OK, time’s up. After 30 or so years, it’s time to end the Idiots’ Picnic, time to go home, time to remove the rehearsed-then-parroted nonsense from sports telecasts. First one that must go is “transfer portal.” That’s a crock. Those are, in fact, mostly NIL price-tagged signings of college athletes without academic credentials. They are … Read more
In late December, University of Miami hoops coach Jim Larranaga retired two months into the season. There was no scandal behind it, no family reasons given. Larranaga — who has taken two teams to the Final Four, most recently in 2023 — told The Post thisweek: “It’s not that I don’t love coaching anymore or wanted … Read more
Hanna Cavinder has her own bag. The Miami Hurricanes guard, who is one of the faces of the NIL era, shared a TikTok video of her on a private plane — and then shut down a comment that said her boyfriend, Georgia quarterback Carson Beck, took care of the transportation by using his NIL. “We … Read more
Things aren’t the same between Flau’Jae Johnson and Angel Reese after winning an NCAA title as teammates, when LSU beat Caitlin Clark and the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2023. During an exclusive interview with The Post, Johnson agreed with remarks Reese made last week when the Chicago Sky forward said they aren’t best friends anymore. “Yeah, … Read more
It’s been on the sidelines far too long. EA Sports “College Football 25,” out on Friday, is being dubbed the most highly anticipated sports video game of all time. During the 2000s, it was ranked among the most popular games ever sold. But when new versions were discontinued in 2013 amid a nasty gridlock of … Read more
Hanna Cavinder – one-half of the social media and basketball duo the Cavinder Twins – seemed ready to put her playing days behind her after she and her sister, Haley, took the 2023-24 season off. But as Haley prepared to play next season at TCU, the fire began to reignite inside Hanna once again to … Read more
We’re often reminded— scolded, actually — that we deserve the politicians we elect. Sports fans are sentenced to worse. We get what we’re given. Since the disappearance of “Miss Rheingold, 1964” on Mets’ Ch. 9 telecasts, we’ve had no vote. For example, we all now know that big-time college athletics have nothing to do with … Read more
The Bayou Barbie won’t be trademarked. The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office denied Angel Reese’s application for her moniker, according to On3. The LSU star’s request was initially denied in November with the 90-day appeal window to submit arguments to her case now having passed. Angel Reese’s attempt to trademark ‘Bayou Barbie’ was officially closed. … Read more
After the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Detroit Lions in the NFC Championship, Anna Frey, a 16-year-old tennis player from Utah who followers say looks like 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, posted a video with the message: “patiently waiting for my Super Bowl invite.” Her request was granted. Frey was invited to attend Super Bowl 2024 … Read more
The only thing that can stop Olivia Dunne these days is gravity. The LSU gymnast and social media superstar posted another viral TikTok this week that showed off her flexibility and strength, doing a handstand while simultaneously performing a split. She tumbled at the end of the body-bending move, flashing a smile to the camera. … Read more
At least one Cavinder isn’t ready to call it a career. Haley Cavinder announced on Instagram on Friday she is returning to college basketball with a highlight video captioned: “see you next season, #year5.” Haley and twin sister Hanna retired from the sport after helping Miami reach the Elite 8 last season. Haley, though, will … Read more
LSU basketball star Angel Reese wasn’t always cashing big NIL checks. The All-American forward — whose NIL valuation reached $1.6 million as of June — recently told Overtime that she “didn’t spend” her first NIL check. “I saved it because it wasn’t much,” Reese said, laughing. “My first one was not much.” She did not … Read more
It’s no secret that Olivia Dunne is raking in NIL dough. The exact figures, though, are still jaw-dropping. The LSU gymnast revealed the largest check she’s gotten on a sponsored post in an appearance on the Full Send Podcast, saying it was over $500,000. Olivia Dunne revealed the largest check she’s received for a sponsored … Read more
Olivia Dunne is preaching patience to those looking to capitalize on the sudden NIL surge. In a recent interview with The Street, LSU’s superstar gymnast — whose name, image and likeness boasts a seven-figure valuation — advised prospective and current college athletes to take their time when navigating potential opportunities in this budding environment. “I … Read more
Haley and Hanna Cavinder aren’t done taking jabs at the NCAA. The former basketball stars at the University of Miami — who were involved in the NCAA’s first NIL infractions ruling, but were not sanctioned in February — appeared to poke fun at the situation again in a TikTok video posted on Wednesday. Haley can be … Read more
What does life look like for the 22-year-old Cavinder twins beyond the University of Miami? That’s something college seniors Haley and Hanna Cavinder recently pondered during an appearance on the “BFFs” podcast, where the social media sensations discussed potential next steps and their future statuses with the Hurricanes’ women’s basketball team. “I’m going to try … Read more