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The Southeastern Conference is exploring the creation of its own rules, calendar and collective bargaining agreement amid growing frustration with the NCAA’s enforcement record.
The university has invoked SEC bylaws and appealed to Commissioner Greg Sankey to consider penalties, raising questions about the balance between free speech and institutional protection.
Ohio State coach Ryan Day earned a $100,000 bonus for his team's near‑3.4 GPA, pushing his incentive pay to $450,000 for the 2025‑26 season and bringing his total compensation close to $13 million.
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.
Rasheed Jones brings 14.8 points per game from Coastal Carolina, while Rutgers eyes key matchups against Houston and Syracuse, and former Scarlet Knights stars Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey earn NBA All‑Rookie honors.
The 2026 NCAA Division I baseball championship opens on May 25, featuring 64 teams whose automatic bids are secured through conference tournaments across the country.
With 15 starters back, including quarterback Jayden Maiava, USC looks to leverage an experienced offense under Lincoln Riley, while defensive coordinator Gary Patterson seeks to shore up the other side of the ball.
The Trojans' 2026 roster blends veteran talent on offense with a revamped defense, setting the stage for a playoff push.
A USA TODAY Sports initiative honors the region's high school baseball standouts whose careers left a lasting mark on the sport.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same day, a challenge few have dared and even fewer have completed.
Five‑star recruit Jordan Smith Jr., the consensus National Player of the Year, has pledged to Arkansas, joining an elite group of guards and signaling a new era under coach John Calipari.
Katherine Legge is set to tackle the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca‑Cola 600 on the same weekend, a feat few have dared and even fewer have completed.
Jordan Smith Jr., the consensus National Player of the Year and top‑ranked guard in the 2026 recruiting class, announced his commitment to the Arkansas Razorbacks, promising a boost in talent and energy for the program.
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.
Recent upgrades to USC's offensive line, led by Zach Hanson, signal a strategic shift under Coach Lincoln Riley, who is betting on a $200 million facility to propel the Trojans back into championship contention.
Marcus Freeman blends military‑style training, aggressive recruiting, and revenue‑sharing initiatives to propel the Fighting Irish toward their first championship since 1988.
Dan Fitzgerald’s second straight Coach of the Year award underscores Kansas baseball’s dominance, highlighted by a regular‑season title, a top‑16 national ranking and a slate of All‑Big 12 honorees.
After a standout defensive season, Chinyelu’s future could reshape the Gators’ frontcourt, with NBA teams eyeing him in the second round.
Georgia's recent winning streak and flawless road record propel them to a No. 4 spot in the latest USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll, setting the stage for a high‑stakes SEC Tournament opener.
The 2026 Big 12 Baseball Tournament will take place May 19‑23 at Surprise Stadium in Arizona, with twelve teams competing for an automatic NCAA tournament berth. West Virginia and Kansas enter as top‑ranked contenders, while Arizona State battles for a postseason spot. Games will be broadcast on ESPNU, ESPN2 and ESPN+, with streaming on ESPN+ and Fubo.
The 2026 ACC Baseball Tournament begins this week at Truist Field in Charlotte, featuring top‑10 teams, a No. 1 seed and a schedule that culminates with an ESPN2‑televised championship.
The Wildcats will meet Vanderbilt on Tuesday afternoon in Hoover, with the game streaming on SEC Network and the tournament’s final set for a national broadcast on ABC.
After a strong showing at the NBA Draft Combine, Matt Able must decide whether to turn professional or return to the University of North Carolina for another season.