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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By Jack McCarthy It’s that time of year again in the college basketball world where you’re left wondering how we got to this point. The transfer portal is rampant with…
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Wilner – NCAA Tournaments expanding to 76 teams: The outcome nobody wanted becomes reality (welcome to college sports)
The expected expansion of the NCAA Men’s and Women’s Tournaments from 68 to 76 teams will become reality next season, according to published reports Tuesday afternoon. Note the date: April 28. During a forum…
Dalton Johnson has been a tackling machine while with the Arizona Wildcats. He’ll bring that nose for the football to Las Vegas after the Raiders drafted him in the fifth…
Genesis Smith became known for his big hits and ball-hawking ability at Hamilton High School and the University of Arizona. Now, he gets to bring that skillet to the Chargers…
Treydan Stukes’ story is what makes college football great. Now that story gets to continue in the pros after the Raiders selected him with the 38th pick in the NFL…
The transfer portal officially closed to new entrants Tuesday night. Players who took the plunge during the open window have time to select new homes, but roster spots are filling…
The Big Ten is expected to lead all conferences in the number of players selected in the first round of the NFL Draft, followed closely by its chief rival, the…