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For most true freshmen at Ohio State, the first few months are about learning and adjustment. Brock Boyd has already moved past that stage. The Texas native became the first true freshman to lose his black stripe this offseason, a meaningful milestone within the program that reflects trust, consistency, and attention to detail. That early […]
Early in the week we were given a wave of stories linking Liverpool and Brazil goalkeeping star Alisson Becker with Juventus, with multiple outlets including Sky claiming the Serie A club had made the 33-year-old their top goalkeeping target and would commit “significant resources” to signing him. That always seemed more likely to revolve around […]
Indiana football’s sudden rise, from an 11-2 debut under Curt Cignetti in 2024 to an undefeated 16-0 national championship run in 2025 has several programs around the country asking the same question. “If they can do it, why can’t we?” Perhaps nowhere is that as much of an issue than it is just two or […]
When Kennard Davis Jr. committed last Friday, it ended a two-week lull in Missouri’s offseason overhaul. And while the Tigers still have two scholarships to fill, Davis’ addition offers a natural checkpoint to assess coach Dennis Gates’ work so far. If you go by 247Sports’ rankings, MU assembled the nation’s No. 11 transfer class and, […]
One of the interesting and defining differences between Jon Scheyer’s Duke teams and those of his GOAT predecessor, Mike Krzyzewski is that Coach K tended to focus on athleticism over size. For his part, Scheyer has a clear preference for taller players. Still athletic, but taller. From what we’ve seen, Scheyer’s defense is more conservative. […]
The 17th ranked Crimson Tide wrapped up their midweek schedule with a road trip to Troy and took a 6-1 loss. Alabama is now 32-17 and Troy improved to 24-25 on the season. After a 25-0 record in out of conference last season, this year’s Tide team finished 19-6, including 9-4 in midweek. Of the […]
To conclude this year’s preview of the Mason/Brennan Preseason Hype! Award contest, the final instalment takes a look at the Dark Horses and Sleeper candidates. Front Runners Chasing Pack Dark Horses and Longshots These are the “other guys”, players who for one reason or another are facing an even steeper climb to grab fans’ attention […]
Ohio State isn’t just moving into the offseason, it’s defining it. Between a massive NFL Draft showing, meaningful spring game takeaways, and continued roster movement across both football and basketball, the Buckeyes are firmly in transition mode. But this isn’t a reset. It’s a reload, and the early signs suggest Ohio State is positioning itself […]
Former Maryland football wide receiver Stefon Diggs was found not guilty on charges of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault and battery in a trial verdict Tuesday. Diggs was accused of felony strangulation and assault and battery against his personal chef Jamila “Mila” Adams. Adams testified that Diggs slapped and choked her during a dispute over […]
The latest Attorney: All criminal charges against L’Jarius Sneed have been dropped | Pro Football Talk Free agent cornerback L’Jarius Sneed is no longer facing any criminal charges in Texas. Sneed’s attorney Michael J. Todd told ESPN that all of the charges against his client have been dropped. Sneed was initially charged with aggravated assault for […]
First overall draft pick, baby!
After a busy spring, things have settled down slightly for the Ohio State football team and coaching staff. However, while we are months away from summer ball starting back up, Ryan Day and the coaching staff are going to be busy recruiting. Roster building has greatly evolved the last few years with the introduction of […]
Essentially, hump day is just running scissors out of the T-formation. Huddle up… THE NEW COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYOFF? It feels like we are still in the create-a-player mode when it comes to the college football playoff. Every year there’s a tweak, or suggestion, or move — or something. In my own opinion, we should all […]
As Liverpool FC’s season crawls to a slow and dissatisfying close, transfer rumours are heating up. First up, talkSPORT’s chief football correspondent, Alex Crook reports that Liverpool are weighing up an offer for Bournemouth’s Marcos Senesi. This rumour has already been covered, but Tottenham Hotspur were believed to be the leading frontrunners for his services, […]
Diego Simeone saw his Atletico Madrid side knocked out of the Champions League on Tuesday night after losing 2-1 on aggregate to Arsenal. Atletico managed to find a way past Barcelona in the quarter-finals of the tournament, going through 3-2 on aggregate, and Simeone says the Gunners are the best team his side have faced […]
Perhaps the worst part of this new age of college football is the death to rivalries across the country. The tragedies began with conference realignment 15 years ago, and the big move by Nebraska to the Big 10, and it continues because of what the college football playoff has become. Notre Dame isn’t completely innocent […]
The Notre Dame baseball season hasn’t gone the way we had hoped, but that doesn’t mean the Irish haven’t displayed some really good play by some of their players. Over the offseason, the Irish had to replace catcher Carson Tinney, who used the transfer portal to end up with the Texas longhorns. So, Notre Dame […]
Maybe the fourth time is the charm. Illinois will get its fourth shot in less than three years at Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies. CBS Sports’ Jon Rothstein reported Tuesday that the Illini and Huskies will face off Friday, Dec. 4 at United Center in Chicago. It’s the return game after the two teams […]
Well, here we go, let’s expand the college football playoff. The coaches have spoken: In a vote last week, the AFCA Board swung its support behind (1) a playoff with the max participants (likely 24); (2) discontinuing conference championships; and (3) ending CFP by second week of January, they tell @YahooSports.https://t.co/kZ2wlHmB3r — Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) … Continue reading »
Join us Tuesday night at 8pm CST for the first post-season episode of Husker Heat, the only softball-dedicated podcast for your 2026 BIG 10 CHAMPION NEBRASKA CORNHUSKERS!! (Deep breath) I’m fine now. I’m hopping on a plane to DC Thursday morning but before that happens, we’ve got a little bit to chat about. Another sweep […]
The Miami Dolphins made a trade with the Dallas Cowboys during the first day of the 2026 NFL Draft that saw Miami move back just one spot — from #11 to #12 — picking up two additional fifth round picks in the process. Dallas would go on to take safety Caleb Downs from Ohio State […]
Last year, I named Bryan Hodgson, Lennie Acuff and Eric Olen as the three best mid-major hires. I don’t have quite as strong of a conviction on three of them this year – there are a bunch that I really like – but what I did like about that group was how all three had […]
The practice of paying weaker opponents for a tune-up game is well-documented in college football. Most teams in the Power Four schedule at least one of these games per year. Thanks to an Open Public Records Request, we now know just how much Rutgers is paying two of their future opponents, UConn and LIU. To […]
5pm CT on ESPN2. I very much would like to type a long anti-Louisville rant, so as to get you fired up for this game, but this season has beaten us half to death with a sack full of doorknobs, and I just don’t have it in me anymore. Luke Smith, however, is still human […]
NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs, who spent the 2025 season with the New England Patriots, has been cleared of all charges related to an alleged incident last December. The 32-year-old was found not guilty of felony strangulation and misdemeanor assault at Dedham District Court on Tuesday. Diggs had been accused by his former live-in chef […]