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The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as conference leaders negotiate a new format that could double the number of teams, with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey emerging as the chief opponent.
Seeded tenth, Florida State aims to advance past the Tallahassee Regional for the third straight year, drawing on a strong historical record against Coastal Carolina and a tight series with St. John's.
The Statesman Journal spotlights the standout boys basketball players from the Salem-Keizer area, inviting readers to vote for the greatest of them all.
An exploration of the ten greatest men's basketball players from South Jersey, celebrating their high school triumphs, college successes, and professional achievements.
North Carolina and Georgia Tech meet in the 2026 ACC Tournament final, vying for the conference’s tenth title amid forecasts of heavy rain.
Louisiana’s offense erupts in the eighth, with Colt Brown, Donovan LaSalle and Parker Smith delivering key performances, while the team prepares for a second showdown against Texas State.
The J.L. Mann girls soccer team saw a 1-1 draw extend to a penalty shootout loss against Wando in the Class 5A-D1 state final at Memorial Stadium on May 23.
In a dramatic showdown in Columbia, South Carolina, Brody Pike led Powdersville to a 6-1 victory, scoring five goals while honoring his late father's legacy.
Senior forward Brody Pike scored five goals in the state championship, dedicating the win to his late father and helping Powdersville retain its crown.
North Carolina’s baseball team erased an early deficit to defeat Virginia Tech 10‑4, with clutch performances from Schaffner, Hull, Winslow and Gallaher, and a strong outing from freshman pitcher Glauber. The victory advances the Tar Heels to a semifinal against either Pitt or Florida State, where they aim for their tenth ACC tournament title and a chance at back‑to‑back championships.
Kansas State’s basketball program is leveraging a modest $6 million roster budget to build a team of 14 emerging talents, aiming to prove that smart recruitment and development can rival the conference’s wealthier powers.
The Hubbertville baseball squad rallied in the final at-bat to defeat their opponents 10-2, earning the state crown and a Blue Map Trophy.
Washington’s standout lineman Paki Finau joins BYU, filling a critical void and earning immediate praise as the Cougars prepare for the upcoming season.
The Big Ten's push for a 12‑ or 24‑team College Football Playoff reshapes the conversation, sidelining the SEC's preferred 16‑team model and testing the influence of commissioner Greg Sankey ahead of the spring meetings.
Wisconsin's 2026 transfer class has risen to No. 15 in the On3/Rivals composite and No. 38 in the 247Sports rankings, underscoring a new era of roster building that blends high‑profile portal signees with a strong home‑grown core.
A USA TODAY Sports initiative honors the region's high school baseball standouts whose careers left a lasting mark on the sport.
A new NCAA proposal would grant athletes five years of eligibility starting from high school graduation or age 19, potentially affecting roster decisions for Kansas State football and basketball
Arkansas overcame the loss of star hitter Kuhio Aloy to defeat Tennessee 8-4 in the SEC Tournament, with backup Carter Rutenbar stepping in and the team’s power surge led by Zack Stewart and Camden Kozeal.
Arkansas erupted for an 8‑4 victory over Tennessee, highlighted by long‑distance homers from Kozeal and Stewart and a three‑run blast by TJ Pompey, propelling the Razorbacks into a Friday matchup with Texas.
Arkansas baseball clinches a SEC quarterfinal berth, rides a strong pitching performance to an 8‑4 win over Tennessee, and prepares for a pivotal showdown with fourth‑ranked Texas that could shape its NCAA Tournament fate.
After an 8‑4 win over Tennessee, Arkansas prepares to face Texas in the SEC Tournament quarterfinals, a matchup that could reshape its postseason trajectory.
With 14 of 15 scholarships already accounted for, the Badgers are deliberately holding out for the right fit, while the NCAA's pending eligibility rule could reshape roster planning.
Despite a 30‑10 record and a strong finish, the Greenwave were swept by Glenwood for the second straight year, a result that coach Jonathan Pate says underscores the value of simply competing at the highest level.
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will run from May 19 to May 23 at Surprise Stadium, featuring the conference’s top 12 teams, a full broadcast slate on ESPN networks, and streaming via the ESPN app and Fubo. Kansas, the regular‑season champion, begins play as the No. 1 seed.