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After a $54 million buyout, Brian Kelly shifts from college‑football coaching to a broadcasting role with CBS, bringing his expertise to a new three‑person booth and a regular spot on Inside College Football.
After a $54 million buyout, Brian Kelly transitions from the sidelines to the broadcast booth, bringing his coaching experience to CBS Sports Network.
In the 2026 NBA Draft, Alabama’s Labaron Philon Jr. was selected 22nd overall by the Philadelphia 76ers, the first Crimson Tide pick since 2023. Coach Nate Oats, credited by Philon for his development, recently signed a six‑year extension, while assistant Preston Murphy also received a contract renewal.
With the NBA Draft underway, attention turns to the 2027 WNBA Draft, where three South Carolina players are generating buzz across major scouting reports.
Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Mauer discusses his shift from a top high school quarterback to a celebrated career, his participation in the upcoming American Century Championship, and the influence of his baseball‑centric family.
For the first time in four seasons, Cal Poly’s baseball program has cracked the national polls, earning top‑25 placements in four major publications and securing a historic Super Regional appearance.
Labaron Philon's ascent from a 45% shooter to a 50% field‑goal performer culminated in a 22nd‑overall pick, marking Alabama's first first‑round selection since 2023.
The Troy Trojans baseball team concluded a remarkable campaign with a first-ever World Series win, finishing 39-32 and cementing a program-record No. 6 national ranking.
Troy University’s baseball team surged to a program‑record No. 6 national ranking after a breakout season that included a Super Regional sweep and a College World Series victory, highlighted by record‑setting performances from Jabe Boroff and Jimmy Janicki.
The Oklahoma Sooners won the 2026 College World Series, while the Florida Gators closed the season at No. 19 in the USA TODAY Sports Baseball Coaches Poll, finishing with a 41‑21 record.
Oklahoma defeated North Carolina to claim its third national championship, while Florida concluded the season with a 41-21 record and fell in the Gainesville Regional title game, slipping in the latest rankings.
The Oklahoma Sooners secured their first national championship since 1994 with a dominant 13‑2 win over the Tar Heels, prompting the launch of limited‑edition prints and a commemorative book.
Mississippi State’s baseball team finishes 13th in the final 2026 USA TODAY Coaches Poll, marking the program’s best finish since 2021, yet falls to Georgia in a super regional that ends with Oklahoma capturing the national title.
The Oklahoma Sooners clinched the 2026 NCAA Division I baseball championship with a dominant 13‑2 win over the North Carolina Tar Heels, a triumph that reverberated through the final USA TODAY Coaches poll and marked a turning point for the program.
California powerhouses Corona Centennial and De La Salle will clash at the University of California‑Berkeley on September 26, 2026, a game that will be televised on ESPN and highlight the state’s elite high school football landscape.
The 2026 meeting between California powerhouses Corona Centennial and De La Salle will take place at UC Berkeley, with ESPN set to televise the game. The matchup revives a rivalry that dates back to a 2015 state championship.
California’s top‑ranked high school football teams Corona Centennial and De La Salle are set to meet at the University of California‑Berkeley on September 26, 2026, in a game that will be televised on ESPN.
Three Michigan standouts are projected as first‑round picks, sparking a flurry of mock draft predictions across major sports outlets.
Early projections place three Michigan standouts in the opening round, sparking speculation about team fits and immediate impact.
As USA TODAY marks the nation’s 250th anniversary, Iowa’s top female basketball players are highlighted for their historic scoring feats, community impact, and lasting influence on the game.
David Murray chronicles his family's soccer saga, revealing the challenges of youth sports, the pressure of competition, and the importance of emotional detachment for parents.
The Gators enter the 2026‑27 season with a completely new roster, 12 transfers and a fresh coaching direction, targeting an SEC championship and a deep NCAA run
Danish racer Kevin Magnussen is set to make his NASCAR Cup Series debut in the Anduril 250 at Naval Base Coronado, bringing a decade of Formula 1 experience and a family racing legacy to American stock‑car competition.
Jordan Marshall’s emergence after Justice Haynes’ injury has reshaped Michigan’s offense, delivering four straight 100‑yard games and a top‑10‑caliber performance that could redefine the team’s prospects for 2026.