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Alabama begins its fourth consecutive NCAA Tournament run with a first‑round matchup against Alabama State, scheduled for 6 p.m. CT on May 29 at Sewell‑Thomas Stadium and broadcast on SEC Network and ESPN+.
Owners propose a $171‑$245 million payroll range for 2027, a 50/50 revenue split and a $75 million war chest, while the players’ union warns the measure would suppress wages and fail to lower ticket prices.
Norfolk State Athletics announced the details of its 2026 football season opener, a regional rivalry game against Old Dominion that will be broadcast live on ESPN+.
The NHL’s playoff broadcasts have hit historic viewership milestones, with female audiences up 66% on TNT Sports and 106% on ESPN, fueled by strategic use of technology and social media.
The NCAA's latest eligibility ruling removes Brendan Sorsby from the 2026 season, prompting a reshuffling of the most valuable quarterback rankings and highlighting emerging stars like Arch Manning and Bryce Underwood.
Attorney Robert Rikard addresses false narratives about Kyle Busch's life‑insurance coverage, details the $8.5 million settlement with Pacific Life Insurance, and explains the family's move to better protection after Busch's death.
The Coyotes reveal start times for their home slate, including a CBS Sports Network primetime showdown and an ESPN‑televised rivalry game.
The American Conference announced the 2025 football schedule for Tulane, detailing broadcast partners and kickoff times for six of the Green Wave’s games, with the championship slated for ABC on Dec. 5.
UCLA climbs to 27th in EA Sports College Football 26, earning over $200,000 through a new usage‑based royalty system, while its real‑life coaching overhaul sets the stage for a high‑profile season opener.
The new four‑year broadcast pact brings 183 WSL matches per season to Paramount+, weekly games on CBS Sports Network and select fixtures on Golazo Network, consolidating CBS’s position as the premier destination for women’s soccer in the United States.
North Dakota State’s football slate will feature a handful of prime‑time matchups, but the late‑hour kickoffs raise questions about fan accessibility and the wisdom of the Mountain West’s West Coast‑centric schedule.
Kansas, the Big 12 regular‑season and tournament champions, will host Northeastern in the first game of a regional that marks the Jayhawks' seventh postseason appearance in program history.
The University of North Texas is preparing for a high‑profile campaign that will see it face top opponents on national television, as it seeks to build on last year’s success.
The Wildcats have revealed their television schedule, featuring matchups against Northern Arizona, BYU, Northern Illinois, Washington State and TCU, each assigned to a specific network and time slot.
The 2026 Army football schedule features nine games with set start times and national TV partners, highlighted by a CBS‑aired rivalry with Air Force.
Kickoff details for the Ducks' early September games are set, with CBS, ESPN and FOX slated to carry key matchups, while the schedule sees both cancellations and new additions that shape the team's future.
The Tigers open the 2026 campaign with three consecutive night matches, featuring a home clash with Clemson, a Sun Belt reunion with Louisiana Tech, and a road test at Ole Miss, while ESPN’s College GameDay heads to Baton Rouge.
Arkansas' athletic director Hunter Yurachek publicly criticized the SEC and ESPN for scheduling two early‑season football matchups with only a week of recovery time, urging an alternative arrangement and facing a wave of critical social‑media response.
Arkansas’ athletic director criticizes the 2026 college football kickoff times set by ESPN and the SEC, citing inadequate rest for players and a schedule shaped more by advertising dollars than athlete welfare.
Vanderbilt’s 2026 football slate begins with a trio of high‑stakes matchups, while the SEC introduces a ninth conference game to sharpen playoff résumés. Coach Clark Lea eyes a national title beyond a mere ten‑win season.
Alabama State football will appear on ESPN's national platforms more than any other SWAC team in 2026, featuring marquee matchups and a returning HBCU Player of the Year.
Recent appearances by Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce at a Cavaliers game have revived an old baseball superstition that links the pop star’s presence to misfortune for Cleveland teams, a myth that dates back to a 2007 World Series twist.
The Cardinals reveal their 2026 slate, featuring a kickoff at Ohio State, home games against Stony Brook and a road trip to Liberty, with all contests slated for broadcast on ESPN and BTN.
The 2026 season will feature a sprawling schedule beginning with Week Zero in Ireland, followed by a packed Week One and championship games across multiple conferences.