Wright State and Oakland Meet in High‑Stakes Horizon League Elimination Game
Wright State, the No. 1 seed, will host Oakland on May 23, 2026, in a winner‑takes‑all contest that will be streamed on ESPN+ and Fubo.
May 23, 2026
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MAC Baseball Championship Game 9 Rescheduled Ahead of Stormy Forecast
The Mid-American Conference moved Game 9 of the 2026 MAC Baseball Championship to 11 a.m. ET on May 23 due to expected bad weather, keeping the tournament on ESPN+ and updating fans via social media and the conference website.
May 23, 2026
Michigan Secures Ninth Commitment as Top Safety Tavares Harrington Announces Choice
Michigan's football program has added eight recruits in May and is poised to land a ninth, highlighted by four‑star safety Tavares Harrington's upcoming announcement.
May 22, 2026
Cam Ward’s Offseason Overhaul Aims to Elevate Titans’ Attack
Cam Ward has trimmed ten pounds through a strict diet, fully recovered from a shoulder sprain, and will benefit from a strengthened WR group that includes Calvin Ridley, Wan'Dale Robinson and 2026 fourth‑overall pick Carnell Tate, all while under the watchful eye of coach Robert Saleh.
May 22, 2026
Big Ten’s Playoff Proposal Challenges SEC’s Dominance
The Big Ten's push for a 12‑ or 24‑team College Football Playoff reshapes the conversation, sidelining the SEC's preferred 16‑team model and testing the influence of commissioner Greg Sankey ahead of the spring meetings.
May 22, 2026
Kam Mercer Commits to Cincinnati Bearcats, Boosting 2027 Recruiting Class
Five‑star guard Kam Mercer pledges to the Cincinnati Bearcats, reclassifying to the 2027 class and bringing elite talent to the program.
May 22, 2026
Kansas Baseball Eyes Big 12 Crown as It Prepares for Friday Night Clash with Oklahoma State
The Jayhawks, fresh off a regular‑season Big 12 championship and a victory over Baylor, will face Oklahoma State in the tournament semifinals, a rematch of a series they won earlier this year.
May 22, 2026
Malachi Moreno’s Draft Future Hinges on Agent’s Tactics Ahead of May 27 Deadline
A sophomore forward's draft prospects are under scrutiny as his agent seeks to maximize leverage before the decision deadline.
May 22, 2026
Ed Orgeron Returns to LSU as Defensive Assistant Under Lane Kiffin
Ed Orgeron, who led LSU to a perfect 15‑0 season in 2019, has been reinstated as a special assistant to defense and recruiting under new head coach Lane Kiffin, a move that has generated enthusiastic reactions from fans and analysts.
May 21, 2026
Michael Wilbon Slams 24‑Team College Football Playoff as a Money Grab
Veteran ESPN analyst Michael Wilbon has reignited a heated debate over the proposed expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, labeling the move a "money grab" that privileges television networks over the welfare of players and the sport’s integrity.
May 21, 2026
Kam Mercer Commits to Cincinnati, Elevating Bearcats’ 2027 Class
Four-star guard Kam Mercer has pledged to the University of Cincinnati, reclassifying to the 2027 recruiting cycle and joining a program that aims to become the top team in the Buckeye State.
May 21, 2026
Playoff Expansion Negotiations Reach Critical Juncture
The fate of a 24‑team College Football Playoff hinges on the SEC's decision, with key stakeholders pushing competing visions as a December deadline looms.
May 21, 2026
Maryland Faces Tennessee in Opening Round of Players Era 16 Championship
Maryland and Tennessee will open the Players Era 16 Championship on Nov. 24 in Las Vegas, a tournament that runs through Nov. 28 and streams across the ESPN network
May 21, 2026
Creighton to Open 2026 Players Era Championship Against Defending Champion Michigan
The Bluejays will face the Michigan Wolverines in the tournament’s first game, a matchup steeped in history and broadcast on ESPN, while the event showcases a multi‑year partnership with MGM Resorts and a schedule packed with marquee contests.
May 21, 2026
Florida Gators Open Players Era 8 Tournament with Notre Dame Showdown
Florida will meet Notre Dame in the first game of the Players Era 8 tournament on Nov. 17, a contest that kicks off a weekend of basketball that culminates with the championship on Nov. 19.
May 21, 2026
Shawn Lyght Repeats as Schmeisser Award Winner, Eyes Final Four Glory
Shawn Lyght has won the William C. Schmeisser Award for the second straight year, joining an elite group of defenders and helping Notre Dame advance to the Final Four where they will face Syracuse.
May 21, 2026
Michael Nnabuife Commits to Syracuse Orange, Choosing Orange Over Powerhouses
Syracuse University announced the verbal commitment of Michael Nnabuife, a top-50 tight end recruit, to its 2027 class, a move that reshapes the Orange's recruiting narrative.
May 21, 2026
Anderson Diaz Commits to Alabama as Point Guard Amid NIL and Playoff Debate
Anderson Diaz pledged to the Alabama Crimson Tide, highlighting the program’s supportive environment, while Bray Hubbard is touted as a future captain. Meanwhile, conference officials debate playoff expansion and the reshaping of recruiting through Name, Image, and Likeness agreements.
May 21, 2026
Bussin’ With The Boys Takes NASCAR Into a New Frontier
From a football‑centric show to a cross‑sport partnership, Bussin’ With The Boys aims to help NASCAR attract younger fans amid a persistent viewership slump.
May 21, 2026
Kansas Baseball Opens Big 12 Tournament Against Baylor in Surprise
The Kansas Jayhawks, the Big 12 regular‑season champions, begin their conference tournament against Baylor in Surprise, Arizona, with Coach Dan Fitzgerald leading the charge.
May 21, 2026
Kansas Baseball Preps for Big 12 Tournament Showdown with Baylor
Kansas, the Big 12 regular season champion, will meet Baylor in the tournament quarterfinals on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CT in Surprise, Arizona. The game will be televised on ESPNU and streamed on ESPN+, featuring Coach Dan Fitzgerald, who was named Big 12 Coach of the Year.
May 21, 2026
College Football Playoff Expansion: 12 to 24 Teams on the Table
A heated debate among college football’s governing bodies and broadcasters centers on whether to double the playoff field, with concerns about tradition, viewership and revenue.
May 21, 2026
Duke’s Amazon-Bound Showdown with Michigan Sparks Broadcasting Clash
Duke University has partnered with Amazon to host a high‑profile men’s basketball game against Michigan at Madison Square Garden on December 21, 2026. The deal has ignited a dispute with the Big Ten and Fox over broadcasting rights, prompted commentary from UCLA coach Mick Cronin, and received legal validation from a coalition of experts. Contingency plans to relocate the game to Dallas or Miami are also under discussion.
May 21, 2026
The Basketball Tournament reimagines its format for a $2 million prize
The Basketball Tournament (TBT) is cutting its field to 16 teams, doubling prize money and partnering with Fox Sports as it adopts a new alumni and non‑alumni bracket system.
May 21, 2026