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Former Michigan Staffer Paige Shiver Speaks Publicly for First Time Since Sherrone Moore Saga
Former Michigan staffer Paige Shiver spoke out for the first time on the saga involving her relationship with former Wolverines football coach Sherrone Moore in an interview with ABC's Good Morning America that aired on Friday. Shiver, who worked extensively with the football program over the last couple of seasons when Moore served as the program's coach, told GMA that the university did not do enough to protect her.
Key Injuries to Remember When Filling Out Your Men's March Madness Bracket
The men's NCAA tournament is upon us with Selection Sunday's bracket reveal. As diehards and casuals alike prepare to fill out their brackets, it's important to keep in mind key injuries to players on teams in the field this March. Without further ado, here's a look at everything you need to know about the health of some top players in the NCAA tournament field.
City of Detroit Ends Long Run As Host of College Football Bowl Games
The City of Detroit will end its 29-year run of hosting college football bowl games. Ford Field announced its decision on Tuesday to end its historic run as a bowl game host with the end of its naming rights partnership with GameAbove Sports. “We can confirm that we will not host a bowl game at Ford Field in 2026,” the stadium announced on social media.
Three-time Cy Young winner Scherzer might not be signed until after MLB’s Opening Day
Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer plans to pitch in 2026, but may wait until after Opening Day to find a new home. The 41-year-old Scherzer told The Athletic that he is healthy and ready to sign if the “right teams call.” If the right opportunity doesn’t come available ahead of spring training, Scherzer would be willing to wait until after the regular season begins to sign. Scherzer pitched well for the Blue Jays in the ALCS and World Series last year, posting a 3.77 ERA across three starts.
Texans WR Nico Collins Remains in Concussion Protocol Ahead of Sunday's Game vs. Patriots
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins remains in the concussion protocol on Thursday, according to a practice report from Jonathan Alexander of Houston Chronicle. Alexander adds that it remains a "long shot" that he plays on Sunday against the Patriots in Houston's AFC divisional round playoff matchup. Collins's likely inability to suit up is a major blow to Houston's offense after the star wide receiver was injured in Monday night's AFC wild-card win over the Steelers.
Diego Pavia's Behavior After Heisman Loss Has Rece Davis Wishing He Had His Vote Back
Add ESPN College GameDay host Rece Davis to the list of people who were not fans of Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia's behavior following his Saturday night Heisman loss to Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza. Pavia, who took to social media following his second-place finish calling out the Heisman voters with an Instagram story that said, "F-ALL THE VOTERS," apologized on Sunday for the post saying that he "didn't represent himself" the way he wanted to.
Ranking Home Venues for the First Round of the College Football Playoff
The College Football Playoff bracket is set, with 12 teams alive in postseason play with an opportunity to compete for a national championship. No. 1 Indiana, No. 2 Ohio State, No. 3 Georgia and No. 4 Texas Tech all earned first-round byes for being ranked in the top four and have spots reserved in the quarterfinals. The next four highest seeds were all awarded home field for the first-round of the playoff, which is set to begin on Dec. 19.
Sources: Chris Klieman to Retire As Kansas State Head Coach After Seven Seasons
Kansas State head coach Chris Klieman is retiring after seven seasons with the school, sources confirmed to Sports Illustrated's Bryan Fischer. Texas A&M offensive coordinator Collin Klein, a former star quarterback for the Wildcats and former offensive coordinator with the school, is considered the top target to replace Klieman. The news was first reported by The Mercury Sports. Klieman went 54-34 in seven seasons with the school, but the 2025 season was particularly frustrating for the Wildcats.
SEC Championship Game Scenarios Entering Week 13: Breaking Down Every Possibility
A wild Saturday of SEC action in Week 12 provided clarity in the conference title race with two weeks remaining in the regular season. Despite Alabama's loss to Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide are still alive with only one conference loss. Texas A&M, meanwhile, continues to sit atop the conference at 10–0 overall and 6–0 in SEC play. Let's dive in to a full look at the SEC title picture heading into Week 13. Who are the top contenders for the SEC championship?
Texans Make Decision on C.J. Stroud's Availability for Thursday Night Football vs. Bills
The Texans will once again be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud for Thursday night's game against the Bills, the team announced on Tuesday. For the third straight game, it will be Davis Mills under center for Houston. Stroud has been recovering from a concussion that he suffered in a loss to the Broncos on Nov. 2. Mills entered the game in the first quarter of that contest and has started two games since then.
Ex-Giants Coach Brian Daboll Could Draw Interest From a Top College Football Opening
Penn State's coaching search thus far has yielded very little in the way of traction-at least on the national scale. The Nittany Lions were rumored to have interest in Nebraska's Matt Rhule and Indiana's Curt Cignetti, both of whom reached contract extension agreements with their respective schools.
Raiders Receiver Jakobi Meyers Makes Stance Clear on Offseason Trade Request
Veteran Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers requested a trade ahead of the start of the regular season, which has yet to be granted with the trade deadline set for Nov. 4. Amid Las Vegas' 2-5 start to the season, Meyers has caught 29 passes for 329 yards and no touchdowns. On Tuesday, Meyers was asked about the upcoming trade deadline. "I got no control over that. If I'm here, I'm here," Meyers said, per ESPN's Ryan McFadden, about the possibility of getting traded.
College Football Week 6 Takeaways: When Someone Shows You Who They Are, Believe Them
Week 6 of the college football season provided some needed early season clarity. From two elite programs falling hard in unexpected fashion, to a new conference title contender emerging in the Big 12, there is plenty to unpack coming out of the week that was. Here are Sports Illustrated's five takeaways from Week 6 of the college football season. Penn State and Texas Prove They're Not Among Nation's Elite When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
Suns Make Surprise Move for Euroleague Finals MVP on One-Year Deal
The Phoenix Suns are signing former Wisconsin Badgers star and Euroleague Finals MVP Nigel Hayes-Davis to a fully-guaranteed one-year contract, according to a report from ESPN's Shams Charania. Hayes-Davis has been playing for Fenerbahce in Turkey, who he helped win the 2025 Euroleague Championship while averaging 16.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game. He made 42.3% of his three-point attempts.
Former NFL Star Antonio Brown Wanted for Attempted Murder
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is wanted in Miami-Dade County on a felony charge of attempted murder, according to a report from David Ovalle of The Washington Post. The signed warrant obtained by The Post lists a charge of attempted murder with a firearm and orders $10,000 bail and house arrest for Brown until a trial can take place. The charge levied against Brown stems from a celebrity boxing match in Miami on May 16 in which a shooting occurred.
Trae Young Had Two Words for Knicks’ Request to Interview Hawks Coach Quin Snyder
Add the Atlanta Hawks to the list of teams to deny the New York Knicks a request to interview their sitting head coach. The Knicks were "firmly denied" permission to speak with Hawks head coach Quin Snyder regarding the franchise's coaching vacancy, and Hawks star Trae Young seems happy about that development. In a reaction to the report from ESPN's Shams Charania that the Knicks were shut down from trying to speak with Snyder, Young had a quick two work reply.
Kevin Love Posts Hysterical Instagram Clip Reacting to Knicks Firing Tom Thibodeau
The New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday, less than a week removed from losing to the Indiana Pacers in six games in the Eastern Conference finals. Thibodeau led the Knicks to two straight 50-plus win seasons and took New York to their first conference finals appearance in 25 years. But that wasn't enough for him to keep his job, as the Knicks fell to the Pacers in the playoffs for the second year in a row.
Nuggets’ Russell Westbrook to Undergo Surgery on Broken Hand
Denver Nuggets guard Russell Westbrook announced that he will undergo surgery to address a broken right hand this offseason. "This morning, I am undergoing surgery on my right hand to fix two breaks that happened during the season," Westbrook wrote, per Law Murray of The Athletic. "I'm grateful for everyone's support all year and I can't wait to be back out there at 100% soon. The comeback is already in motion.
Steph Curry Takes Positive Step Towards Return If Warriors Can Force Game 6
Golden State Warriors star Steph Curry has been cleared to participate in light on-court workouts as he continues to work his way back from a hamstring strain suffered in Game 1, according to ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk. The on-court activities include shooting drills for Curry. Curry has been ruled out for Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, but there is a chance he could try to play in Game 6 if the Warriors extend the series.
Everything to Know About Diana Taurasi’s Retirement Announcement and Incredible Career
WNBA legend Diana Taurasi retired on Tuesday after an incredible 20-year run with the Phoenix Mercury. Keep it here for all of Sports Illustrated's coverage of Taurasi's retirement. Phoenix Mercury Legend Diana Taurasi Announces Retirement Taurasi announced her decision to retire in an exclusive interview with TIME. "I just didn't have it in me. That was pretty much when I knew it was time to walk away," Taurasi said in the exclusive interview. "Mentally and physically, I'm just full.
Steph Curry, Jimmy Butler ‘Complement’ One Another in Debut Win As Teammates
The Golden State Warriors rolled to a 132-111 win against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night in a staggering debut for Jimmy Butler in a Warriors uniform. Butler hit 11 of his 13 free throw attempts as he scored 25 points and added two rebounds and four assists in 29 minutes of action, not looking the least bit rusty in his first game in nearly three weeks.
UCLA’s Deshaun Foster Roasted for Super Awkward Big Ten Press Conference
First-year UCLA head football coach Deshaun Foster spoke at Big Ten media day on Wednesday and gave his formal introduction as Chip Kelly's replacement in a conference-wide setting in Indianapolis. Foster began his opening statement by expressing his excitement about becoming UCLA's head coach, as well as the school's presence in the Big Ten conference for the first time. It was a completely normal opening statement...until it wasn't.
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