College Sports – Page 16

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.

Illinois Fighting Illini line up for the national anthem before the start of a game against the UCLA Bruins at State Farm Center on Jan. 28, 2026, in Champaign. (Stacey Wescott/baiduhai)

5 takeaways from Big Ten women’s basketball media day, including Illinois’ retention and Northwestern’s vision

By Colleen Kane

October 7, 2026 at 5:34 p.m.

Illinois women's basketball thinks it can take the next step after major offseason retention.

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...

Titans guard Peter Skoronski warms up during a training camp practice Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP)

Tennessee Titans make Peter Skoronski — a Park Ridge native and Northwestern alumnus — NFL’s highest-paid guard

By Teresa M. Walker

August 7, 2026 at 10:49 p.m.

The Tennessee Titans announced Friday the signing of offensive lineman Peter Skoronski to a multiyear...

Notre Dame head coach Marcus Freeman greets players as they return to the sideline during the second half of a game against Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Nov. 15, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

6 things we heard from Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman, including aiming for a fast start and CJ Carr’s experience

By Colleen Kane

August 4, 2026 at 6:27 p.m.

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman said the Irish have made “enhancements” to their fall camp...

Illinois forward David Mirković makes a 3-point shot during the second half of the Final Four semifinal match against UConn April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Illinois forward David Mirković undergoes left foot surgery, but no timetable announced for his return

By Colleen Kane

August 4, 2026 at 3:41 p.m.

Illinois forward David Mirković, a fan favorite from the 2026 Final Four team, underwent left...

FILE – Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith runs the ball against Miami during the second half of the Cotton Bowl College Football Playoff quarterfinal game, Dec. 31, 2025, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Gareth Patterson, File)

Ohio State and Oregon 1-2 in preseason coaches football poll — and SEC’s 9 ranked teams leads all conferences

By Associated Press

August 4, 2026 at 2:56 p.m.

Ohio State and Oregon hold the top two spots in the USA Today preseason coaches...

USA Football national team players Maci Joncich (7) and Ashlea Klam huddle with their teammates during USA Football’s Rivalry Series game against Canada on June 19, 2026, at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. (Kelli Tolar/USA Football via AP)

A new football title chase lies ahead as women’s flag football closes in on NCAA championship status

By Pat Graham

August 4, 2026 at 9:15 a.m.

The next college football power is being built on campuses from coast to coast. Not...

USC's Tanook Hines attempts to make a catch while defended by Notre Dame's Dallas Golden during the third quarter at Notre Dame Stadium on Oct. 18, 2025, in South Bend, Indiana. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

Notre Dame and USC to resume football series in 2030 after a 4-year pause

By Colleen Kane

August 3, 2026 at 12:18 p.m.

The storied Notre Dame-USC series will resume in 2030 after a four-year hiatus.

The rains came fast and heavy, followed by a surge of unruly fans, at the final College All-Star Game on July 23, 1976, at Soldier Field. Here, the All-Stars await word on abandoning the field. The game was eventually called off. (Phil Mascione/baiduhai)

Remembering the College All-Star Game, an American football classic ended 50 years ago with a ghostwritten note

By Neil Milbert

August 4, 2026 at 12:25 p.m.

Before the Super Bowl’s debut in January 1967, the College All-Star Game was the marquee...

8 takeaways from Big Ten media days, including Michigan’s Kyle Whittingham looking to ‘put the drama to bed’

By Colleen Kane

August 1, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Big Ten coaches have a busy month ahead as training camps get underway to prepare...

Vanderbilt forward Jalen Washington (13) shoots the ball past Arkansas forward Malique Ewin in the SEC Tournament final March 15, 2026, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/AP file)

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season of eligibility and orders portal open Monday

By Teresa M. Walker

July 31, 2026 at 11:24 p.m.

A judge in Colorado and a Nashville chancellor issued rulings Friday that will give 30...

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, left, the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair, talks with ranking member Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., before the start a hearing on Capitol Hill on Jan. 15, 2025, in Washington. (Susan Walsh/AP file)

Big Ten and SEC add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

By Eddie Pells

July 31, 2026 at 11:13 p.m.

The Big Ten and Southeastern conferences agreed Friday night to support a Senate bill that...