San Jose State and South Florida have been selected to face off in the upcoming Hawaii Bowl, set to take place on Dec. 24 at the Hawaii campus in Honolulu. The Spartans, coming off a regular season win against Stanford, will be led by star receiver Nick Nash. South Florida, on the other hand, won four of their last six games but suffered a recent loss. Bulls coach Alex Golesh expressed excitement for the matchup and the opportunity to compete against a strong San Jose State team.
In other sports news, Lakers forward Jarred Vanderbilt is facing a setback in his return to play due to a knee issue, delaying his targeted season debut to early January. Israel Vazquez, a three-time super bantamweight boxing world champion, has tragically passed away at the age of 46 after battling cancer. Vazquez was known for his rivalry with Rafael Marquez and his comeback following a detached retina injury.
On a different note, negotiations are underway between ESPN and Stephen A. Smith for a potential historic deal worth around $120 million over six years. While initial reports suggested a close deal, Smith denied the rumors and emphasized his stance on not discussing contract negotiations. If finalized, this deal would mark the highest payout ever to an ESPN personality without involving a licensing agreement.
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