USC WR Makai Lemon selected by Philadelphia Eagles with pick No. 20 in 2026 NFL Draft
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Philadelphia Eagles selected USC receiver Makai Lemon…
College baseball week in review: Georgia takes SEC lead with sweep in Starkville
Georgia raced out to a 15-3 record in the first four weeks of the season against a schedule…
NFL mock draft 2026: Picks based on intel from coaches, scouts, agents
This is my sixth annual NFL mock draft based on intel I’ve gathered from coaching, scouting and agent…
Mikayla Blakes Surpasses Caitlin Clark for Most Points in First Two College Seasons
Caitlin Clark is set to begin her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in 2026. The point…
Is college football in long-term danger? Will undrafted players sue to return? Mandel’s Mailbag
This week’s mailbag mostly returned to being a college football column, but I couldn’t help squeezing in one…
Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Clemson falls in OT after controversial call
The second day of the tournament is underway for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Few upsets so far as…
College football’s most impactful re-signings for 2026 season
The modern era of college football is so often focused on player acquisition — who changed teams, which…
Recruiting revisited: Re-ranking the top players by position in the 2024 cycle
The members of the Class of 2024 have been on campus for two seasons. Some will take more…
Matt Leinart vows to never unretire No. 11 USC jersey number
High schoolers hoping to play for USC with No. 11 on their uniform need to find a new…
Can the Big Ten build a better basketball schedule? Its coast-to-coast conundrum remains
CHICAGO — From the moment Brad Taylor emails the Big Ten’s men’s basketball coaches the upcoming season’s schedule,…