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Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes argues that a 24‑team College Football Playoff would strain budgets, threaten regular‑season relevance and could erase several conference championship games.
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.
Inclement weather forces a shift in start time for the Crimson Tide’s matchup with the Gators, with an 88% chance of rain and 53% chance of thunderstorms on the new date.
After a storied five‑year stint that culminated in a 2019 undefeated championship, Ed Orgeron rejoins LSU in a limited capacity, joining Lane Kiffin’s revamped coaching staff.
After a five‑year stint that culminated in a perfect 2019 season, Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, this time focusing on talent acquisition for Lane Kiffin's offense
Ed Orgeron is back at LSU, this time as an assistant focusing on recruiting under Lane Kiffin.
After leaving Manchester United, Casemiro is poised to sign for Inter Miami, a squad already star‑studded with Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Rodrigo De Paul. The deal, priced under $2 million, reflects MLS’s unique roster rules and has sparked both optimism and protest among supporters.
The Rice Owls open the 2026 American Conference Baseball Championship as the third seed, marking their highest conference tournament placement since 2015 and setting the stage for a storied rivalry with Wichita State.
The BIG EAST Tournament baseball opener between St. John's and Creighton has been moved to Thursday at noon due to inclement weather, with a double‑elimination format and free entry at Prasco Park.
Notre Dame’s 2025 football season began with two losses but turned into a ten‑game winning streak, yet the departure of key running backs and a No. 5 ranking raise questions about the team’s ability to rebuild.
The Gators enter the SEC Tournament as the fifth seed, facing Vanderbilt at 2 p.m. ET on the SEC Network, with a pitch‑count restriction on their ace and a potential matchup against Alabama looming.
Nebraska sits eighth in the Big Ten per ESPN and tenth per CBS Sports, facing a challenging schedule as it seeks to turn back‑to‑back 7‑6 seasons into a breakthrough year.
Nebraska's 2027 football recruiting class received a major boost with the verbal pledge of Jordan Agbanoma, a four-star interior lineman, who chose the Cornhuskers over SEC powerhouses.
Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says the Wolverines will face Duke on Amazon Prime next season, but the game’s broadcast arrangement remains uncertain amid the Big Ten’s restrictive media policies.
Robert Griffin III outlines a 24‑team playoff with a four‑loss rule, automatic bids for conference champions and at‑large selections, aiming to make late‑season games matter and bring money to host campuses.
The Eagles, once slated to finish last, now stand poised to make a splash in the ACC Tournament, driven by standout performances from rising stars and a strategic focus on homegrown talent.
Eve Long, the fifth‑best recruit in the 2027 class, announced her commitment to Notre Dame, bringing international experience and a high‑scoring pedigree to a class that also features standout newcomers.
Taylor Lewan and Will Compton are launching a weekly NASCAR‑focused show, Racin’ With The Boys, produced by Peyton Manning’s Omaha Productions and debuting on YouTube on May 28. The series will feature drivers such as Ryan Blaney and Bubba Wallace, and is part of NASCAR’s broader push into creator‑driven streaming content.
A tongue‑in‑cheek snake video from an Australian club references a spying scandal that led to Southampton’s expulsion from the English Championship play‑off final, with an appeal pending.
Marty Smith, who began his career covering NASCAR for ESPN, is set to host a five‑race Cup Series slate on TNT Sports as part of a new licensing agreement. The move reflects a strategic expansion of the networks' collaboration and highlights Smith's continued presence across multiple sports platforms.
A top basketball prospect in the class of 2027 has received a scholarship from the University of Cincinnati, sparking excitement among recruiters and fans alike.
After more than a decade as ESPN’s lead NASCAR voice, Marty Smith is set to bring his expertise to TNT Sports this summer, marking a strategic crossover that reflects deepening ties between the two networks
The Cardinals finished 30‑27, missing the NCAA Tournament for the fourth time in six years, prompting speculation about player departures, a possible staff overhaul and the future of star outfielder Tague Davis.
From Baker Mayfield’s No. 1 ranking to the overlooked feats of Josh Heupel and Nate Hybl, Oklahoma’s quarterback lineage redefined the position and sparked debate across the sport.