Sen. Maria Cantwell of Washington has cautioned Big Ten presidents that a shift into private equity could lead to challenges for the universities. She urged them to proceed with caution in a letter sent Friday, Oct. 10. Multiple reports indicate that the Big Ten may be negotiating to sell a stake in its athletic revenue stream to private investors, targeting ...
AI-assisted summary The Philadelphia Eagles lost to the New York Giants 34-17, marking their second loss in five days. Players suggested the team’s offensive play-calling has become predictable to opponents. The Eagles’ defense was hampered by injuries and had difficulty stopping the Giants’ rookie quarterback and running back. EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Saquon Barkley ripped off his longest run of ...
Week 7 is upon us, college football fans, and the Saturday slate is promising indeed. The action centers as it often does around the Big Ten and the SEC, with both of those high-powered conferences featuring a pair of ranked matchups. Both leagues also have contests that could result in upsets. Our viewers’ guide will also highlight a couple of ...
University of California-Berkeley made former NFL coach Ron Rivera one of the highest-paid general managers in college football when it hired him last March, according to new compensation information released by school officials to USA TODAY Sports. Rivera is set to earn $800,000 per year and will be eligible for up to $800,000 in additional performance-based incentives as Cal football’s ...
AI-assisted summary Arizona State quarterback Sam Leavitt is doubtful for the team’s upcoming game against Utah. Coach Kenny Dillingham stated it would be a ‘mini miracle’ if Leavitt plays due to an ongoing, undisclosed injury. Veteran quarterback Jeff Sims is expected to start in Leavitt’s place. Arizona State football will be without the services of starting quarterback Sam Leavitt for ...
Lionel Messi’s status for Argentina’s friendly against Venezuela in Miami on Friday, Oct. 10 is still to be determined. It’s unclear if he will be a starter, substitute or spectator at the match inside Hard Rock Stadium. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said a decision would be made after the defending World Cup champions held a practice session Thursday, Oct. 9. ...
If the 2025 NFL offseason didn’t have enough player movement for you, don’t worry. The NFL trade deadline is less than a month away. Until Nov. 4, franchises across the league can make adjustments to their rosters via trade. We’ve already seen multiple moves since the start of the regular season. The Jacksonville Jaguars sent running back Tank Bigsby to the Philadelphia ...
The WNBA MVP was by joined by Minnesota Lynx forward Napheesa Collier as unanimous first-team picks. The pair were joined on the team by Phoenix Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray and Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell. Wilson and Collier, the runner-up for the WNBA MVP, were named to the All-WNBA first-team on all 72 ballots in ...
The face behind one of the biggest Cinderella teams in NCAA men’s basketball tournament history is no longer with us. Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, longtime team chaplain for Loyola-Chicago, died on Oct. 9, the university announced. She was 106 years old. The Catholic nun was thrust into the national spotlight as the Ramblers staged an improbable run to the Final ...
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – A near-nightmare situation for the New York Giants unfolded on MetLife Stadium’s much-maligned turf Thursday night against the Philadelphia Eagles. Rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart, making his third professional start, stayed down after taking a sack from Eagles defensive lineman Patrick Johnson late in the third quarter and with the Giants leading 27-17. Dart remained on the ...