College football executives will eyeball the NFL’s 2026 schedule upon its release Thursday evening, primarily to identify threats. Will there be a Black Friday doubleheader to steal viewers who otherwise would be…
Arizona shortstop Tayler Biehl has been the model of consistency and versatility in Tucson over the years. She’s helped lead the Wildcats in the Caitlin Lowe era and is regarded…
The Big 12 leaned into parity as the dominant narrative of its post-realignment form and a means of distinguishing itself from top-heavy peers in the Power Four conferences. That theme played out…
Mailbag: Coaches support a 24-team CFP (a good reason to not expand), Group of Six breakaway(?), what-if with the Pac-12/MW and more By Jon Wilner The Hotline mailbag publishes…
Bruins on a Heater Since May 1, UCLA has been scorching with nine commitments. Five are four-star prospects; two are the highest-rated three stars. One is the son of one…
Sam Valenti chats with new Arizona Gymnastics Assistant Coach Julie Ballard Clark. Clark talks about her new position in Tucson, her college days at Georgia, her faith journey and much…
The final step took four months, but the Big 12’s groundbreaking foray into private capital became official last week with the expected pillars: — RedBird Capital Partners will provide the conference office…
We have reached the midpoint of the offseason, halfway between the national championship game played Jan. 19 and the first kickoffs of the 2026 season on Aug. 29. But the…
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On media: How the Pac-12’s deal with The CW, and The CW’s deal with ESPN, benefits a certain powerhouse in Spokane
The separation between Gonzaga and ESPN lasted six weeks. Less than six weeks, actually. It began March 21, the day of the Zags’ final game as a member of the West…
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