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Huggins uses anti-gay slur on air, later apologizes

Bob Huggins, 69, the longtime West Virginia men's basketball coach, apologized on Monday after using an anti-gay slur in an interview with a Cincinnati radio station, and the incident is under review by the university, according to a statement.

West Virginia coach Bob Huggins uses homophobic slur referring to Xavier fans in radio interview

Huggins apologized for referring to Xavier fans in a derogatory manner in a radio interview on Monday

Shauna Green is ON FIRE on the recruiting trail

The Illini pick up a 4-star commit over the weekend.

This year’s classes of Dike Eddleman Award finalists are LOADED

The awards given annually to Illinois’ top male and female athletes have some serious competition in 2023

Lincoln-Way East center Hayven Smith commits to Illinois

Shauna Green picks up her first in-state prospect.

LSU coach Brian Kelly tosses shade at Alabama while speaking to Tigers fans: 'I love beating Alabama'

Kelly and LSU will be seeking consecutive victories in the SEC West series this season

Michigan State QB Payton Thorne, leading WR Keon Coleman enter portal as Spartans lose key returning pieces

Thorne led Michigan State to an 11-2 campaign in 2021 including a New Year's Six Bowl win over Pitt

Spartans QB Thorne, WR Coleman enter portal

Michigan State quarterback Payton Thorne and wide receiver Keon Coleman have entered the transfer portal.

Tommy DeVito signs with Giants as undrafted free agent

Touchdown Tommy is heading to the next level.

Alex Pihlstrom signs with Saints as undrafted free agent

The former Illini center is on his way to New Orleans.

Kendall Smith signed by Commanders as undrafted free agent

The former Illini safety is heading to the league.

Vikings sign Calvin Avery as undrafted free agent

The former Illini defensive tackle gets his shot in the NFL.

NFL Draft 2023: Will Deuce Vaughn be latest 'undersized,' underrated running back to break through?

Kansas State's star rusher is prepared to prove height and weight are just numbers

Chase Brown drafted in fifth round by Bengals

Chase is joining the Cincinnati backfield.

2023 NFL Draft: Eagles reunite Jalen Carter, Kelee Ringo, Nolan Smith with ex-Georgia defensive teammates

The Eagles' 2023 defense may resemble the historically dominant 2021 Georgia defense

Butler transfer Lukosius commits to Cincinnati

Butler transfer Simas Lukosius has committed to Cincinnati, giving Wes Miller one of the best available wing scorers in the portal as the Bearcats head into the Big 12.

Memphis' Hardaway hires Stansbury as assistant

Memphis coach Penny Hardaway has hired former Mississippi State and Western Kentucky coach Rick Stansbury as an assistant on his staff.

Jartavius Martin drafted in second round by Commanders

Quan will be heading to DC to begin his NFL career.