Midseason Magic and Mysteries in Major League Baseball
A look at the Phillies' dominant win at the Field of Dreams, the surge of the Tigers, and the wave of Cy Young trades that have defined the 2026 baseball season.
Aug 14, 2026
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EA Strips College Football 27 of Controversial Microtransactions After Player Backlash
The launch of College Football 27 sparked a player revolt over microtransactions, forcing EA Sports to pull the paid features within a day. The incident highlights wider financial pressures in college athletics, from billion‑dollar broadcast deals to eligibility rule changes.
Jul 27, 2026
Indiana Dominates Preseason All-Big Ten Honors Ahead of Title Defense
The Athletic's preseason All-Big Ten teams highlight Indiana's depth, with ten players selected across the three squads, underscoring the Hoosiers' championship pedigree and expectations for 2026.
Jul 27, 2026
Wisconsin’s Under‑The‑Radar Players Deserve More All‑Big Ten Love
Only two Wisconsin players made The Athletic’s preseason All‑Big Ten squad, but several others merit consideration as the Badgers eye a breakthrough season.
Jul 27, 2026
Badgers’ Snub on Preseason All-Big Ten Highlights Need for More Recognition
The Athletic’s preseason All-Big Ten team features just two Badgers, yet their performances suggest more deserving candidates.
Jul 26, 2026
Kade Pieper Poised to Anchor Iowa’s 2026 Offensive Line
With 58 days left until the Hawkeyes open the 2026 season against Northern Illinois, Iowa’s rising star Kade Pieper reflects on his All‑American year, his upcoming shift to center, and the legacy of the number he now carries.
Jul 9, 2026
How College Football Programs Echo the USMNT’s Path to Redemption
The Athletic’s feature maps the USMNT onto college football programs, using their journeys to illuminate common hurdles and aspirations.
Jun 30, 2026
The Michigan-Ohio State Rivalry at a Crossroads
The potential expansion of the College Football Playoff to 24 teams raises questions about the future importance of the Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, a matchup that has defined college football for decades.
May 21, 2026
Former Iowa Coach Fran McCaffrey and Wife Margaret Face Media Harassment Allegations
Allegations of intimidation and threats by Fran and Margaret McCaffrey have raised questions about the culture within college basketball circles.
May 18, 2026
Tom Moore Returns to Iowa as Offensive Coordinator
After years of offensive inconsistency, Iowa taps former Indianapolis Colts coordinator Tom Moore, a Hawkeye alum and longtime collaborator with Peyton Manning, to inject NFL‑caliber expertise into its Big Ten program.
May 13, 2026