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The new Women’s Professional Baseball League (WPBL) opens its first season with a blend of seasoned coaches, diverse international talent and a $95,000 salary cap, aiming to carve a sustainable career path for women in baseball.
A $2.3 billion valuation places Ohio State’s football program among the most valuable in the sport, trailing only Texas, while new accountability measures and a $17 million jersey patch agreement signal shifting dynamics.
Archbishop Hoban High School looks ahead to the 2026 campaign, highlighting returning stars, notable transfers and a challenging non‑conference schedule.
A fresh wave of players with roots in Central Massachusetts is arriving at NFL training camps, bringing a blend of college success, draft pedigree, and special‑teams prowess that could reshape their respective teams.
The Illini have achieved consecutive nine-win seasons for the first time in 134 years, driven by strategic acquisitions, a revamped scheme, and a focus on road victories.
After a disappointing 2025 campaign, the University of Tennessee is reshaping its defense with veteran coordinator Jim Knowles, while key offensive pieces return, setting the stage for a quarterback battle and a renewed push for the College Football Playoff.
Ole Miss has filed lawsuits against LSU defensive standout Princewill Umanmielen and offensive lineman Devin Harper, seeking nearly $1 million in unpaid buyouts after both transferred, citing breach of a revenue‑sharing agreement.
The Badgers host Rutgers in a 2026 matchup that could define Wisconsin's trajectory, while the Scarlet Knights battle roster turnover and a tough schedule.
A recent court decision allows fifteen men's college basketball players to extend eligibility, reshaping roster plans for Gonzaga as they seek a successor to Mario Saint-Supery.
Indiana's offensive line returns four starters from its 2025 national championship squad, including Wisconsin transfer Joe Brunner, while newcomers like Adedamola Ajani step into larger roles. The unit's sack‑free performance last season sets a high bar as the team prepares for the upcoming campaign.
Both USA TODAY and cleveland.com’s preseason media polls forecast the Hoosiers to finish third in the Big Ten for the 2026 season, behind Ohio State and Oregon, as the conference’s Media Days begin in Chicago.
Ohio State's latest sponsorship deal with JPMorgan Chase adds a corporate patch to its football uniforms, leveraging new NCAA rules to fund athlete compensation ahead of the 2026‑27 academic year.
After stints as a head coach at Houston, Texas and Florida Atlantic, Tom Herman is now an assistant at Florida State, where he will work under Mike Norvell amid a shifting offensive landscape.
David Gabriel Georges, a five-star-plus running back, will announce his college decision on July 22 at 5:30 p.m. ET, a moment that has captured the attention of fans, analysts and fellow prospects alike.
The highly anticipated announcement will be streamed live on CBS Sports' YouTube channel, drawing eyes from fans of Ohio State, Tennessee and Ole Miss.
USA TODAY Sports spotlights the most anticipated in‑state high school football contests that will shape the 2026 season across the Midwest, highlighting historic rivalries, key dates and the stakes for playoff runs.
During a week‑long bootcamp, the Buckeyes focus on defensive drills, weight training and new player integration, targeting higher steal rates and more possessions.
The 80th edition of the OVAC Rudy Mumley Football Game will showcase a talented group of defensive backs and wide receivers set to compete at Wheeling Island Stadium this Saturday night.
A recent simulation projects the 2026 Notre Dame squad to finish 11‑1, with quarterback CJ Carr earning Heisman consideration and a defense anchored by veteran linebackers. The model predicts victories over traditional powerhouses and a heartbreaking overtime defeat in the title game.
The Missouri Valley Football Conference released its 2026 preseason rankings, highlighting South Dakota State's dominance while noting the absence of North Dakota State for the first time in nearly two decades.
DeMarcus Henry, a top basketball prospect, has removed West Virginia from his list of potential colleges, citing a desire for a program that can push him toward the NBA, while his brother’s commitment to Ohio State adds another layer to the family’s recruiting story.
The NCAA's new five-year eligibility model is being contested in multiple lawsuits, with a pivotal case in Ohio that may allow NBA prospects to return to college basketball and influence future roster decisions.
Amherst’s standout shortstop Cooper Bingham has pledged to join Bowling Green State University, citing a favorable visit and a promising connection with former player Matt Rositano and teammate Harrison Schneider.
Delaney Griffin's standout season at Civic Memorial earned her the 2026 Small‑Schools Girls Soccer Player of the Year award, highlighting her dual threat on the field and leadership off it.