College Sports – Page 14

Northwestern players interact with the student section after a 34-13 victory over Penn State at the new Ryan Field on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Evanston. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Northwestern crushes Penn State 34-13 to christen new Ryan Field on historic night for football program

By Colleen Kane

October 3, 2026 at 1:04 a.m.

Northwestern coach David Braun called the opening of new Ryan Field — and the Wildcats'...

A U.S. flag covers new Ryan Field in Evanston before a game between Northwestern and Penn State on Oct. 2, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

Photos: An inside look at Northwestern’s new Ryan Field in Evanston

By Stacey Wescott

October 2, 2026 at 9:22 p.m.

An inside look at Northwestern's new Ryan Field in Evanston.

Team owner Michael Jordan looks on during a NASCAR Cup Series auto race Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, in Darlington, S.C. (AP Photo/Matt Kelley)

Michael Jordan makes $10 million commitment to UNC School of Social Work in honor of his mother

By Steve Reed

October 5, 2026 at 3:42 p.m.

Former Chicago Bulls and North Carolina Tar Heels star Michael Jordan has made a $10...

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during a news conference July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti’s 5-year contract extension gets unanimous approval

By Associated Press

August 26, 2026 at 4:56 p.m.

Tony Petitti oversaw the Big Ten’s expansion from 14 to 18 teams in 2024, and...

Emily Bojan, a Marist graduate, is on the DePaul women's basketball roster after a four-year college softball career at Wisconsin. (DePaul photo)

After starring in softball at Wisconsin, Marist’s Emily Bojan makes switch and heads to DePaul for basketball

By Jeff Vorva

August 26, 2026 at 2:21 p.m.

Marist graduate Emily Bojan, who played four years of college softball at Wisconsin, gears up...

Browns tight end Dae'Quan Wright warms up before a preseason game against the Bills on Aug. 22, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

The Big Ten and SEC have taken a stand. Can an NFL player come back to college anyway?

By Eddie Pells

August 26, 2026 at 9:30 a.m.

The Big Ten and SEC passed new rules barring pros from heading back to college...

Big Ten Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during Big Ten football media days July 28, 2026, at the Hilton Chicago. (Justin Casterline/Getty)

Big Ten and SEC join in banning pros from returning to college

By Eric Olson

August 25, 2026 at 7:50 p.m.

The Big Ten became the first conference to adopt a rule prohibiting football players who...

Michigan's Savion Hiter runs the ball during the spring football game April 18, 2026, in Ann Arbor, Mich. (Jaime Crawford/Getty Images for ONIT)

Freshmen to watch in college football this season, including an Ohio State WR and a Michigan RB

By Steve Megargee

August 25, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Here’s a look at true freshmen across the nation who could make an immediate impact.

Tom Hitcho, a longtime friend of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, is the first person to sit next to the newly unveiled statue of the nun at Loyola University Chicago on Aug. 21, 2026. She died last year at age 106.(Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Sister Jean statue unveiled at Loyola University: ‘A lasting reminder’

By Rebecca Johnson

August 21, 2026 at 4:24 p.m.

Loyola marks the beginning of a new academic year by commemorating beloved Rambler and international...

Margaret Mary, an alumni of Mundelein College with which Loyola merged in 1991, sits next to a newly unveiled statue of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt at Loyola University Chicago, Aug. 21, 2026. Sister Jean taught at Mundelein before becoming part of Loyola. (Arthur Maiorella/baiduhai)

Photos: See the new Sister Jean statue on Loyola’s campus

By Arthur Maiorella

August 21, 2026 at 4:17 p.m.

Loyola marked the beginning of the new school year by unveiling a statue of Sister Jean...

A sign for The New York Times hangs above the entrance to its building May 6, 2021, in New York. (Mark Lennihan/AP)

Jury rules New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting, awards $9.25M

By Associated Press

August 20, 2026 at 9:47 p.m.

An Alabama jury on Thursday awarded $9.25 million in damages after finding that The New...

Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh runs the ball during a practice Aug. 2, 2023, in Platteville, Wis. (Samantha Madar/Wisconsin State Journal via AP)

Former Wisconsin TE Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia, coroner’s report says

By Associated Press

August 19, 2026 at 12:53 p.m.

Former Wisconsin tight end Jack Pugh died from acute bronchopneumonia, a type of pneumonia, according...

Big Ten Conference Commissioner Tony Petitti speaks during an news conference at the Big Ten media days at Lucas Oil Stadium on July 26, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

While Big Ten football holds down top 2 spots in preseason AP Top 25, SEC finds its strength in numbers

By Eric Olson

August 18, 2026 at 8:15 a.m.

The push and pull between the Big Ten and Southeastern conferences only grows stronger with...