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USA Today
05-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
President Trump is a fan of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels
President Trump is a fan of Commanders QB Jayden Daniels President Donald Trump is a Jayden Daniels fan. President Trump to Commanders team owner Josh Harris, 'you have a very good quarterback. Great quarterback I think.' Wow. — Scott Abraham (@Scott7news) May 5, 2025 It's been a big week for the Washington Commanders and the city of Washington, D.C. Last week, Commanders owner Josh Harris and D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced an agreement to bring the NFL franchise back to D.C. with a new stadium. The new stadium would also bring much more to the District, including housing, retail, numerous events at the stadium and plenty of jobs. On Monday, President Donald Trump revealed more big news for Washington, D.C. The 2027 NFL draft is coming to the nation's capital and will be held at National Mall. After the announcement, President Trump spoke directly to Harris: "I have to say Josh had a very good draft, a short while ago," Trump said before turning his attention to the Commanders quarterback. "You have a very good quarterback, a great quarterback, I think." Harris responded with a smile, "We do." Daniels took the NFL by storm last season, winning Rookie of the Week honors a record 11 times, winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year, and, most impressively, led Washington to its best season in 33 years.
Miami Herald
22-04-2025
- Sport
- Miami Herald
Blake Harper has his HBCU and power programs on list
Blake Harper still has his HBCU in his orbit - along with a pair of Power Four schools. The former Howard University standout, has reportedly narrowed his list of potential destinations to four: Creighton, LSU, Ohio State, and a possible return to his HBCU - Howard University. The news, confirmed by Klutch Sports, signals a major move for the freshman phenom who took college basketball by storm in 2024-25. Harper's transfer decision comes just weeks after he officially signed with Klutch Sports for NIL representation. The agency, known for representing stars like LeBron James and Anthony Davis, brings Harper into a high-powered network of opportunity. His quick alignment with Klutch-within hours of entering the transfer portal-sent a strong signal about the rising trajectory of his career and the serious interest he's receiving from high-major programs. The 6-foot-7 guard became the first player in MEAC history to win both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year honors in the same season. Harper averaged 19.5 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while earning MEAC Rookie of the Week 18 consecutive times. His dynamic playmaking made him a beacon of HBCU basketball excellence and a regular feature on national highlight reels. Many HBCU fans had hoped Harper would return for a sophomore run, but his meteoric rise and growing national attention made that outcome seeming unlikely. While his entrance into the portal doesn't officially rule out a Howard return, it is widely expected that he has played his final game in an HBCU uniform as schools like LSU and Ohio State have significant resource advantages. And while Harper has made it clear previously that money will not be THE deciding factor, it is still likely come into play. Still, Blake Harper's historic year at Howard shines as a testament to the talent that exists at HBCUs-and the power of platforms like Klutch Sports to elevate those athletes onto higher-paying programs. The post Blake Harper has his HBCU and power programs on list appeared first on HBCU Gameday. Copyright HBCU Gameday 2012-2025
Yahoo
17-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Surging Flyers Prospect Named KHL Goalie of the Week
Top Philadelphia Flyers goalie prospect Egor Zavragin has been named the KHL Goalie of the Week for Week 27 of the 2024-25 KHL regular season, the league announced Monday. Zavragin, 19, has recently wrested control of the crease for SKA St. Petersburg, starting each of his team's last five games. This week, Zavragin made 29 saves on 30 shots (.967%) in a 3-1 win over Dinamo Minsk on Tuesday, then followed that up with a 23-save shutout of his former club, HC Sochi, to help SKA earn a 2-0 clean sheet on Friday. Overall, Zavragin went 2-0-0 with a .981 save percentage, a 0.50 GAA, and one shutout to help SKA extend its winning streak to four games; Zavragin was in the net for all four wins. The KHL Players of the Week joining Zavragin are Metallurg defenseman Alexei Maklyukov, who had a goal, assist, and a plus-4 rating in two games, Amur forward Oleg Li, who scored five goals and an assist in three games, and Severstal rookie Daniil Davydov, who scored a goal and an assist in three games. KHL Best Players of Week 27:– Yegor Zavragin (SKA)– Alexei Maklyukov (MMG)– Oleg Li (AMR)– Daniil Davydov (SEV) — KHL (@khl_eng) March 17, 2025 This marks the first time Zavragin was recognized by the KHL as the Goalie of the Week. The Flyers' 2023 third-round pick had thrice been recognized as the Rookie of the Week, not including the time he captured Rookie of the Month honors for the month of October. Zavragin has posted a save percentage of .939 or higher in four of his last five games, helping his numbers surge back to where they were at the start of the season. Overall, the 19-year-old Flyers prospect is 20-13-0 in 40 KHL appearances, recording a 2.52 GAA, a .917 save percentage, and four shutouts while playing in Russia's top hockey league for the very first time.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Three Bearcats earn America East Weekly Awards
VESTAL, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – Three Binghamton Bearcats Spring athletes have earned weekly honors in their respective sports. Rachel Carey – Binghamton SoftballRookie of the Week Rachel Carey has been named Rookie of the Week. It's the freshman's first time in her young career. In the James Madison Invitational, she batted .412, hitting 3 homers and bringing in 9 RBI's across the 5 games. The Bearcats are next in Mercer for a 3-game series on Friday. Matt Bolton – Binghamton BaseballRookie of the Week Matt Bolton has earned Rookie of the Week, and it's his first. He batted .500 in the weekend series against Missouri that the Bearcats split, with at least 2 hits in each game. He also made a game saving highlight reel catch in the bottom of the 10th in a 13-inning win against the Tigers that kept them in it. The Bearcats host Holy Cross Friday for a weekend series. Matthew Rincon – Binghamton Men's LacrosseDefensive Player of the Week Matthew Rincon has been named the America East Defensive Player of the Week. It's the first time in his career he has earned a weekly accolade. In the junior's two previous games, he collected 11 ground balls and caused 4 turnovers. The team is next in action for a conference matchup on the road Friday against UMass Lowell. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
USA Today
24-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Cooper Flagg breaks ACC record with 11th Rookie of the Week nomination
Cooper Flagg breaks ACC record with 11th Rookie of the Week nomination Duke basketball superstar Cooper Flagg has been a mainstay on the ACC's weekly award releases this season, and he was named the conference's Co-Player of the Week and Rookie of the Week on Monday for his efforts against Virginia and Illinois. The latter nomination, Flagg's 11th ACC Rookie of the Week award in 2024-25, broke a conference record for the most times winning that honor in a single season. The old record of 10 stood since 1990 with Georgia Tech's Kenny Anderson, North Carolina Tar Heels star Tyler Hansbrough, and Duke's own Jabari Parker all tied at that mark. Flagg put together a double-double in the first half against the Cavaliers, finishing with 17 points, 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and two steals. He only played 23 minutes during Saturday's blowout of the Illini but still produced 16 points, seven rebounds, and five assists in that span, and he shot 13/26 (50%) from the field for the week. The 18-year-old forward has been named the Player of the Week or Co-Player of the Week five different times now, two more than any other player in the ACC. He shared the honor with Boston College's Donald Hand Jr., the second time in four weeks that those two split the top conference billing. Flagg, who has only missed out on Rookie of the Week honors five times this season, will have two more chances to add to his new ACC record.
