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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill secured a fourth‑place finish in the Leafield Directors’ Cup for the second straight year, highlighted by runner‑up performances in baseball and women’s lacrosse and a string of strong NCAA tournament showings.
Jaelynn Murray Burrus’s promotion to director of women's basketball highlights her journey from standout athlete to program leader, blending on‑court success with academic achievement and strategic vision.
Recent fan chants during a Mexico‑Czechia match have reignited debates over FIFA’s ability to enforce anti‑discrimination rules, especially as the country gears up to co‑host the 2026 World Cup.
The latest EA Sports College Football 27 ratings highlight Ohio State's ascendancy, featuring a 99 overall rating for wide receiver Jeremiah Smith and a 90 team rating that places the Buckeyes second only to Oregon.
A decade of bold uniforms, marquee matchups and NFL talent shaped Syracuse football’s legacy — and still sparks longing among fans.
LaMelo Ball heads to Minnesota while Coby White returns to Charlotte on a new contract, reshaping backcourt dynamics for both teams.
The Tar Heels and Fighting Illini will meet on January 30 in Nashville, a game that promises a test of tradition, coaching strategy and national ambition.
An examination of how the Crimson Tide's 2026 slate stacks up against conference peers, the limits of early Strength‑of‑Schedule metrics, and the perspectives of leading analysts.
From his Survivor victory to his new travel series, Ethan Zohn uses soccer to connect diverse American communities, documenting the sport’s cultural impact across the nation.
An analysis of recent performance, recruiting momentum, and coaching stability points to six teams that could shape college football’s power structure over the coming years.
The retirement of Nick Saban has opened a competitive window for programs poised to dominate college football's next era, with Georgia, Ohio State, and Indiana emerging as leading contenders.
Kalen DeBoer explains why Alabama is scaling back its 2027 recruiting numbers to focus on nurturing the current roster and preparing for future departures.
After becoming Purdue’s all‑time leader in three‑point shooting, Fletcher Loyer has agreed to an Exhibit 10 deal with the Clippers, opening a pathway to the Summer League and a potential roster spot.
The NCAA’s Division I Cabinet has moved from a four‑season‑in‑five‑year framework to a five‑season‑in‑five‑year model, eliminating redshirt designations and simplifying eligibility for student‑athletes who enroll after turning 19.
Kirby Smart’s Bulldogs posted an 11‑1 record in 2025, securing their twelfth consecutive victory over Alabama and marking the fifth straight year of double‑digit wins. The achievement surpasses the records of former coaches and positions the team for another playoff run and potential national title.
The NCAA's Division I Cabinet has adopted a five-year, age-based eligibility framework that replaces redshirt and waiver systems, giving athletes up to five seasons of competition.
The Southeastern Conference has announced home and away designations for the upcoming season, highlighting matchups against national contenders and outlining the path forward for South Carolina basketball.
The highly touted 2029 recruit pledged to Miami after multiple visits, citing the program's trajectory and the development of Carson Beck as key factors.
The University of Missouri revealed its full slate of SEC opponents for the upcoming 2026‑27 men’s basketball season, confirming a schedule that blends familiar rivalries with fresh challenges and highlighting home‑and‑home matchups against Arkansas, Oklahoma and Tennessee while hosting Alabama, Kentucky, LSU, Ole Miss, South Carolina and Texas A&M. The announcement comes as the Tigers prepare to welcome a top‑ranked freshman class and a deep transfer cohort, building on back‑to‑back seasons of double‑digit conference wins.
A deep dive into the standout performances of MLB’s relief pitchers, the struggles of a few, and the upcoming broadcast partnership that will bring these stories to a wider audience.
Veteran defensive end Calais Campbell prepares for his 19th NFL season with the Baltimore Ravens, poised to become one of only six defensive players since 1960 to play into his 40s.
The Southeastern Conference released the 2026‑27 basketball schedule, confirming Kentucky's slate of games that includes a lone meeting with Arkansas at Rupp Arena, home‑and‑home series with Ole Miss, Tennessee and Vanderbilt, and a non‑conference opener against Manhattan on November 3.
From bustling bars in Lincoln to living rooms in small towns, Nebraskans are uniting to cheer the U.S. Men’s National Team as it advances to the knockout round, highlighting the growing soccer culture across the state.
Despite being overlooked in preseason analyses, Maryland’s basketball team returns with five ranked players, including a fifth‑year center and a highly touted freshman, setting the stage for a potentially transformative season.