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ESPN is bolstering its college football slate with fresh talent and a Friday night preview, while veteran analyst Kirk Herbstreit urges a move toward daily programming to match the sport’s rising prominence.
Ohio State’s head coach Ryan Day argues that allowing NFL players to return to college football undermines competitive integrity and calls for clear roster policies.
After initially criticizing Indiana University’s 2024 playoff loss, ESPN analyst Kirk Herbstreit now projects the Hoosiers as Big Ten champions, citing a perfect 16‑0 season, a 15‑game home winning streak and a top‑tier coaching staff. He predicts a pivotal October 17 matchup against Ohio State in Bloomington will seal the conference title, while also forecasting a No. 1 playoff seed for Indiana.
Seattle Sounders FC completed a high‑profile trade on August 25, 2026, bringing Dejan Joveljić to the Pacific Northwest for $6 million, while Sporting Kansas City reshapes its squad with new signings and contract terminations.
The Pilots’ recent surge sees them climb three spots to third in the United Soccer Coaches Top 25, backed by a strong home crowd and a historic unbeaten run.
NASCAR will race again on the streets of San Diego in 2027, building on the sold‑out success of its 2026 debut and expanding toward a nationwide military‑base series.
The Nittany Lions will host the USC Trojans in a nationally televised White Out on October 10, 2026, marking the 19th full‑stadium event and the first meeting with the Trojans since 1994.
The inaugural 'One Game at a Time' National High School Baseball Invitational will take place from April 1 to April 3, 2027, featuring eight high school teams across two Tennessee fields and a kickoff event at Covenant Health Park.
A standout performance against VCU and a shutout against San Francisco have propelled sophomore defender Trym Linberg to the top of the Southern Conference’s defensive rankings.
Lucy Harrington’s two assists and first career goal in a 2-0 win over Gardner‑Webb helped the Mountaineers secure back‑to‑back shutouts and capture the conference’s weekly defensive award.
The Southern Conference recognized Mercer’s Olivia Bori as offensive player of the week and ETSU’s Addison Yelton as defensive player of the week for August 18–24, celebrating key contributions that shaped recent results.
The BIG3, founded by Jeff Kwatinetz and Ice Cube, has evolved into a global basketball phenomenon, blending sport, music and entertainment while eyeing a $290 million expansion.
The University of Pennsylvania women's soccer program has been honored with a Team Academic Award from United Soccer Coaches, underscoring a quarter‑century of sustained academic performance.
From a Big East Player of the Year to an LSU commit, RJ Luis Jr. illustrates how court decisions and name‑image‑likeness reforms have turned college athletics into a constantly shifting landscape.
Ryan Blaney’s third victory of the season propels him toward Daytona, while Christopher Bell, Joey Logano, Denny Hamlin and a host of rising talents shape the competitive race for the Championship.
The SEC is wrestling with eligibility questions surrounding LSU's reported recruitment of Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris, who signed NFL deals before being waived.
The United Soccer Coaches poll places Charlotte at 18th, extending a streak of 19 straight Top‑25 appearances and highlighting key performances from Raggett, Manufor and Svetanoff.
After LSU signed Russian recruit Anna Minaeva, head coach Kim Mulkey renamed a team drill at the request of Koval, underscoring the personal and political dimensions of the roster shift.
Lane Kiffin defends his recruitment of Dae'Quan Wright, citing legal rulings that grant fifth-year eligibility, while the SEC contests the policy.
ACC celebrates weekly award winners as teams post record early-season wins, goals and home dominance.
The latest edition of The Athletic’s ‘Freaks List’ spotlights Iowa’s rising stars, with offensive lineman Kade Pieper, defensive end Kahmari Brown and defensive back Zach Lutmer all cracking the top 40, while South Carolina’s Nyck Harbor reclaims the No. 1 spot.
Cam Bates, Syncere Brackett‑Lambey and Sire Gaines weigh potential moves through the 2026 transfer portal, while the Broncos navigate a wave of incoming and outgoing talent.
The new appointment sees Khaled El-Ahmad taking charge of player development, recruitment and the club’s long-term identity, reporting to CEO Andy Loughnane.
After a breakout season in Detroit and a Pro Bowl year in Philadelphia, D'Andre Swift finds a familiar play‑caller in Chicago Bears head coach Ben Johnson, a partnership that could reshape the team's attack in 2024.