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Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne, Doris Burke in '26 Women's HOF class
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne lead the 2026 Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class revealed on Thursday.,WNBA and Team USA coach Cheryl Reeve, ESPN basketball analyst Doris Burke and international basketball legends Isabelle Fijalkowski of France and Amaya Valdemoro of Spain are also to be ind...
Tampa lands 2029 CFP title game
Tampa will host the College Football Playoff national championship game for the second time on Jan. 22, 2029, the CFP announced on Wednesday.,Raymond James Stadium also hosted the game in January 2017, when Clemson defeated Alabama 35-31 for the championship.,Atlanta (2018, 2025), New Orleans (2020,...
Vanderbilt's Diego Pavia Has No Business Being in Heisman Talks
Diego Pavia has powered Vanderbilt to 7-1, but his Heisman résumé doesn’t stack up. Here’s why the hype around him is more fiction than fact....
NWSL's Current, Wave to play in inaugural World Sevens Football
The San Diego Wave and Kansas City Current will represent the U.S. and the NWSL in the inaugural World Sevens Football (W7F) Americas tournament.,The event, featuring seven-player lineups, has a $5 million purse and will take place from Dec. 5-7 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.,"We are thrilled to welcome t...
Texas A&M’s Statement Win Over LSU Proves Mike Elko’s Aggies Are for Real
The Aggies improved to 8-0 after dismantling LSU 49-25, led by Marcel Reed and a relentless defense. Texas A&M looks like the SEC’s best shot at a title....
How Brian Kelly’s Former Notre Dame Assistants Helped End His LSU Tenure
Clark Lea’s Vanderbilt and Mike Elko’s Texas A&M delivered crushing losses that pushed LSU to fire Brian Kelly amid a $52.4 million buyout....
2025 College Football Title Tiers: Best Bets, Long Shots, and Contenders
Breaking down the top 10 college football teams by title odds, including Ohio State, Indiana, and this year’s best betting value picks....
Steve Sarkisian Open To Leaving Texas, Likely Wants To Get Away From Arch Manning
Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian is reportedly exploring NFL opportunities, including the Tennessee Titans, as Arch Manning struggles to meet expectations....
Why Vanderbilt QB Diego Pavia Might Be the Real Heisman Favorite
Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia is climbing the Heisman odds while turning the Commodores into surprise College Football Playoff contenders....
Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of '26 trimmed to 52
The Pro Football Hall of Fame reduced its Class of 2026 to 52 potential inductees, with the process now headed to the full selection committee.,Between four and eight new members will ultimately be selected from the list of modern-era players for enshrinement in August at Canton, Ohio.,As the proces...
Pro Bowl Games moving to Super Bowl week in Bay Area
The NFL is moving the Pro Bowl Games to Super Bowl week this February, the league announced on Wednesday.,Staging the showcase in the Bay Area ahead of Super Bowl LX is intended to shine a brighter light on flag football ahead of the sport's Olympic debut in Los Angeles in 2028.,"Building on our str...
Bill Belichick among 12 coaches still in running for 2026 Hall of Fame
Six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach Bill Belichick is among 12 coaches advancing to the next stage of voting for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026, the Pro Football Hall of Fame.,Super Bowl champions Mike Shanahan, George Seifert, Mike Holmgren and Tom Coughlin also made the list that w...
Ohio State’s Defense Is Dominating, Buckeyes Look Poised to Repeat as National Champs
Ohio State’s defense under Matt Patricia is the best in college football, giving the Buckeyes a clear path to another CFP title behind QB Julian Sayin....
New Era of Aggressive College Basketball Scheduling Is Here
College basketball’s November slate is stacked. Coaches like Nate Oats, Tommy Lloyd, and Mark Few are redefining non-conference scheduling with elite matchups....
Bucs WRs Mike Evans, Emeka Egbuka active at Detroit
Ailing Buccaneers wide receivers Mike Evans and Emeka Egbuka received a green light to play Monday night at Detroit. ,The participation of Egbuka was in greater doubt than the return of Evans, who last played four weeks ago in the Buccaneers' 29-27 triumph over the New York Jets on Sept. 21.,Head co...
College Football Midseason Rankings: Ohio State, Indiana, and Top Contenders
Breaking down my midseason 2025 college football top 10 rankings, including Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, and more, with commentary on AP poll biases....
College Football Chaos: Week 8 Provides Big Upsets and Rivalry Thrillers
Week 8 of college football delivered upsets, thrilling rivalries, and playoff shakeups, including Louisville, Texas Tech, and UAB victories....
Texas Tech’s Balanced Attack Has the Red Raiders Dreaming Big in 2025
Texas Tech's elite balanced rushing and passing attack as the Red Raiders feeling like legitimate contenders in a wide open college football landscape....
College Football Week 8 Picks and Predictions: Best Bets for Saturday’s Top Games
Expert college football picks for Saturday, including LSU vs Vanderbilt, Ole Miss vs Georgia, and the Holy War between Utah and BYU....
College Football Power Rankings: Week 8 Top 10 Teams
Check out the Week 8 college football power rankings, including Ohio State, Miami, and Indiana. Full analysis, top 10 teams, and playoff insights....