College Sports – Page 31

Illinois wing Andrej Stojaković runs onto the court before the Final Four game against UConn on April 4, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

5 Big Ten men’s basketball takeaways, including a ‘completely changed’ Andrej Stojaković at Illinois

By Colleen Kane

October 10, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Big Ten men's basketball coaches and players from Illinois, Northwestern, Oregon, Iowa and Michigan talked...

Oregon tight end Jamari Johnson, right, runs the ball as Southern California safety Kennedy Urlacher, left, and safety Prophet Brown defend during the first half on Sept. 26, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Big Ten football this week: Schedule features some surprising unbeaten teams testing themselves

By Steve Megargee

October 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

This week's Big Ten schedule features a couple of surprising unbeaten teams testing themselves against...

Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman and the team recognize their fans after beating North Carolina on Oct. 3, 2026, in Chapel Hill, N.C. (AP Photo/Chris Seward)

Can No. 3 Notre Dame extend its school-record double-digit winning streak?

By Curt Rallo

October 9, 2026 at 7:00 a.m.

No. 3 Notre Dame has emerged as a model of consistency in this ever-changing college...

Illinois linebacker Gabe Jacas (17) celebrates after a tackle against Western Illinois in the second quarter at Memorial Stadium on Aug. 29, 2025, in Champaign. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

Why Illinois pass rusher Gabe Jacas was a ‘perfect fit’ for the New England Patriots at No. 55

By Andrew Callahan

April 25, 2026 at 8:12 a.m.

The New England Patriots traded up Friday night to select Illinois edge defender Gabe Jacas...

Ohio State's Carnell Tate (17) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Michigan during the third quarter of a Big Ten game in Ann Arbor, Michigan on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (Gregory Shamus / Getty Images)

Drafted in the 1st round by Tennessee Titans, Marist’s Carnell Tate pays tribute to his mom: ‘My everything’

By Steve Millar

April 24, 2026 at 2:14 p.m.

Ohio State's Carnell Tate, who started out at Marist, goes to the Tennessee Titans at...

Arkansas quarterback Taylen Green runs a drill at the NFL combine in Indianapolis on Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)

NFL draft in NIL era includes players taking a pay cut to go from college to the pros

By Mark Long

April 24, 2026 at 10:55 a.m.

The minimum salary for an NFL draft pick in 2026 will be $915,120. But some...

FILE – Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price (15) runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, on Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

NFL draft: Seattle Seahawks pick Jadarian Price at No. 32 — making him the 2nd Notre Dame RB taken in Round 1

By Andrew Destin

April 23, 2026 at 10:53 p.m.

The Seattle Seahawks selected Notre Dame running back Jadarian Price with the 32nd pick in...

Jeremiyah Love of Notre Dame celebrates after being selected by the Arizona Cardinals with the third pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday, April 23, 2026, in Pittsburgh. (Emilee Chinn/Getty)

NFL draft: Notre Dame RB Jeremiyah Love goes to Arizona Cardinals with No. 3 pick

By David Brandt

April 23, 2026 at 8:53 p.m.

The Arizona Cardinals selected Notre Dame running back Jeremiyah Love with the No. 3 selection...

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza calls a play against Oregon during a College Football Playoff semifinal at the Peach Bowl on Jan. 9, 2026, in Atlanta. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFL draft’s QB board could go quiet fast after Fernando Mendoza’s selection at No. 1

By Josh Dubow

April 23, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

Don’t expect a run of quarterbacks to go off the board in the first round...

FILE – Class of 2021 inductee Val Ackerman speaks at a news conference for the Basketball Hall of Fame, Sept. 10, 2021, at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File)

Big East Commissioner and former WNBA President Val Ackerman to retire in August, ending a transformative era

By Doug Feinberg

April 20, 2026 at 3:10 p.m.

Val Ackerman has served as the commissioner since 2013, presiding over the rebirth of the...

Illinois coach Brad Underwood directs players during practice before the Final Four game against UConn on April 3, 2026, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

College basketball roster tracker: Illinois signs pair of high school recruits, including 5-star Quentin Coleman

By Colleen Kane

April 20, 2026 at 11:14 a.m.

Tracking the major roster additions, subtractions and announcements of local college basketball teams.

Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza gives a thumbs up after an interview with NFL Network at the school’s NFL football pro day on April 1, 2026, in Bloomington, Ind. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Fernando Mendoza leads group of once-overlooked college recruits in the NFL draft

By Michael Marot

April 20, 2026 at 8:03 a.m.

Fernando Mendoza finished his prep career four years ago in Miami as an overlooked college...

Bears fans react in the first quarter of a game against the Lions at Soldier Field on Jan. 4, 2026. (Chris Sweda/baiduhai)

What to know about the 2026 NFL draft, including when the Chicago Bears pick and how to watch

By Sean Hammond

April 20, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The NFL draft begins Thursday. The Chicago Bears pick at No. 25 in the first...