- Kyle Veazey of the Clarion-Ledger reports that NCAA has delayed interviews in case of Mississippi State basketball recruit Renardo Sidney.
- Randy Rosetta of The Advocate writes that LSU coach Paul Mainieri shares CWS title with family and friends.
- Gainesville Sun reports Timberwolves could pay $500,000 buyout to get Nick Calathes out of his Greek contract.
- David Climer of the Tennessean writes that a massive clean-up project awaits ex-Tennessee coach Kevin O’Neill at Southern Cal.
- Kevin Scarbinsky of the Birmingham News on whether Nick Saban deserves a new deal.
- Joe Person of The State writes that a new conditioning coach has brought a different approach to South Carolina.
- Maurice Patton of the Tennessean reports that ex-Vandy quarterback Chris Nickson has been cut by CFL team.
- Wes Rucker of the Chattanooga Times Free-Press writes that James Cregg was one of first assistants wanted by new UT coach Lane Kiffin.
- Dave Hooker of the Knoxville News-Sentinel writes that UT coaches Kiffin and Bruce Pearl differ on recruiting strategies.
- Tim Gayle of the Montgomery Advertiser reports that Alabama has filed notice of appeal with NCAA.

John Clay is a sports columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader. A native of Central Kentucky and graduate of UK, he covered UK football for 13 seasons before being promoted to columnist in 2000. He lives in Lexington with his wife and two sons. You can e-mail him at jclay@herald-leader.com.
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