​One of the best players to come out of the Alabama Crimson Tide’s defensive backfield is finally getting the recognition he deserves ahead of pivotal year three with the New Orleans Saints.Former Alabama Crimson Tide cornerback Kool-Aid McKinstry is The Athletic’s breakout candidate for the

   ​1 / 10Augusta’s Elijah Crawford (1) shoots the ball during the The Skill Factory and CP3 game at Peach Jam in North Augusta, S.C., on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. TSF defeated CP3 59-58.(Katie Goodale, Augusta Chronicle USA TODAY NETWORK)The Nike EYBL Peach Jam brings out

   ​The Oregon Ducks got off to a hot start in their first season in the Big Ten, going 9-0 in the conference in 2024 before win the Big Ten Championship Game.The Ducks had another great season in 2025, going 8-1 in the Big Ten and

   ​Hilton Grand Vacations is investigating an employee who sent a racial slur to Las Vegas Aces guard Chelsea Gray following the team’s 109-75 loss to the Indiana Fever on Sunday.“We are aware of the allegations involving this individual and are currently investigating the matter,” Hilton

   ​The World Baseball Classic has been an exciting showcase for baseball on the international stage, but some MLB players, including Bryce Harper, have lamented their inability to taste a gold medal on an Olympic podium.“I’ve been fighting for LA28 for a long time,” Harper said

   ​The horrific car crash that resulted in devastating injuries for ESPN NFL draft analyst Matt Miller was captured on video.In the footage, which was obtained by The California Post on Tuesday, Miller’s blue 2023 Ford Bronco could be seen traveling on a Jasper County, Mo.

   ​Israel Adesanya is not keen on the Max Holloway trilogy for Conor McGregor.McGregor (22-7 MMA, 10-5 UFC) had a disappointing return after he blew out his right knee in just 69 seconds against Holloway (28-9 MMA, 24-9 UFC) in Saturday’s UFC 329 main event at

   ​We’ve already reached the middle of July, and Samuel Montembeault is still a member of the Montreal Canadiens. As things stand, it is conceivable that for a second year in a row, the Canadiens will have three NHL-caliber goaltenders on their payroll.Last season, Montembeault’s struggles

   ​The Edmonton Oilers have been busy reshaping their roster this offseason, but one area now appears to have created a new challenge. After bolstering their blue line and creating additional salary cap flexibility, the Oilers suddenly have more NHL-caliber defensemen than available roster spots, leaving

   ​New world record holder Ja’Kobe Tharp impressed on Tuesday by blazing to a 12.85sec clocking in the 110m hurdles at the Budapest meet, even though he eased up in the final metres.The 20-year-old American, who stunned the track and field world last month by breaking