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How a 24-Team CFP Would Have Looked Since the Playoff's Inception
The Big Ten Conference, led by one of the most powerful people in the sport, commissioner Tony Petitti, is championing a 24-team College Football Playoff format that would undoubtedly change the fabric of the sport forever. The format, which Petitti & Co. insist would give more championship-level access to teams across the sport and would give more meaning to the postseason, is gaining momentum.
How Rueben Chinyelu Decision Impacts Florida's Claim to Be Nation's Top Team in 2026–27
Florida men's basketball will be loaded when it takes the floor to begin the 2026–27 season, and the roster got even stronger on Thursday with the announcement of a key retention from last year's squad. Gators star big man Rueben Chinyelu will return to school for his senior season.
Dabo Swinney Is Doubling Down on His Culture-Driven Approach. Will It Lead to a Return to Championship Success? Original
Swinney answered several questions in a wide-ranging interview with ESPN's Greg McElroy. Clemson is heading into the new season with tempered expectations. | Ken Ruinard / USA Today Network South Carolina / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Clemson is coming off its worst season since 2010, finishing last year with a 7-6 record after being viewed as a preseason favorite to make a deep playoff run and compete for another national championship. What was present in the losses for Clemson?
Amazon to Broadcast College Sports Events for First Time in Landmark Deal With Duke Men's Basketball
Duke is entering into a landmark enterprise partnership with Amazon that will allow the streaming service exclusive rights to three marquee men's basketball games next season, according to a report from ESPN's Jeff Borzello and Pete Thamel. Three Duke games will be broadcast on Amazon, including the program's Elite Eight rematch with UConn in Las Vegas on Nov.
Jeff Brohm, Kalen DeBoer Ink Huge Contract Extensions Months After Being Prominent Names in Coaching Carousel
Alabama's Kalen DeBoer and Louisville's Jeff Brohm each officially inked contract extensions with their respective schools months after being involved prominently in the coaching carousel. DeBoer was a key name to know in the Michigan search after the program moved on from Sherrone Moore amid an extramarital affair with a staffer.
Who's Next?: The Names Who Could Replace College Basketball's Biggest Stars Next Season
The post-NCAA tournament transfer portal has closed, and programs all across the country are taking a quick breather after a flurry of activity took place to shape their respective rosters for next season. Just because the portal closed on April 21 at midnight doesn't mean we won't still see players commit to new schools this offseason. After all, the April 21 deadline was simply for players to submit their paperwork to enter the transfer portal.
Men’s state of the bubble: Stock up, stock down after loaded Saturday slate
The final Saturday in February featured a college basketball slate that was absolutely loaded with postseason implications. Several teams met the moment and notched another feather in the cap for their tournament résumés, while others faltered at exactly the wrong time in the schedule. Let’s take stock in the NCAA tournament bubble after a wild Saturday across college basketball. Stock Up Texas lifted itself off the bubble with a gritty 76–70 road win at Texas A&M on Saturday.
Darryn Peterson's Emphatic Slam Puts Exclamation Point on Impressive First Half vs. BYU
In a battle of top NBA prospects on Saturday afternoon, Darryn Peterson and No. 14 Kansas hosted AJ Dybantsa and No. 13 BYU at Allen Fieldhouse in Lawrence. Peterson and the Jayhawks got the better of Dybantsa and the Cougars in the first half, taking a 20-point lead into halftime thanks to the ridiculous play of the Kansas star freshman. Peterson scored 18 first-half points on 6-of-7 shooting from the floor, to go along with two rebounds, an assist and three steals.
Week 10 Takeaways: Julian Sayin's leap makes Ohio State team to beat
The first set of College Football Playoff rankings this season are set to be revealed on Nov. 4 and one thing is for certain: the Ohio State Buckeyes will be ranked No. 1. As they should be. Ohio State’s quest to repeat as national champions in January leads Sports Illustrated’s takeaways for Week 10.
Texas A&M Football Program Levied Hefty Fine for Feigning Injuries
The SEC has fined Texas A&M's football program $50,000 for feigning injuries, the league announced on Tuesday. In addition to the fine, head coach Mike Elko was issued a public reprimand by the conference for allowing defensive back Tyreek Chappell to fake an injury with a little over 12 minutes to play in last Saturday's win over Arkansas. Here is the TV copy of the play that ended with Texas A&M DB Tyreek Chappell going down vs.
Dodgers Cut Ties With Longtime Utility Player Chris Taylor
The Los Angeles Dodgers have designated longtime utility player Chris Taylor for assignment, according to a report from Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Taylor joins Austin Barnes, the team's longtime catcher, in being designated for assignment this weekend. Barnes and Taylor were the two longest-tenured members of the franchise. In 28 games this season, Taylor had seven hits in 35 plate appearances, batting .200.
NFL Rookie Photoshoot Gave First Look at First-Year Players in New Uniforms
The NFL Players Association held their annual rookie photo shoot on Saturday afternoon, giving fans a glimpse at several rookies in their full professional uniforms for the first time. The event, which is usually held at USC in Los Angeles, was held at Cal Lutheran University in Calabasas, Calif. this year, as USC held their school graduation on Saturday.
Bob Uecker’s Best Quotes: Remembering the MLB Legend’s Unforgettable Lines
Hall of Fame baseball broadcaster Bob Uecker, the longtime play-by-play voice of the Milwaukee Brewers, died on Thursday at the age of 90 after a battle with small cell lung cancer. The loss of Uecker is a massive one for the baseball community (and for sports broadcasting as a while) as the legendary voice called Brewers games for over five decades.
Cowboys Deny Bears’ Request to Interview Mike McCarthy for Head Coaching Vacancy
With head coach Mike McCarthy's contract set to expire on Jan. 14, the Dallas Cowboys have denied a request from the Chicago Bears to interview him for the franchise's head coaching vacancy, according to a report from ESPN's Adam Schefter. Although no decision on McCarthy's future has been publicly made known for 2025 and beyond in Dallas, this is the first indication that the Cowboys likely intend on giving McCarthy a new contract. McCarthy's current deal expires on Jan. 14.
Syracuse Coach Fran Brown Gives Epic Postgame Interview After Home Upset of Miami
The Syracuse Orange overcame a 21-0 first half deficit to defeat the No. 6 Miami Hurricanes 42-38 on Saturday afternoon at the JMA Wireless Dome in Syracuse. The victory for the Orange eliminated Miami from ACC title contention, and quite possibly the College Football Playoff. Clemson, despite losing on Saturday at home to South Carolina, will face SMU in the ACC championship game next Saturday for a chance to make the College Football Playoff.
Dodgers’ Championship Parade Bus Predictably Got Stuck in L.A. Traffic Within Minutes
The Los Angeles Dodgers held their championship parade on Friday in Los Angeles, just two days removed from capturing their second World Series title in the last five seasons. It was an interesting call to hold the parade on a Friday, especially on a notoriously bad traffic day in any metropolitan area, but especially in Los Angeles, which is one of the worst cities for traffic on the globe. Why is this relevant?
Projecting the College Football AP Top 25 for Week 6
In college football's game of the day, the No. 4 Alabama Crimson Tide took a stranglehold on the game early against the No. 2 Georgia Bulldogs. Alabama took a 21-0 lead in the first quarter, a lead that grew to 28-0 early in the second. Georgia came storming back thanks to a dominant defensive effort for (most) of the second half. Bulldogs quarterback Carson Beck hit receiver Dillon Bell for a 67-yard touchdown to give Georgia their first lead of the game, 34-33, with 2:31 to play.
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