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Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Porter Martone, who was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers last month, is latest CHL player making the leap to the NCAA for the upcoming season.

NCAA

Why Penn State has the best shot at winning the CFP

Heather Dinich and Harry Douglas explain why they believe Penn State has the best chance at winning its first college football national title since 1986.

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Football

Napier believes QB Lagway, Florida poised for big season

Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 as a starter for the Gators last season, including a four-game winning streak to end the year.

- Pete Thamel

Football

Manning ready for first first season as Texas' starter

Texas quarterback Arch Manning comfortably weaved his way through SEC media days Tuesday, generating the type of attention garnered by recent superstars like Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel.

- Pete Thamel

NCAA

'We've got to be better in the big moments': DeBoer outlines Alabama's key to success

After missing the College Football Playoff last year, Alabama head coach Kalen DeBoer outlines the key to success for the Crimson Tide this season at the team's media day.

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Football

Auburn's Arnold eyes fresh start after 'rock bottom' at Oklahoma

Nine months after hitting "rock bottom" when he was benched at Oklahoma, Jackson Arnold said he's poised to write a much different story this season at Auburn.

David Hale

Football

Georgia's Smart: Most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model

Georgia coach Kirby Smart said the SEC coaches haven't reached a consensus in their support for a 16-team playoff model that would include the five highest-ranked conference champions and 11 at-large teams.

Heather Dinich

Football

Smart on Georgia QB Stockton: 'He's a winner'

As Gunner Stockton takes over full time as Georgia's quarterback this season, Kirby Smart said he's eager for Stockton to show his "entire repertoire." And while there might be some doubts about Stockton's ability to lead the Bulldogs back into championship contention, Smart is more than just a little bullish on his redshirt junior.

Chris Low

NCAA

Why Finebaum is excited for 'Arch-mania'

ESPN's Paul Finebaum is already putting Arch Manning on the same pedestal as Johnny Manziel and Tim Tebow as a college football star.

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NCAA

Why Eli Manning is confident Arch can handle the pressure at Texas

Eli Manning joins "Get Up" to discuss Arch Manning's road to becoming the starting quarterback for the Texas Longhorns and why he's confident he can handle the pressure put on him.

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NCAA

Why DeBoer 'might have to win it all' to remain at Alabama

Paul Finebaum and the "Get Up" crew discuss whether Kalen DeBoer's job security at Alabama depends on reaching the College Football Playoff.

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Basketball

March Madness expansion floated; change could come as soon as next season

The committees for men's and women's Division I basketball met this week to discuss possible expansion of the March Madness tournaments, but made no immediate decisions or recommendations.

Football

Sanders says college football needs salary cap

Colorado coach Deion Sanders is advocating for a salary cap in college football, noting that it would help even the competitive landscape in a sport that is already becoming more like the NFL.

- Adam Rittenberg

Football

Sanders mum on health status, set to rejoin Colorado

Colorado coach Deion Sanders said he's set to rejoin the Buffaloes for the start of training camp after missing part of the spring and early summer with an unspecified health issue.

- Adam Rittenberg and Pete Thamel

NCAA

Finebaum: Arch Manning is best college QB since Tim Tebow

Paul Finebaum explains why he expects Arch Manning to be in the Heisman Trophy conversation this year and compares him to former Florida Gators QB Tim Tebow.

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NCAA

Bill in Congress seeks to set standards for NIL payments

A bill to regulate college sports introduced in the House on Thursday would offer limited antitrust protection for the NCAA, while barring schools from using student fees to pay for college athletic programs.

Football

Lawsuit accusing BYU QB Retzlaff of rape dismissed

A civil lawsuit accusing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape has been dismissed, according to court records. The parties jointly agreed to dismiss with prejudice, ending the case which was filed last month. None of the parties were immediately available for comment.

- Kyle Bonagura and Pete Thamel

Football

Sources: BYU QB Retzlaff faces suspension, plans to transfer

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is planning to transfer from the school, sources confirmed to ESPN on Sunday. He is facing a suspension after admitting to premarital sex, a violation of the school's honor code that surfaced during his response to a civil lawsuit alleging he raped a woman in 2023.

- Kyle Bonagura and Pete Thamel

Football

Report: Texas State expecting offer to join Pac-12

Texas State officials have informed the Sun Belt conference that they are expecting an offer from the Pac-12 in the near future, sources told ESPN.

Pete Thamel

NCAA

Arkansas's Wood strikes out 19 in CWS no-hitter

Arkansas righty Gage Wood made history on Monday at the College World Series. The draft-eligible hurler struck out 19 batters in a 3-0 no-hit shutout of Murray State in Omaha. It was the first no-hitter at the College World Series in 65 years.

Football

Colorado coach Sanders looking forward to return after camp absence

Deion Sanders posted on social media Wednesday that "everything is OKAY" after he has not attended football camps in Boulder, Colorado, this spring. The Colorado coach's health has come into question because of his extended absence

Football

College football future power rankings through 2026

College football's future power rankings have been reimagined as part of a changing sport. The constant roster shuffling around the sport because of the portal made three-year projections less sensible. Instead, the rankings will examine the next two seasons -- in this case, the 2025 and 2026 seasons -- and function more as a snapshot of the landscape.

- Adam Rittenberg

Basketball

Winners and losers of men's NCAA basketball transfer portal cycle

We've checked off every major milestone of the men's college basketball offseason -- the transfer portal window opened and closed, the NBA draft withdrawal deadline has passed -- and teams are full steam ahead on preparing for the 2025-26 campaign.

- Jeff Borzello and Myron Medcalf

NCAA

UNC players on Belichick's approach - 'Guys are embracing it'

Belichick's arrival has triggered plenty of change for the Tar Heels, who are making a big bet on the man who won six Super Bowls as an NFL head coach to spark their football program. No one knows that better than the players -- both the holdovers and the transfer-portal arrivals -- after months of Belichick overhauling the roster and building the foundation on his first college team.

NCAA

Texas beats Texas Tech in WCWS to win first national title

Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title.

Football

2026 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know

After only two first-round picks at quarterback in the 2025 NFL draft, the 2026 NFL draft is expected to have a lot more exciting options. Several already stand out -- Cade Klubnik (Clemson), LaNorris Sellers (South Carolina), Drew Allar (Penn State) and Garrett Nussmeier (LSU) jump to mind -- and that doesn't even include ballyhooed Texas sophomore Arch Manning, who has started just two college games.

- Jordan Reid

NCAA

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's four-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off win

Oklahoma's run of four straight Women's College World Series titles ended when Lauren Allred's walk-off sacrifice fly gave Texas Tech a 3-2 victory in the semifinals on Monday night.

NCAA Hockey News

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Porter Martone, who was selected sixth overall by the Philadelphia Flyers last month, is latest CHL player making the leap to the NCAA for the upcoming season.

Michigan Tech hires Muckalt to lead three-time national championship hockey program

Michigan Tech has hired Bill Muckalt to lead its three-time national championship college hockey program. The school announced it signed Muckalt to a five-year contract Thursday, bringing back a former assistant coach who led Lindenwood last season.

Western Michigan beats Boston University in Frozen Four final for school's first NCAA hockey title

Western Michigan beats Boston University 6-2 in the Frozen Four for its first NCAA hockey title.

Hughes, Eiserman score 2nd-period goals in Boston U's Frozen 4 semifinal win over Penn State

Jack Hughes and Cole Eiserman scored second-period goals and Boston University beat Penn State 3-1 on Thursday night to advance to its first Frozen Four final in 10 years.

NCAA Football

2025 NFL FLAG Championships: High School Girls Division - Championship

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2025 NFL FLAG Championships: Boys 14U - Championship

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Ole Miss freshman lineman Corey Adams killed in shooting

Ole Miss freshman football player Corey Adams was killed Saturday night in a shooting in Tennessee.

Adam Rittenberg

Napier believes QB Lagway, Florida poised for big season

Florida sophomore quarterback DJ Lagway went 6-1 as a starter for the Gators last season, including a four-game winning streak to end the year.

Pete Thamel

Manning ready for first first season as Texas' starter

Texas quarterback Arch Manning comfortably weaved his way through SEC media days Tuesday, generating the type of attention garnered by recent superstars like Tim Tebow and Johnny Manziel.

Pete Thamel

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NCAA - News and Highlights, Basketball, Football, March Madness, Bowl Games, National Championship, Frozen Four

Philadelphia Flyers

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

NCAA

Why Penn State has the best shot at winning the CFP

Football

Napier believes QB Lagway, Florida poised for big season

Football

Manning ready for first first season as Texas' starter

NCAA

'We've got to be better in the big moments': DeBoer outlines Alabama's key to success

Football

Auburn's Arnold eyes fresh start after 'rock bottom' at Oklahoma

Football

Georgia's Smart: Most SEC coaches favor 5+11 CFP model

Football

Smart on Georgia QB Stockton: 'He's a winner'

NCAA

Why Finebaum is excited for 'Arch-mania'

NCAA

Why Eli Manning is confident Arch can handle the pressure at Texas

NCAA

Why DeBoer 'might have to win it all' to remain at Alabama

Basketball

March Madness expansion floated; change could come as soon as next season

Football

Sanders says college football needs salary cap

Football

Sanders mum on health status, set to rejoin Colorado

NCAA

Finebaum: Arch Manning is best college QB since Tim Tebow

NCAA

Bill in Congress seeks to set standards for NIL payments

Football

Lawsuit accusing BYU QB Retzlaff of rape dismissed

Football

Sources: BYU QB Retzlaff faces suspension, plans to transfer

Football

Report: Texas State expecting offer to join Pac-12

NCAA

Arkansas's Wood strikes out 19 in CWS no-hitter

Football

Colorado coach Sanders looking forward to return after camp absence

Football

College football future power rankings through 2026

Basketball

Winners and losers of men's NCAA basketball transfer portal cycle

NCAA

UNC players on Belichick's approach - 'Guys are embracing it'

NCAA

Texas beats Texas Tech in WCWS to win first national title

Football

2026 NFL draft quarterback class: Top prospects to know

NCAA

Texas Tech ends Oklahoma's four-year run as Women's College World Series champ with walk-off win

NCAA Hockey News

Flyers prospect Martone leaves OHL for Michigan State

Michigan Tech hires Muckalt to lead three-time national championship hockey program

Western Michigan beats Boston University in Frozen Four final for school's first NCAA hockey title

Hughes, Eiserman score 2nd-period goals in Boston U's Frozen 4 semifinal win over Penn State

NCAA Football

2025 NFL FLAG Championships: High School Girls Division - Championship

2025 NFL FLAG Championships: Boys 14U - Championship

Ole Miss freshman lineman Corey Adams killed in shooting

Napier believes QB Lagway, Florida poised for big season

Manning ready for first first season as Texas' starter