The South Florida Bulls returned to Raymond James Stadium Saturday night looking to rebound from a heartbreaking loss to UTSA. However, their Homecoming matchup against Kent State started with an unexpected twist. The Golden Flashes struck first, but USF eventually took control behind its defense. The Bulls defeated Kent State 29-2, improving to 5-2 on … Read more
The Florida Gators face another difficult challenge Saturday when they travel to Austin to battle the No. 7 Texas Longhorns. Florida desperately needs a victory after losing consecutive Southeastern Conference games. Meanwhile, Texas wants to rebound from its disappointing loss to Oklahoma. Both programs enter Saturday’s matchup looking to restore momentum and strengthen their conference … Read more
College football fans rarely offer patience anymore. The transfer portal allows coaches to overhaul rosters quickly. NIL money can attract immediate difference-makers. Meanwhile, administrators expect expensive coaching hires to produce immediate results. However, several prominent first-year coaches have discovered that rebuilding still takes time. Some inherited difficult situations. Others took jobs where winning immediately represented … Read more
Youth sports have a problem, and sometimes the problem sits behind the steering wheel. Your child just finished playing a game. Maybe they struck out three times. Maybe they missed the winning free throw. Perhaps they dropped a touchdown pass or allowed the winning goal. Trust me, they already know. They do not need Mom … Read more
College athletes just watched Congress take a major step into the NIL era. The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 on Monday. Now, the legislation heads toward an uncertain future in the House. That matters because the bill could reshape how athletes earn money. It could also change transfer rules and NCAA enforcement. … Read more
Sports betting has changed professional sports in major ways. Now, five major leagues want stronger protection for athletes and their families. The NFL, MLB, NBA, MLS and NHL joined their players associations in a new push. They want states to punish bettors who threaten or harass sports personnel. The groups sent a letter Tuesday to … Read more
American college basketball has become a new destination for Chinese players chasing bigger dreams. For decades, many of China’s top prospects followed a familiar path. They developed in the Chinese Basketball Association before pursuing professional opportunities. Now, a growing group wants to change that model. More than 10 Chinese players will compete in NCAA Division I … Read more
Fall sports are back, and families are once again chasing the college dream. Football stadiums are filling up across the country. Soccer fields are packed with young players. Volleyball gyms are buzzing every weekend. Cross country runners are racing toward personal records. Field hockey players are fighting for roster spots. For many families, the season … Read more
In one of the most surreal, controversial finishes in modern college football history, No. 16 Michigan escaped with a 13–12 victory over Western Michigan at The Big House. The Broncos were on the turf celebrating a program-defining upset after freshman quarterback Bryce Underwood’s initial Hail Mary attempt fell incomplete with 0:00 showing on the scoreboard … Read more
College football will change its targeting penalty structure in 2026. The NCAA approved the change as a one-year trial. The new structure focuses more on repeat offenses. However, the basic targeting rule remains in place. Players can still face disqualification after a targeting foul. The biggest change comes after that disqualification. First-time offenders will no … Read more