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Reports: No CFP expansion decision with Friday deadline looming
With the deadline for College Football Playoff expansion next season approaching on Friday, there is still no resolution after a Sunday meeting of CFP's leadership in Miami, according to reports.,Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti and Southeastern Conference commissioner Greg Sankey hold much of the ...
Sunday January 18th College Basketball Betting Picks, Predictions
Breaking down three college basketball picks for Sunday, including Milwaukee, Tulsa, and San Francisco....

Zeynep Sonmez helps fainting ball girl at Australian Open
Turkish qualifier Zeynep Sonmez came to the aid of a ball girl who fainted during her 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 victory over No. 11 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Sunday in the first round of the Australian Open.,Alexandrova was serving for the second set with the temperature at 29 degrees Celsius (84 Fahrenheit) whe...
Why the 2025 National Title Game Signals a Shift in College Football
Indiana and Miami headline a national title game that reflects college football’s shift back toward defense and physicality....

Jimmy Smith, Eddie Robinson Jr. head Black College Football HOF class
Jimmy Smith, Tyrone Poole and Nick Collins, who went on to standout NFL careers, are among the Black College Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 announced on Thursday.,Also to be inducted at the June 6 ceremony in Atlanta are former Alabama A&M linebacker and current head coach Eddie Robinson Jr., f...

Clayton Kershaw, Alex Bregman to represent Team USA in WBC
Clayton Kershaw is returning to the mound after all.,Months removed from announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball, Kershaw will represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Team USA on Thursday announced the news on Kershaw, who will be pitching in the event for th...

Clayton Kershaw to represent Team USA in World Baseball Classic
Clayton Kershaw is returning to the mound after all.,Months removed from announcing his retirement from Major League Baseball, Kershaw will represent the United States in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Team USA on Thursday announced the news on Kershaw, who will be pitching in the event for th...
Miami (OH) Is 18-0, But Can the RedHawks Survive Selection Sunday?
Miami (Ohio) is 18-0 and one of college basketball’s best stories — but a weak schedule could put its NCAA Tournament hopes in jeopardy....
Why Indiana’s 2026 Team Has a Legitimate Case as the Best Ever
Indiana, the worst program in college football history, is one win away from a perfect 16–0 season and a serious claim as the greatest team ever....
Dante Moore’s Return to Oregon Gives Dylan Raiola the Best Possible Scenario
Dante Moore’s return reshapes Oregon’s quarterback future and may be exactly what Dylan Raiola needs....

U.S. to play Mexico in flag football during Super Bowl week
After NFL stars showcase their talents in a flag football game as part of Pro Bowl festivities next month, Team USA will clash with rival Mexico as a precursor to the sport's Olympic debut at the 2028 Los Angeles Games.,The Pro Bowl games, now scheduled during Super Bowl week, will take place in San...

FBS coaches vote unanimously to adjust sport's redshirt rule
FBS coaches unanimously voted Tuesday to change the redshirt rule to let players take part in up to nine games while maintaining a full year of eligibility.,This rule change -- which still needs approval from the NCAA Division I committee - would negate the current rule which allows players to parti...

AUSL reveals six home cities for second season
The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) announced six host cities and venues for its second season in 2026 as it transitions to a fully city-based league.,Per the Athletic, AUSL commissioner Kim Ng said the search for the league's locations looked at areas with strong existing softball foundat...
Indiana’s Perfect Season Reaches New Heights After Peach Bowl Win
Indiana silences all doubt with a dominant Peach Bowl win over Oregon and moves one step from a national title....

Al Michaels returning to Amazon's NFL broadcast in 2026
Broadcast legend Al Michaels will call NFL games for Amazon Prime Video again in 2026.,Amazon confirmed the news to The Athletic, which reported it Friday.,Michaels, 81, has been the voice of "Thursday Night Football" since Amazon took over the franchise in 2022. His contract was set to expire after...
Mario Cristobal Built Miami the Right Way and Now the Hurricanes Are Back
Mario Cristobal’s rebuild at Miami is complete as the Hurricanes return to the national championship game for the first time since 2002....
How Long Can College Basketball’s Unbeaten Teams Survive Conference Play?
A look at college basketball’s six remaining unbeaten teams and which programs are most likely to survive the grind of conference play....
College Football Semifinals 2026 Betting Picks and Predictions
Breaking down the College Football Playoff Final Four with picks, previews, and betting angles for Miami vs. Ole Miss and Oregon vs. Indiana....
Why the Midpoint of the College Basketball Season Matters More Than You Think
The college basketball season is at its midpoint — and history shows NCAA Tournament fates are already being decided....

Travis Kelce gauging how body feels before deciding future
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce sounded like a man who has more in the tank in respect to his football career during Wednesday's episode of his "New Heights" podcast.,"I've talked to a few people in the facility already, having the exit meetings and everything, and they know where I stand ...