball signs Kiki Smith from Arkansas
USA Today
07-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Auburn's Johni Broome wins Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award
Auburn's Johni Broome wins Karl Malone Power Forward of the Year Award Johni Broome received the Karl Malone Award hours before playing the Florida Gators. The 2024-25 season did not end the way Johni Broome and the Auburn Tigers wanted with a 79-73 loss to Florida in the Final Four. Broome did collect another award on Saturday before the game. He was rewarded with the Karl Malone Award that goes to the nation's top power forward. This is addition to other accolades such as SEC Player of the Year, First Team All-American, The Sporting News Player of the Year, and many more. During his final season at Auburn Broome saved his best for last. This year, he averaged 18.6 points per game, 10.8 rebounds per game, and 2.1 blocks per game. One of his more underrated skills as a player is his passing ability. This season he averaged 2.9 assists per game. In his final game on Saturday night he got off to a great start, and the Tigers led 46-38 at halftime. He ended the game and his career with 15 points and seven rebounds. With the three-year career Broome has had at Auburn after transferring from Morehead State, he has put himself in the conversation as the greatest player in Auburn history. That discussion was always one-sided with Charles Barkley getting that honor. Broome and Barkley did embrace after the loss to the Gators. "He just thanked me for what I've done for Auburn," said Broome after the game. "Told me to keep my head high. Coming from a guy who cemented himself in Auburn history means a lot." During his three years at Auburn, Broome was part of two SEC Championships and this Final Four run. He closes out his career averaging 16.5 points and 9.3 rebounds. Now the Tigers have the difficult task of replacing Broome, but his time on the Plains will never be forgotten by the Auburn Family. Contact/Follow us @TheAuburnWire on X (Twitter), and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Auburn news, notes, and opinions. You can also follow Phillip on Twitter @PJordanSEC
