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FSU Athletics branding expert offers viewpoint on influencers at sporting events
The U.S. Open has long separated itself from tennis’ other majors with its noise, celebrity energy and New York spectacle. This year, however, one
Another look at college football roster spending
Yesterday The Athletic published an extensive report on college football roster budgets and includes some handy graphics to give you an idea of how schools stack up within each league. There are lots of disclaimers that come with these numbers (same with the ones 247Sports published last month), and The Athletic only goes so far […]
Pick of the stats: Cardiff City v Charlton Athletic
BBC Sport highlights some of the key stats and facts for the Championship match between Cardiff City and Charlton Athletic.
James Milner returns to Liverpool to help coach academy players
James Milner has returned to Liverpool to take his first step into coaching, according to The Athletic.The former England international has joined Liverpool’s academy to temporarily help coaches wor...
DeMar DeRozan spurred NBA’s mental health conversation. His voice is only growing louder
As he joins a new team, DeRozan looks to make the most of his remaining time in the NBA and create meaningful change outside of basketball.
The Athletic reveals Texas A&M's exorbitant 2026 roster spending
According to The Athletic's recent article, Texas A&M and seven other program's spend at least $40 million on their 2026 rosters.
For the Buffalo Bills, ‘O Canada’ is business
The Bills’ Canadian anthem salute is rooted in business and decades of cross-border fandom. In this political moment, it means more.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 17, 2026, puzzle No. 724
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With sports, new costs and old challenges vex UNC system
UNC system's 15 athletic departments all ran deficits in 2024-25, prompting board discussion on the broken college sports model and need for federal action.
Introducing ‘865 Neyland’: Tennessee athletics names new entertainment district
A name has emerged for Neyland Stadium’s new entertainment district. The multi-million dollar mixed-use gathering hub at the University of Tennessee will be named “865 Neyland,” based on Knoxville’s area code — which also spells out V-O-L on the telephone keypad — and the stadium it lies beside. The development’s future address will also be...
Your alma mater is paying WHAT for its college football roster?! MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic includes analysis about NFL Week 1 ratings, misogyny in sports media and more.
Eating grass, turkey legs and milk showers: Sport’s strangest winning rituals
From full-fat dairy to cutting nets and tattoos, here’s how sportspeople savour winning moments
Breaking Lobos: Ryan Berryman Wants UNM to Define Albuquerque
This is a freelance story submitted by KC Smurthwaite, a consultant with Athletics Admin who specializes in the collegiate athletics space. If you’ve never been to Albuquerque, Ryan Berryman already has a pretty good idea of what might be on your New Mexico scouting report. “Sometimes all they know is they watched Breaking Bad one […]
Scout Believes Miles Bridges Gives Suns Key Advantage
By injecting elite size and athleticism into the perimeter, the versatile forward allows Phoenix to switch defensive sets and physically overwhelm opponents through sheer brute force.
UT reveals name, new renderings for planned Neyland Entertainment District
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — The planned Neyland Entertainment District now has a name: 865 Neyland. Tennessee Athletics plans to transform the waterfront near Neyland Stadium with a sprawling developmen...
PWCS honors state champs and CTE, science winners as two family webinars remain
The Prince William County School Board opened 2026-27 by recognizing spring and summer champions in athletics, career and technical education, teaching and science research — and by pointing families to two remaining evening webinars this month.
Rays May Have Found Their Fourth Postseason Starter in Griffin Jax
Griffin Jax is making a strong case for the Tampa Bay Rays' postseason rotation after five scoreless innings against the Athletics. With Drew Rasmussen, Nick Martinez and Freddy Peralta leading the staff, could Jax become Tampa Bay's fourth starter in October?
‘What do they know that you don’t?’ The question driving sports prediction markets
Your biggest competition in sports prediction markets operate like high-tech trading firms.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 16, 2026, puzzle No. 723
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M.V.P.! Junior does it again: Rays 2 Athletics 1
Nothing much happened and then Junior did this: The End. Seriously, nothing much happened in this game on offense — for either team. The Rays first — and for many innings, only — run came when Chandler Simpson scored from third on a passed ball, but perhaps what is most notable is how Simpson came […]
MU hires Angie Jabir as Deputy Athletic Director
Angie Jabir will be joining Mizzou Athletics as the Deputy Athletics Director for Olympic Sport Leadership and Senior Woman Administrator.
Lionel Messi to play 'last dance' game with Argentina
Lionel Messi has been known to change his mind from time to time, and he is at it once again. Despite announcing his retirement from international play at the end of August, the consensus greatest futbol player of all-time will represent Argentina in a friendly match against West African nation Benin on Oct. 6, per The Athletic’s Colin Millar. This […] The post Lionel Messi to play 'last dance' game with Argentina appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Siena athletics to add a new sport in 2027-28
Acrobatic and tumbling programs typically carry 35 to 45 student-athletes, according to Siena, one of many schools grappling with enrollment issues. Siena's enrollment dropped more than 9% last year.
NAACP CEO rips Protect College Sports Act in ESPN appearance: ‘Greed by the conferences’
Derrick Johnson pushed back on the narrative that college sports is in trouble. “There’s no instability in the game," he said.
What comes next? Sports attorney weighs in after FSU athletic director fired
One day after the surprise firing of Florida State University’s athletic director Michael Alford, speculation is swirling around what happens next.
Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America’s Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows - U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, & Transportation
Today, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, released a new snapshot report on how runaway athletics spending is harming the financial health and broader missions of U.S. colleges and universities – and hitting students with record-high fees.
Tauja Catchings inducted into Illinois Athletics Hall of Fame
The women’s basketball great becomes part of the Class of 2026.
Pro sports leagues, players’ unions ask regulators to ban bettors who harass athletes
The NFL, MLB, MLS, NBA, NHL and their players’ unions sent a letter to state gaming regulators on Tuesday, asking them to introduce regulations banning bettors who harass athletes and staff, in response to the “escalating threat” of harassment and violent threats from gamblers. “Too often, individuals who lose sports bets direct threatening and harassing messages toward players, coaches, and their families via social media and in-person interactions,” the groups wrote in the letter. Athletes across sports have increasingly spoken out about harassment and threats received by bettors...
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 15, 2026, puzzle No. 722
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ESPN to give air time to opponent of Protect College Sports Act ahead of vote
ESPN received backlash for allowing Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) to promote a college sports senate bill on "College GameDay" on Saturday.
Hoeven makes case for the Protect College Sports Act
Senator John Hoeven made the case for the Protect College Sports Act, bipartisan legislation to improve fairness and stability in college athletics.
Cincinnati Public Schools announces 2026 athletics hall of fame class
With graduating years ranging from 1897 to 2020, the Cincinnati Public Schools athletics hall of fame is adding 14 new members with 2026 class.
Cincinnati Public Schools announces 2026 athletics hall of fame class
With graduating years ranging from 1897 to 2020, the Cincinnati Public Schools athletics hall of fame is adding 14 new members with 2026 class.
Kansas community college to host three high school football championships
The Kansas State High School Athletics Association has chosen Butler Community College to host three state high school football championships in November.
Testudo Times Reacts Survey
Answer this week’s question on what you think will go on in Maryland athletics.
FSU athletics in upheaval, and Alabama has been there
Florida State is changing athletic directors again, and that's one carousel Alabama athletics is glad to be off of.
Tyler Shough Gets Early MVP Buzz After Torching Lions
The Athletic is floating an idea about Tyler Shough that Lions fans will not love. #Lions
Chiefs news: How Patrick Mahomes predicted his Week 1 return
The Kansas City Chiefs enter Week 1 against the Denver Broncos with Patrick Mahomes back under center after months of recovery from a knee injury . Mahomes’ injury could have changed Kansas City’s season before it started, but the quarterback had one answer from the beginning. According to The Athletic’s Jesse Newell, Mahomes told Andy Reid exactly […] The post Chiefs news: How Patrick Mahomes predicted his Week 1 return appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Premier League uses two systems for VAR: Does it cause problems? Did it impact Haaland goal?
England’s top flight has a separate deal with Genius Sports to oversee SAOT, while Hawk-Eye provides goal-line technology.
Pre-election agenda may prove too ambitious for Congress
WASHINGTON — With college football season in full swing, lawmakers in Congress could take up student athlete compensation issues facing intercollegiate athletics. They could follow last week’s 25th anniversary of
FSU fires athletic director amid football program’s struggles
TALLAHASSEE — Florida State fired athletics director Michael Alford on Monday morning, school president Dr. Richard McCullough announced.
Florida State has fired athletic director Michael Alford
The Florida State Seminoles will be going in a new direction as they have fired athletic director Michael Alford.
Grad Takes Her Passion for Sports Media to the NFL
Cedarville graduate Cassandra Pietruszka is pursuing her dream of sports journalism as a Cleveland Browns social content intern. From Cedarville athletics to...
Six secrets to watching football games (that no one will tell you)
How do you make sense of a incessantly-fluid sport like soccer? Hannah Vanbiber has some tips
Live Oak Bank Named Official Business Bank of UNCW Athletics
WILMINGTON, N.C., Sept. 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Live Oak Bank has been named the Official Business Bank of UNCW Athletics under a multi-year agreement, expanding a relationship that already includes title sponsorship of the Live Oak Bank Holiday Classic men's basketball tournament. The agreement gives Live Oak year-round presence across Seahawk athletics, including men’s and women’s basketball at Trask Coliseum and baseball at Brooks Field. UNCW has been a talent pipeline for Live Oak for y
U.S. Open takeaways: Best matches, worst moments and abiding memories from New York
The highs, lows, shocks and most important takeaways from the 2026 U.S. Open.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 14, 2026, puzzle No. 721
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NMSU alum inducted into Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame
Cuyler Frank was inducted into the North American Indigenous Athletics Hall of Fame in May 2026 for his historical contributions to preserving the Navajo language through sports broadcasting.
Former NBA Champion Discredits New Miami Heat's Giannis Antetokounmpo Skills
Channing Frye sparks debate by labeling the multi-time MVP a physical "running back" lacking technical finesse, reigniting the rivalry between pure athleticism and versatile shot-making dominance.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 13, 2026, puzzle No. 720
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Mariners Game #149: Mariners (69-79) @ Athletics (60-88)
Still mathematically in the race
Anthony Richardson's agent weighs in on QB's status with Colts
Speaking with The Athletic, Anthony Richardson's agent weighed in on the QB's status with the Colts for 2026.
🚨 Athletic-Elche: Terzic and Anselmi confirm XIs in Bilbao
Athletic, revived after some disappointing opening matches, host an Elche side that has picked up just one point so far.Terzic and Anselmi are fielding these lineups today at San Mamés: Athletic: Una...
Wigan sign ex-Republic of Ireland striker Hogan
Wigan Athletic sign former Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan on a short-term deal until January.
North Country Sports Scoreboard: Saturday, September 12, 2026
A variety of high school and college athletic competitions took place across the North Country on Friday.
Georgia Tech football history: John Heisman
John Heisman's history with Georgia Tech athletics
Scientists Bred “Super-Athlete” Mice for 30 Years
A study involving 100 pairs of mice produced unexpected results that surprised researchers. Mice bred to be unusually athletic might be expected to pay a biological price, perhaps by living shorter lives or producing fewer offspring. But after more than three decades of research, UC Riverside scientists found no such penalty in mice selected for
Barry Alvarez assess impact of Wisconsin's new indoor facility
Former UW athletic director Barry Alvarez shares his thoughts on the Kellner Family Athletic Center during the facilty's ribbon cutting ceremony Sept. 11, 2026.
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 12, 2026, puzzle No. 719
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World Athletics Ultimate Championships 2026: Live Updates From Budapest
Follow live updates from the 2026 World Athletics Ultimate Championships in Budapest, including results, highlights and the latest track and field action.
Gopher Athletics, Learfield’s Gopher Sports Properties, and Visible Bring First-Ever Helmet Bumper Partnership to Minnesota Football
Visible and Gopher Athletics announced a partnership making Visible the first-ever football helmet bumper partner for Minnesota Football.
Athletic Club forward Williams retires from Ghana duty
Inaki Williams says the time has come to bring his journey with the Black Stars to an end four years after making his international debut.
New traffic rules and food upgrades at The Vaught
OXFORD, Miss. (WJTV) – Ole Miss Athletics announced new adjustments and enhancements to The Grove and Vaught-Hemingway Stadium ahead of the football team’s first home game of 2026 on September 12, 2026. New Grove Traffic Flow With construction ongoing at Jones Hall, portions of Grove Loop will be closed to thru traffic on gamedays. Vehicles […]
Gophers football adds new commercial logo on helmets
The Gophers athletic department has opened up a new revenue stream, via a sponsorship sticker for its football helmets this season, sources told the Pioneer Press. With a new NCAA rule allowing a few spaces for commercial logos on jerseys, apparel and equipment this year, the bottom rear “bumper” of Minnesota’s helmets will now have branding for Visible, a budget mobile phone carrier owned by ...
Athleticism Won’t Save Coco Gauff Forever
Coco Gauff took the first set off the new world No. 1 on Thursday night. She screamed her way back to 5-4 in the third after Elena Rybakina had gone up a break, dragging 17,000 people at Arthur Ashe Stadium into a state of genuine belief that she might complete the comeback. And then it …
Maybe the Rams needed more sleep. Plus, NASCAR’s curse-word money
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! Get some sleep today. Coming up: 😴 49ers blast snoozy Rams 🎾 Rybakina, Sabalenka set for showdown 🙏 Remembering 9/11 There was once an NFL team with an embarrassment of talent amassed on its roster. It was the easy, trendy pick to win a Super Bowl. Its backup quarterback was a former NFL Rookie of the Year and two-time Pro Bowler. This was a super team, or as that QB, Vince Young, called it, a “dream team.” These were...
'Things are Looking Good': Fall Season Underway for Big Blue Sports
The start of the new school year and fall sports season is always a busy time for Athletic Director Kelly Wolff, but that busyness comes with a strong sense of excitement. “Things are looking really good this fall,” said...
The successes and sacrifices of balancing equestrian sport and motherhood
Riders have had to negotiate systemic roadblocks to return to the sport after giving birth.
One thing former pro athletes wish kids knew about the mental side of sports
We asked five former pros-turned-youth-coaches the one thing they wish kids knew. They all said the same word.
Leeds MD Robbie Evans Q&A: Daniel Farke contract, transfer business and SCR situation
Leeds United managing director Robbie Evans spoke to the media after the end of the transfer window
The haka, and the cultural battleground over sport’s most famous pre-match ritual
The All Blacks' ceremonial pre-game dance will be showcased in Baltimore tomorrow, and comes freighted with history - and controversy
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 11, 2026, puzzle No. 718
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Elena Rybakina stops Coco Gauff’s U.S. Open surge to face Aryna Sabalenka in the final
The new world No. 1 came back from a set down to meet the player she will replace at the top of women's tennis.
USC Upstate Announces Apparel Extension with NIKE, BSN SPORTS
Story provided by the USC Upstate Athletics Department USC Upstate and Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Matt Martin have announced a multi-year extension of the department’s apparel agreement with NIKE and […]
Center Kate Koval receives NCAA waiver to transfer from LSU
Former LSU center Kate Koval is officially in the transfer portal and will be immediately eligible to compete after being granted a waiver, a source with knowledge of the decision confirmed to The Athletic. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about the situation. Per NCAA rules, waivers to transfer outside of sport-specific transfer windows are granted only in an “exigent event outside the student-athlete’s control unrelated to athlet
FSU industry leaders explore big picture of collegiate athletics at annual NIL summit
Florida State University brought together campus leaders Friday for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of Name, Image, and Likeness at the second
How the WNBA became a political prop in the culture wars
Despite record viewership and attendance, and amazing talent across the league, the WNBA has been caught up in the national conversation about the culture wars. Sportswriter Sabreena Merchant says, “everything in the WNBA seems to take on a political lens far beyond what is actually happening on the court.” Merchant spoke with Fresh Air guest interviewer Sam Fragoso (host of Talk Easy) about the expansion of the WNBA, the race and gender politics consuming the narrative, and the departure of commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Merchant writes for The Athletic, from the New York Times.Also, film critic Justin Chang reviews Practical Magic 2. Subscribe to our free weekly newsletter Follow us on Instagram Subscribe to our YouTube channel Check out the Fresh Air Archives
Trump calls Luka Dončić trade one of the worst in sports history, suggests Mavericks ‘redo’ deal
Trump criticized the Mavericks' decision to swap Dončić for Anthony Davis, Max Christie and a first-round pick.
AC Grand Rapids asks fans to ‘nickname the team’
Athletic Club Grand Rapids has launched a campaign for West Michigan’s new fans to “nickname the team.”
Charlton Athletic sign Swedish forward Korhonen
Charlton Athletic have completed the signing of Swedish forward Cassandra Korhonen.The Addicks announced news of the deal via a post on their official club website this afternoon.The 28-year-old joins...
The 2026 guide to the way the NFL will flex its power this season: MoneyCall
This week's free sports business newsletter from The Athletic, featuring Michigan's mishegas, late-night Open, Pablo Torre Q&A and more.
Blue Jays Get Concerning News on $68 Million Starter
The Toronto Blue Jays are waiting on more clarity regarding Jameson Taillon‘s elbow. Manager John Schneider confirmed before Tuesday’s 4-2 win over the Athletics that Taillon is expected to visit a specialist soon to determine the severity of the issue. Toronto has since dropped the next game of the series to the Athletics 2-0, unable […] The post Blue Jays Get Concerning News on $68 Million Starter appeared first on HEAVY.
Ohtani’s playoff health in question. Plus: Finally, some NL wild-card intrigue!
Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.
After hazing incident, Cumberland boys soccer returns to the pitch
“All of our coaches have those conversations with our kids about how to act and appropriate boundaries,” athletic director Marty Crowley said
Keeping elite women's basketball players healthy during international competition
Two UCLA Health doctors, both faculty in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and team physicians for UCLA Athletics and professional sports teams, are accompanying ...
This Week in Sports Trivia: Sept. 10, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Longtime UNC Charlotte athletics administrator dies after battle with cancer
Longtime Charlotte Athletics administrator Tom Whitestone passed away Tuesday after a battle with cancer, the university announced Wednesday.
North Penn Athletic Hall of Fame announces 2026 induction class
The 2026 North Penn Alumni Athletic Association induction class features a plethora of former sports standouts
Connections: Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for Sept. 10, 2026, puzzle No. 717
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Marquette gets $8 million planned gift for scholarships, business and athletics
Marquette University has received an $8 million planned gift from alumnus and longtime university volunteer Jim Meier, with the money earmarked for
NFL Finalizes Content Partnership With The Athletic
Articles from the outlet now appear on NFL.com.
A's Notes: Shea Langeliers Upcoming Rehab, Seth Johnson's New Grip
Shea Langeliers is set for a rehab stint this week with Las Vegas, while new right-hander Seth Johnson has been making a subtle adjustment to his sinker grip.
Why pro athletes like Mo Bamba, Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton are opening sports card shops
Mo Bamba, Cooper Flagg, Tom Brady and Lewis Hamilton are all opening card shops as athletes become more ingrained in the hobby.
Where do Chargers stand among the AFC? NFL executives answer
See where the Chargers stand in The Athletic's AFC rankings ahead of the 2026 season.
Former Angels, Braves 5.60 ERA reliever released by Athletics
The left-hander has pitched for three MLB teams in 2026.
Norman Sports Hall of Fame accepting nominations for inaugural induction class
The Norman Sports Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its inaugural induction class, recognizing accomplishments across youth, amateur, high school, collegiate and professional athletics.
Phoenix Suns 2026-27 Player Profile: Miles Bridges
The former Hornets star transitions into a starting role alongside Dillon Brooks, bringing explosive athleticism and defensive potential to a high-stakes season under head coach Jordan Ott.