College sports bill clears key Senate hurdle despite SEC, Big Ten opposition
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support.
A bill that top lawmakers and athletic leaders have described as the best chance to stabilize college sports cleared a key vote in the Senate on Thursday with bipartisan support.
Kentucky football mourns Nic Smith after defensive lineman found dead on campus
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Nic Smith, a defensive lineman for Kentucky, has died, the program announced. He was 20.
Brendan Sorsby gets injunction vs. NCAA and could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
Brendan Sorsby has been granted a temporary injunction against the NCAA that could clear the way for him to play for Texas Tech this fall.
What Illinois football learned from a visit with Chicago Bears and Ben Johnson
Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.
Bret Bielema has delivered Illinois football 19 wins in the past two seasons. He got a chance to observe Bears coach Ben Johnson in OTAs in May, and reflected on that experience.
NCAA denies Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's petition for eligibility reinstatement
Texas Tech announced Tuesday the NCAA has denied the school's petition to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports.
Texas Tech announced Tuesday the NCAA has denied the school's petition to have quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility reinstated after he acknowledged wagering on sports.
As Big Ten pushes 24-team playoff, SEC commissioner thinks his league could also favor that
The Big Ten wants to go bigger. But if the Big Ten and SEC, the two biggest conferences, can't agree, there can be no change. The SEC seems inclined to agree with the Big Ten, however.
The Big Ten wants to go bigger. But if the Big Ten and SEC, the two biggest conferences, can't agree, there can be no change. The SEC seems inclined to agree with the Big Ten, however.
Chicago native David Folorunsho commits to Notre Dame football: What it means for the Irish
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
The Notre Dame football footprint in Chicago grew under head coach Marcus Freeman. Here's what David Folorunsho's commitment means for the Irish and Chicago.
RJ Day, son of Ohio State coach Ryan Day, commits to Northwestern: Here's how it shapes NU's future
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Northwestern football got its quarterback of the future with a connection that was decades in the making.
Why the Big Ten could enter a Golden Era for NFL Draft quarterbacks
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.
In the 2026 NFL Draft, the Big Ten had three or more signal-callers drafted for only the fourth time in the last 22 years. Here's why the 2027 NFL Draft could be better for the Big Ten.
Parachutist carrying US flag slams into stadium scoreboard
A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday.
A parachutist who was carrying the U.S. flag as part of a three-person skydiving team crashed into the scoreboard at Virginia Tech’s 2026 spring football game Saturday.
Prosecutors say makeup, wigs helped former Alabama tackle impersonate NFL players in $20M fraud
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama is accused of wearing makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players in a fraud scheme that bilked investors of $20 million.
A former defensive tackle at the University of Alabama is accused of wearing makeup and wigs to impersonate NFL players in a fraud scheme that bilked investors of $20 million.
Bill Belichick faces nearly $300K lawsuit after painter’s fall at Massachusetts property
North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick is facing a lawsuit over a June 2024 incident at his Nantucket, Massachusetts property, where a painter alleges he was injured in a fall due to unsafe construction conditions.
North Carolina Tar Heels coach Bill Belichick is facing a lawsuit over a June 2024 incident at his Nantucket, Massachusetts property, where a painter alleges he was injured in a fall due to unsafe construction conditions.
Former Wisconsin football player, who left the sport amid mental health struggles, dead at 24
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
Former Wisconsin football player Jack Pugh, who walked away from college football due to mental health struggles, has died, the university announced Tuesday. He was 24.
Michigan's Nimari Burnett playing in his Chicago hometown for a spot in the Final Four
Nimari Burnett's basketball journey has taken him all over the country. Now, he's one win away from clinching a spot in the Final Four in his home town.
Nimari Burnett's basketball journey has taken him all over the country. Now, he's one win away from clinching a spot in the Final Four in his home town.
Key takeaways from Marcus Freeman as Notre Dame football opens its spring practices
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Here are some takeaways from Marcus Freeman's press conference to officially open Notre Dame's spring practices.
Rex Culpepper, ex-Syracuse QB, dead at 28 after dirt bike crash
Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past weekend due to injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident in Georgia.
Rex Culpepper, a former Syracuse Orange quarterback, died this past weekend due to injuries suffered in a dirt bike accident in Georgia.
Trump targets NIL pay in college sports as athletes cash in: Telander
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
As NIL deals reshape college sports, President Donald Trump and NCAA leaders are pushing to limit athlete pay while top college football and basketball players continue earning millions.
LSU transfer Tre People joins Chicago State Football | ChicagoLIVE
Tre People, former LSU quarterback, is set to play for Chicago State University under first-ever head coach Bobby Rome II, marking a new chapter for the program.
Tre People, former LSU quarterback, is set to play for Chicago State University under first-ever head coach Bobby Rome II, marking a new chapter for the program.
Colorado quarterback Dominiq Ponder dies in a car crash
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
Dominiq Ponder was killed in a single-car crash on Sunday. The sophomore appeared in two games for the Colorado Buffaloes last season.
NIU football head coach Thomas Hammock resigns, leaves Huskies for the NFL
Northern Illinois will have a new head football coach when it plays its first season in the Mountain West Conference.
Northern Illinois will have a new head football coach when it plays its first season in the Mountain West Conference.