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There is no team on Miami’s schedule undergoing a bigger reconstruction project than North Carolina, but Bill Belichick’s Year 2 Tar Heels bring a retooled offense and a legitimate defensive centerpiece to Chapel Hill when the Canes come calling on Halloween weekend Miami’s trip to Kenan Memorial Stadium on Saturday, October 31 arrives at arguably […]
When I think of running the football, the first thing I think of is the triple option. Let’s go… NOTRE DAME IS STILL A RUNNING TEAM The loss of both Jeremiyah Love and Jadarian Price to the first round of the NFL Draft is obviously a big loss for Notre Dame in 2026, but that […]
Alysa Liu already holds one of the greatest comebacks in figure skating history. After stepping away from the sport as a teen, she returned to reclaim the world title before eventually capturing Olympic gold in Milan. For most, this would signal the end of a story, but for Liu and those close to her, this […] The post “This Medal Will Never Change Us:” Alysa Liu’s Coach Reflects on Olympic Promise appeared first on EssentiallySports .
The tight end position has never been deeper for fantasy football players. Trey McBride was far and away the TE1 in 2025, totaling over 100 more PPR fantasy points than the next closest tight end. However, 16 tight ends averaged ... read more »
In our latest fantasy football mock draft, we earned a 92/100 (A-) grade — better than most of my college papers. This was a 12-team standard mock from the 12th pick. Drafting from the turn is always unique because every ... read more »
Joe Lunardi’s latest 2027 NCAA Tournament Bracketology has Texas rising to a No. 2 seed after Marcus Spears Jr. reclassified.
We’re exactly 50 days away from Penn State kicking off its 2026 football season against Marshall, and today we’re honoring a person who is widely expected to help anchor the offensive line. After seeing playing time mainly on special teams as a freshman, Cooper Cousins saw action on the O-line as a sophomore last season, […]
Kyler Murray's dual-threat ability could produce a historic season among Minnesota Vikings quarterbacks.
We’ve made it to another Friday, so let’s enjoy some old Notre Dame football photos. Speaking of Friday’s… we’re only a handful of Friday’s away from preseason Ohio High School Football scrimmages. It’s a special time of year for me every year, but this season, my oldest son (Ryan) will take the field as a […]
It's been a busy summer in the NHL trade market thus far. The rise of the salary cap to $104 million, plus the lack of high-quality unrestricted free-agent talent, accounts for the higher-than-usual trade activity.
Kentucky Football freshman Matt Ponatoski has arrived in Lexington in time for preseason training camp, giving off the impression that he plans to further develop his football career rather than entering Major League Baseball after hearing his name called in the 18th round of last weekend’s MLB draft. However, according to Mike Dyer — a […]
In this day and age of college athletics, if you want a big fish to play for your team, you’d better be willing to spend some money. It’s crazy to think like that when it comes to amateur athletes, but that’s where college athletics have come to. When Milan Momcilovic withdrew his name from the […]
In the second installment of this series, we covered the perimeter — DJ Moore’s arrival and the three-way fight behind him on the Buffalo Bills roster. Now we cross to the other side of the ball, where the stakes are higher, and the starting point is uglier. Buffalo finished 27th in pass rush win rate […]
The Washington Wizards play the Atlanta Hawks tomorrow night in the NBA Summer League. Let’s preview one last game before we have no more Wizards games until the preseason. Game info When: Saturday, July 17 at about 7 p.m. ET Where: Cox Pavilion, Las Vegas How to watch: ESPN, Monumental Sports Network What to watch for The Wizards […]
Now in the middle of July, Ohio State’s coaching staff is still taking advantage of a brief opportunity to recharge after a loaded June that had the Buckeyes recruiting in nearly every corner of the country. From national trips to important opportunities in their own backyard, the staff had chances to make an impression almost […]
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ESPN has posted its matchup predictor to each of the Gamecast pages for Indiana’s 2026 football season. The matchup predictor is based on the outlet’s Football Power Index (FPI), a computer model that has the Hoosiers ranked No. 6 headed into the 2026 campaign. Here is the percentage chance FPI currently gives Indiana to win [...]
Virginia Tech head football coach James Franklin was in Charlotte this week for his very first ACC Kickoff. As expected, Franklin stole the show, speaking to the media about the upcoming season, overcoming past failures and so much more. On Wednesday, Franklin and new athletic director Brian White were part of a Virginia Tech contingent […]
We're previewing what should be another exciting year for Houston and showing why Dedan Thomas Jr. is their most important transfer
CJ Carr’s first college offer arrived right after a strong freshman game, and his father chose not to tell him. The offer carried extra weight because it came from Michigan, where his grandfather Lloyd Carr won a national title as head coach and both of his parents studied and played football. Jason Carr kept that […] The post Notre Dame’s CJ Carr Reveals Why His Father Hid Michigan Offer From Him Despite Family Ties appeared first on EssentiallySports .
Josh Whitman is now slated to stay in Champaign through 2036. The University’s Board of Trustees approved the deal on Thursday, which will see Whitman’s contract soar to $2.15 million dollars for the 2026/27 year. The new deal includes a yearly pay raise of $100,000, totaling $26.1 million over the contract. Whitman is the fifth-longest-tenured […]
Illini Isaac and Robby Nardini of TCR are joined by Evan Stone of ESPN 93.5 for a draft of the best ever places to eat in Champaign-Urbana! Check out State Farm Agent Brian Hanson for a home, auto, business, and life insurance needs quote today: https://gtlk.link/5zlx5Emx Chief’s Naturals is launching in September and will be providing […]
Ashton Jeanty enjoyed a stellar collegiate career which led the Las Vegas Raiders in selecting him at No. 6 in the 2025 NFL Draft. He repaid their trust during his rookie year. The former Heisman Trophy runner-up had a solid…
Jared Lockhart sees a lot of his favorite quarterback in his own game. The post Cam Newton mentored this HBCU quarterback appeared first on HBCU Gameday .
Fernando Mendoza is college football royalty. But in the NFL, as of now, he’s just like any other newbie who will have to go through a tough grind. The Las Vegas Raiders are treating him no differently. “I love Fernando, but Fernando’s like every other young rookie,” Tom Brady told Liz Claman on FOX Business. […] The post “Earn It”: Tom Brady Challenges Fernando Mendoza Amid Raiders QB Battle With Kirk Cousins appeared first on EssentiallySports .