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Full Count: Merchant of Vikings has big goals
On May 25, 2024, Bigfork sophomore Robert Merchant clocked 11.23 seconds in the 100 meters, good for sixth place at the State A track and field championships. In 2025 a hamstring went on him, and he managed just four high school meets. His best 100 in that span lasted 11.48 seconds. Not great. Not like now. On Tuesday at the Russ Pilcher Top 10 meet in Missoula, Merchant zipped through the 100 …
LIV’s legacy: It’s impossible to create an alternative sports league in America
LIV came closer to upending the state of its sport than any upstart league in the last half-century, but even with its massive war chest it still couldn’t overthrow the establishment.
Brothers in stride: Austin and Tamret Savik bonded by sports
The first time Austin Savik met his brother Tamret Savik, it was at an airport. His parents had just returned home from Ethiopia with adopted siblings. There were stuffed animals, unfamiliar faces and a lot to take in at once. “I remember that night, Tamret cried a lot,” Austin said, smiling. “He didn’t speak English, so it was just weird.” What neither of them could have understood in that …
Why UNC’s Henri Veesaar chose the NBA over multimillion‑dollar NIL
Find out what led Henri Veesaar to turn down $4.5M from UNC and $6M in portal offers to chase the NBA and full‑time pro life.
Broncos’ updated defensive line depth chart with Tyler Onyedim
Here is our projected defensive line depth chart for the Broncos following the Tyler Onyedim addition.
Best draft day moments from former Florida Gators
It was a night where dreams came true for many of the Florida draftees, here are the moments that stood out.
Jeff Goodman swipes at Seth Greenberg over NCAA Tournament expansion
The NCAA Tournament expanding from 68 to 76 teams is not a popular idea throughout most of the sports universe. And it’s causing some fireworks throughout the world of college basketball. One of the few people that has spoken out in favor of tournament expansion is longtime coach and current ESPN College GameDay analyst Seth Greenberg. Greenberg…
The Saints are determined to give Tyler Shough what he needs to succeed
The Saints added four pass catchers in the 2026 NFL Draft
“Lot of positives” Arteta happy with Arsenal’s performance against Atletico
Mikel Arteta has insisted there were numerous positives to take from Arsenal’s 1-1 draw against Atletico Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final in Spain last night. The result …
