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Brian SchaibleThe easy storyline is athletic tight end. Former quarterback. Mismatch creator.The more interesting one centers on a potential first round riser who spent the last two seasons rooming with one of college football’s most debated quarterbacks and defending him without hesitation.Eli Stowers’ belief in Diego Pavia wasn’t calculated. It was real.“As a person, I love him to death,” Stowers said. “He’s the best teammate you could have. I was roommates with him [at Vanderbilt] for the last two years, and it was an amazing experience.”Around the league, evaluators are trying to decide just how high Stowers can climb. Some believe…

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There was only one SEC women’s basketball player to earn unanimous selections by USA TODAY Sports Network voters: Mikayla Blakes.The Vanderbilt guard was voted the unanimous SEC Player of the Year, and was the only only unanimous All-SEC first team selection in the USA TODAY Sports Network’s All-SEC awards. Blakes became the first SEC player this century to average 30 points in conference play after an incredible run over the last eight games of the regular season.The sophomore averaged 27.1 points on the season – which jumped to 30.5 points in SEC games – along with 3.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists and 2.9…

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Matthew Stafford declared in his MVP acceptance speech that he will return for another season with the Los Angeles Rams after mulling retirement. While that is a good sign for Rams fans, the future post-Stafford remains unclear.With the 2026 NFL Draft coming up in under two months, the Rams can use that to take a shot at finding their replacement for the Super Bowl-winning quarterback. GettyVanderbilt standout quarterback Diego Pavia GettyVanderbilt standout quarterback Diego PaviaMatthew Stafford, at the age of 37 and in his 17th season in the league, played some of his best football. He led the league in…

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In this story:NASHVILLE—Buckle up, Vanderbilt basketball. If this group doesn't, it will no longer find its name in the AP Top 25 poll. It’s been all the way up to No. 10, but it no longer has any wiggle room with the voters.Vanderbilt basketball is ranked No. 24 in the AP Top 25, per the Monday afternoon release of the poll. The Commodores were boosted by a Wednesday-night win over Georgia, but dropped a game for the third time in its last four against Kentucky. The Commodores moved down four spots a few weeks ago to the ranking after a stunning…

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In this story:NASHVILLE—Vanderbilt basketball has dropped three out of four and needs to get right. Perhaps it facing off against a sputtering Ole Miss team could be exactly the opportunity that it needs. The Commodores are multiple-point favorites on Tuesday night. Here's what they've got to do in order to leave Oxford happy.Don’t overlook Ole MissAs evidenced by Ole Miss’ 10-game SEC losing streak that ended on Saturday against Auburn, Chris Beard missed on a number of evaluations here. But, this group is talented enough to get Vanderbilt if Vanderbilt isn’t ready to go in Oxford on Tuesday. This is a group with…

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In this story:The college basketball calendar has officially turned to March and there is only one week left to go for all 16 teams in the SEC before the conference tournament begins March 11. A weekend full of SEC games saw teams like Florida and Alabama clinch double-byes while there are still plenty of teams in the middle of the conference that are still competing for the final spot in the top four.No. 24 Vanderbilt is one of those teams that are in the middle of the SEC. On Saturday, Vanderbilt took a tough 91-77 loss on the road to…

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If not listed, please contact your TV provider.After rocky stretch, No. 24 Vanderbilt looks to regroup at Ole MissVanderbilt remains a lock to make the NCAA Tournament, but has had mixed results over the past two months after one of the most torrid starts in college basketball.The 24th-ranked Commodores (22-7, 9-7 Southeastern Conference) have a pair of road contests to complete the regular season, starting with a clash against Ole Miss (12-17, 4-12) on Tuesday night in Oxford, Miss.Vanderbilt comes off a 91-77 loss on Saturday at Kentucky, which dropped its record to 6-7 since winning the first 16 games…

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The Russellville Regional Leadership Academy Class 40 visited the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, Feb. 26, for State Government Day. The class heard from Senator Breanne Davis and Candice Lawrence with the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas. Baldwin &amp… Read moreRussellville Regional Leadership Class goes to CapitolIn 2008, almost 70 percent of Arkansas voters approved the proposed Constitutional Amendment which created the Arkansas Legislature’s Fiscal S… Read moreSenate Capitol Week in ReviewIn recognition of their hard work, and scholarship Dardanelle Middle School is proud to announce their honor roll for the 3rd nine weeks of school. Read…

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National Today By the People, for the PeopleNewsSecond win ever for Vanderbilt at Thompson-Boling ArenaPublished on Mar. 2, 2026Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›Vanderbilt women’s basketball team defeated the University of Tennessee 87-77 at Thompson-Boling Arena in Knoxville, marking only the second time in program history that Vanderbilt has won at Tennessee’s home court.This victory is a significant accomplishment for the Vanderbilt women’s basketball team, as Tennessee is a powerhouse program in the SEC. Winning at Thompson-Boling Arena is extremely difficult, and this win helps solidify Vanderbilt’s position in the SEC tournament.The game featured multiple runs by both…

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