
College Football Playoff Expansion Faces December Deadline Amid SEC‑Big Ten Rift
With a December 2026 deadline looming, the CFP committee must choose between 16, 20, or 24‑team models, as the SEC and Big Ten clash over revenue and fan sentiment.
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With a December 2026 deadline looming, the CFP committee must choose between 16, 20, or 24‑team models, as the SEC and Big Ten clash over revenue and fan sentiment.

The University of Maine women's soccer team opens its 2026 schedule on August 12 at the URI Soccer Complex, facing the Rhode Island Rams in a match streamed live on ESPN+.

Eastern Kentucky University's women's soccer program captured the preseason spotlight, securing the No. 1 spot in the United Athletic Conference poll and earning a program‑record six All‑UAC selections.

The 99th American Legion World Series begins August 13, 2026, at Veterans Field in Shelby, North Carolina, featuring pool play, live streaming on ESPN+, and championship coverage on ESPNU.

From the opening showdown on Aug. 20 to the NCAA Men’s College Cup in December, ESPN’s coverage spans more than a thousand games, featuring top teams such as Indiana, Virginia, Clemson and North Carolina.

Dick Vitale, the iconic basketball analyst, has disclosed his fifth cancer diagnosis but remains active on ESPN, blending his enduring passion for the game with a resilient public stance.

ESPN Events unveils a nine‑event lineup featuring 33 teams across 12 conferences, highlighting historic rivalries, new showcases and partnerships with major brands.

ESPN reveals the 2026 ESPN Events Invitational, a Thanksgiving‑week college basketball tournament featuring ten teams across two groups, with games at State Farm Field House in Kissimmee, Florida.

South Florida and Saint Louis will open the first A‑10/American Showcase on ESPN in a double‑header at Nationwide Arena, featuring new coaches, transfer talent and a partnership aimed at boosting postseason résumés.

The Denver Broncos have acquired Jaylen Waddle, a move that reshapes their receiving corps and elevates his fantasy value heading into the new season.

A look at how road victories, a new starting quarterback and defensive leadership shape Iowa’s chances of breaking into the College Football Playoff.

ESPN analyst Rece Davis predicts Ohio State will win the Big Ten in 2026, citing a Heisman‑candidate quarterback, championship coach Ryan Day, and a preseason No. 1 ranking.

ESPN's Football Power Index projects Ohio State as the top Big Ten team for 2026, while five programs face sub‑1.0 scores, underscoring divergent expectations across the league.

ESPN's recent ranking placed Steve Spurrier at the apex of college football's greatest villains, while Tim Tebow's dominant career earned him a No. 8 spot, sparking a cultural backlash that still reverberates.

Live coverage of the Little League Baseball Region Tournaments airs August 8–9, 2024, on ESPN+, hosted by Matt Schick and Mike Rooney, with insights from coordinating producer Scott Gustafson.

A high school hockey team in Rhode Island overcame a devastating loss to win the state title, a journey documented by ESPN.

From Cam Newton's legendary Iron Bowl comeback to Nick Saban's dynasty‑building tenure, Alabama's football history is marked by two figures who reshaped the landscape of college sport.

ESPN’s annual Top 40 college football rankings highlight the nation’s most promising talents, with several Utah-connected athletes earning prominent spots amid injury narratives and shifting team dynamics.
The North Carolina Tar Heels will face TCU on August 29 in Dublin, kicking off a season marked by a massive influx of newcomers and the return of ACC sacks leader Melkart Abou Jaoude under coach Bill Belichick.

The National Women's Soccer League announces a February 11 start for its 2027 season, aligning key dates with the Brazil Women’s World Cup and integrating with Super Bowl weekend broadcasts.

The 2026 college football season opens with a series of high‑profile games across multiple networks and streaming platforms, beginning with an overseas clash in Ireland and extending through Labor Day weekend.

Mike Golic Sr., a former Notre Dame defensive lineman and longtime ESPN personality, is joining the university’s radio football broadcast team, replacing Ryan Harris and adding his deep‑rooted connection to the program.

The revival of women’s professional baseball in the United States brings together a legendary 99‑year‑old mascot, a new generation of pitchers, and local history that points toward a sustainable future.
ESPN announces its upcoming college football commentator teams, highlighting the addition of two former WBIR sports anchors whose Knoxville roots enrich the network’s national coverage.