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USA Today
12 hours ago
- Sport
- USA Today
A true freshman the secret to life after Phil Mafah? Fox Sport thinks so
A true freshman the secret to life after Phil Mafah? Fox Sport thinks so The Tigers are returning the most production of any team in college football. But the one area where Clemson suffered the most after the 2024-25 season is at the running back position. Phil Mafah was a certified dog at tailback, but now he's a Dallas Cowboy after being selected 239th overall in the seventh round in the 2025 NFL draft. Behind Mafah's team-leading 1,115 yards and eight rushing touchdowns, only quarterback Cade Klubnik rushed for over 300 yards and three touchdowns. So, who can Dabo Swinney find to replace Mafah? Clemson football in 2025- Who replaces Phil Mafah? Most likely, the rushing production will be by committee. The leading running back behind Mafah was Jay Haynes, but he tore his ACL against SMU in the ACC Championship. He will most likely return by the start of the season, but at what capacity? That leaves Keith Adams Jr., David Eziomume, Jarvis Green, wideout-turned-RB Adam Randall, and finally, true freshman Gideon Davidson. And while Davidson might be a freshman, don't be surprised to see him as a major piece in the Tigers' rushing game next season. Randall started with the first-team offense in the spring game ahead of Davidson, but the early enrollee showcased his skills, too, especially in the passing game. Gideon Davidson a top 10 impact freshman With all the uncertainty at RB, Fox Sports college football and basketball writer Michael Cohen believes that's all Gideon needs to get his foot in the door. As an RB in high school, the 94-rated four-star (per 247Sports) eclipsed 1,000 all four years he played for the Liberty Christian Academy Bulldogs. In his final two seasons, he broke 2,000 yards, including an out-of-this-world junior campaign: 2,716 yards, 43 touchdowns, and 12.9 yards per carry. National recruiting analyst Brian Dohn had this to say about the Virginia native: "[Davidson is a] patient runner with vision and knows how to set up blocks. Quick feet with stop-start ability. Accelerates well through the hole. Has speed to finish runs. Best suited to run between tackles. Body control to make subtle cuts at second level. Difficult to arm tackle. Shows cut-back ability. instinctual runner can make defenders miss in hole. Solid pass catcher who lines up wide… Can be early contributor in high-level college program." Gideon is only one of two non-five-star recruits on Cohen's list. Defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart at USC is the other four-star. The rest of the list includes the No. 1 prospect from the 2025 class, Michiagan's five-star quarterback Bryce Underwood, Oregon wide receiver Dakorian Moore, cornerback Devin Sanchez from Ohio State, offensive tackle David Sanders at Tennessee, Texas' WR Kaliq Lockett, CB from LSU DJ Pickett, Michigan OT Andrew Babaloa, and finally, Linkon Cure, a tight end at Kansas State.
USA Today
24-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Social media reacts to Clemson taking down Georgia Tech to advance to the ACC Championship
Social media reacts to Clemson taking down Georgia Tech to advance to the ACC Championship The Tigers are headed back to the ACC Championship Game for the second time in three years after knocking off No. 1 seed Georgia Tech, 9–4, on Saturday in Durham. Jacob Jarrell launched a third-inning grand slam over the Blue Monster to flip an early 3–0 deficit, and Clemson never trailed again. That blast was Jarrell's 15th homer of the season — and it blew the game wide open. Collin Priest added a solo shot in the 9th for good measure, while Andrew Ciufo doubled twice and scored twice to keep Clemson rolling. Cam Cannarella and TP Wentworth also drove in runs in a well-rounded offensive effort. Talan Bell got the start on the mound, but it was Jacob McGovern who slammed the door, tossing four scoreless innings and retiring All-ACC slugger Drew Burress to end it. Clemson (44–15) has now won six straight and will play for its 12th ACC Tournament title Sunday at noon on ESPN2. The Tigers await the winner of Florida State vs. North Carolina. With the huge win came some big reactions. Here is how social media reacted to Clemson advancing to the ACC Championship. Contact us @Clemson_Wire on X, and like our page on Facebook for ongoing coverage of Clemson Tigers news and notes, plus opinions.
Time of India
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
UAE stage historic win over Bangladesh in second T20I
UAE's win marks their first ever victory over The Tigers in the T20 format (Image via X/@EmiratesCricket) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) stunned the cricketing world with a thrilling victory over Bangladesh in the second T20I, as part of a three-match series. The historic win, achieved on Monday, May 19, saw the UAE chase down a daunting target of 205 set by their opponents. Played at Sharjah Cricket Stadium, UAE's chase saw them score 29 runs in the last 12 balls to tie the series, forcing a decider. Despite the fall of two wickets in the final two overs, UAE's impressive turnaround was propelled by the impressive knocks by skipper Muhammad Waseem and a six by Dhruv Parashar in a tense final over. As the UAE secured victory, the team also set a record in the process. Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW! The mammoth 205 run chase is the biggest ever successful chase achieved by an Associate Nation against an ICC Full Member. Bangladesh's impressive 205 at the cost of five wickets was achieved thanks to a Tanzin Hasan 59 off 33 balls and a Litton Das 40 form 32 deliveries. With the experience of Mustafizur Rahman missing from the squad, who is in the Delhi Capitals camp for IPL 2025, Bangladesh struggled when it was their turn to bowl. Want to bring Mumbai's 'Khadoos' cricket mindset to the UAE team: Lalchand Rajput A part of UAE's victory can also be credited to the fact that their middle-order stood firm in the face of a daunting challenge after Bangladeshi bowlers claimed both openers Zohaib Khan and Muhammed Waseem with five overs and 48 runs to get. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Médico revela: 'esse tipo de magnésio está mudando a vida de meus pacientes' AlwaysFit Saiba Mais Undo Poll Do you believe UAE can win the deciding match against Bangladesh? Yes, they have the momentum No, Bangladesh will bounce back The nail-biting chase finally came to fruition with a ball left, as Haider Ali attempted a risky double, narrowly making it in time to the crease. Jubilant UAE players broke away in celebration as a frustrated Bangladesh contingent soaked in the defeat. The series will be decided in the third and final match, set to be played on May 21. While Bangladesh remain favourites to win, momentum has shifted in UAE's favour following the thrilling win. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
Yahoo
31-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene crushes home run into McCovey Cove in 6-4 loss in exhibition
The Detroit Tigers lost 6-4 to the San Francisco Giants on Monday in the first of two exhibition games at Oracle Park in San Francisco, with the final exhibition scheduled for Tuesday. Opening Day is Thursday against the Los Angeles Dodgers. What happened In the fourth inning, All-Star left fielder Riley Greene turned on a middle-in slider from left-hander Robbie Ray, who won the American League Cy Young winner in 2021. He pulled the ball 439 feet to right field with a 112.8 mph exit velocity. Advertisement It was a splash hit. The ball landed in McCovey Cove. MISSING 54 GAMES: Tigers' Parker Meadows ruled out until May 26 after joining 60-day injured list After Greene's home run, 2020 No. 1 overall pick Spencer Torkelson — competing for a spot on the Opening Day roster — battled for nine pitches before pulling Ray's up-and-in 93.3 mph fastball to left-center field for a solo home run. The back-to-back homers put the Tigers ahead, 2-1, with two outs in the fourth inning. Starting off The Tigers implemented a bullpen-only game, using nine relievers. They started with left-hander Tyler Holton. ANOTHER INJURY: Wenceel Pérez injury update: Tigers outfielder out for a month with lower back inflammation Advertisement Holton surrendered a leadoff home run to Heliot Ramos, the Giants' leadoff hitter against left-handed pitchers who smoked a changeup 434 feet to center field. Although Holton is the Tigers' best reliever, he has allowed five runs on nine hits and three walks with five strikeouts across 6⅔ innings since the beginning of spring training, spanning seven games. At the plate The Tigers — aside from the Greene and Torkelson home runs in the fourth inning — weren't productive on offense until two outs in the ninth inning. That's when Torkelson drove a changeup from left-handed reliever Erik Miller the opposite way for an RBI double off the wall. Kerry Carpenter, a left-handed hitter, followed up with an RBI single against the southpaw, cutting the Tigers' deficit to 6-4. But Trey Sweeney, a fellow lefty, ground out to end the game. Advertisement As for the Giants' starter, Ray allowed two runs on four hits and one walk with four strikeouts across five innings, throwing 73 pitches. The Giants used four relievers to complete the final four innings. Ryan Kreidler, who started in center field and is back in the mix for a roster spot, finished 1 for 3 with a triple off Ray's 91.8 mph fastball in the fifth inning. Right fielder Manuel Margot hit a single in the second inning, his first plate appearance since signing a one-year contract with the Tigers. Justyn-Henry Malloy, also competing for a roster spot, went 0 for 3 with one strikeout. On the mound After Holton, the Tigers used eight other relievers: right-hander Brenan Hanifee, righty Jason Foley, left-hander Andrew Chafin, righty Beau Brieske, lefty Brant Hurter, righty John Brebbia, righty Tommy Kahnle and righty Will Vest. Advertisement For their six runs, the Giants scored one off Holton, three off Brieske, one off Brebbia and one off Vest. Chafin — seeking the final spot in the bullpen — had the best performance of all the relievers in the fourth inning, retiring three of the four batters he faced and throwing 12 of 18 pitches for strikes. He stuck out Wilmer Flores and Mike Yastrzemski, with both hitters swinging and missing at sliders below the zone. Hanfiee shoved a scoreless second inning and hasn't allowed a run in 10⅔ innings since spring training began, continuing to solidify his case for the final spot in the bullpen. Three stars 1. Torkelson; 2. Greene; 3. Chafin. Next up Tuesday (8:05 p.m.) vs. Giants in San Francisco. Advertisement Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@ or follow him @EvanPetzold. Listen to our weekly Tigers show "Days of Roar" every Monday afternoon on demand at Apple, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts. And catch all of our podcasts and daily voice briefing at This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Tigers' Riley Greene, Spencer Torkelson hit home runs in exhibition
New York Times
25-03-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Has LSU women's basketball redefined its ceiling as it enters the Sweet 16?
BATON ROUGE, La. — Eyes closed. Head back. Arms stretched up to the heavens. Kim Mulkey reached basketball nirvana. The full-court heave in transition from Shayeann Day-Wilson. The one-touch pass from the paint to the corner by Sa'Myah Smith. The pause and 3 to bring it home by Mikaylah Williams. Mulkey was elevated to a different plane of existence. Advertisement In that moment, LSU finally took slight control for a 64-53 lead. Five minutes later it would be 81-55. For all its warts and flaws and reasons they aren't the expected title contender they've been in years past, LSU is playing beautiful, unselfish basketball as it redefines its ceiling for another March run. They are fast. They are savvy. They have the skill and shot-making to beat anyone on the right night. But even if you don't fully believe in LSU yet — and that's OK if you don't — this version of this team might be the most fun group to watch in the tournament right now. And so much of this has to do with its three big stars and the realization they need it to be a big eight. Because yes, those three LSU stars — Flau'Jae Johnson, Aneesah Morrow and Mikaylah Williams — are indeed that good. 'Our wings … they are elite,' Mulkey said. So elite they can come off any screen and attack. 'They're so confident in their ability, sometimes they just go up and shoot the ball,' Mulkey continued, 'not realizing, 'Hey, let's have a little ball reversal. I'll get you another shot.'' The Tigers are Rolling 📺ESPN — LSU Women's Basketball (@LSUwbkb) March 24, 2025 So in these two tournament games, something has clicked. Johnson is back from a shin injury and attacking the basket. Morrow is taking the ball at the elbow and not just scoring at will, but drawing double teams and dishing to her teammates in the pain for easy buckets. It's how LSU's two starting bigs, Morrow and Smith, can combine for 13 assists. It's how Smith can go 9 of 9 on easy buckets because of constant ball movement for open looks. It's how LSU can win 103-48 Saturday against San Diego State and then beat Florida State 101-71 two days later. Those stars keep using those ball reversals and creating movement, and that's where this entire LSU team changes. Advertisement 'They realize, 'This is fun. Scoring is fun. But winning and having everybody score the ball and contribute is just a lot more fun and it takes you a long way,'' Mulkey said. Johnson, the Roc Nation-signed rapper and star guard leading major commercials, was the first to say in a Friday's news conference before the tournament: 'Yeah, we're the big three, but it's going to take a big eight to get to where we want to go.' Mulkey praised her observations. And in the moments before LSU came out of the locker room to speak Monday night, the original players coming out were understandably Morrow and Smith for their combined 48 points. Nope. Change of plans. Mulkey said something to the NCAA media team, and those two name cards were swapped out for LSU's lower-scoring point guards: Day-Wilson, Last-Tear Poa and Jada Richard. Something is happening in Baton Rouge, and it's realizing the stars eat more when everybody eats with them. 'I think they'll quickly tell you, what else can you write about them?' Mulkey said of Johnson, Morrow and Williams. 'Start writing about the other five, the other six, because this weekend they were special. Our bench was special. Our entire team was special. It was electric in there for two days.' If the first weekend of the NCAA wasn't exactly a thrilling few days, Monday night was the jolt it needed. Maryland-Alabama provided a double-overtime thriller right as the first half in Baton Rouge was becoming must-watch TV between LSU and Florida State. It was 50-49 at half with two of the highest-scoring teams in the country trading haymakers over high-press defenses. The Pete Maravich Assembly Center crowd stood at attention and rioted for 40 minutes. But good basketball isn't just about close finishes. No, Mulkey and LSU adjusted to the nation's leading scorer, FSU guard Ta'Niya Latson, and changed the game. It stopped trying to fight over Florida State screens and dropped beneath. If Latson could hit 3s, fine. But it had to keep the star out of the paint. Advertisement It changed the game. Florida State turned the ball over six times in the third quarter and shot 3 of 17, and LSU took advantage with a 31-6 run to seal its place in Spokane against NC State. Mulkey, almost to a fault, is a realist. She downplayed expectations to the extreme in her first year while overturning a thin roster. And she's often the first one to tell you everything wrong with one of her teams. She is well aware this LSU team isn't a favorite to get out of this regional or take down top-seeded UCLA. But she's also been here before. And right now she sees a team having fun and finding out what it can be. Why stop the fun now? 'We weren't talked about at all when we won it two years ago,' she said. 'So let's go see what we can do.'
