College Football Playoff takeaways: Oregon secures top spot, but let seeding debates begin
By Ralph D. Russo, Matt Baker, Justin Williams, Joe Rexrode and Sam Khan Jr. The first 12-team College Football Playoff field will be revealed on Sunday, but a lot was…
What the Bill Belichick-UNC situation reveals about how college coaching searches work
College football coaching searches don’t operate like most normal hiring processes, because college athletics isn’t a normal industry. The athletic director typically makes the hiring decision, but a school board…
Lindsey Vonn, at 40, returns to competitive skiing with two downhill races
Nearly six years after her retirement, American alpine skiing legend Lindsey Vonn returned to competition Saturday in a pair of downhill races in Copper Mountain, Colo. The 40-year-old Vonn finished…
Bettor places largest NFL wager of the year: $3.1 million on the Eagles-Panthers game
The NFL is king when it comes to sports betting, and one bettor in Kentucky has put a lot of faith in Jalen Hurts, Saquon Barkley and the Philadelphia Eagles…
Russini’s what I’m hearing: Cousins’ past and future, Belichick’s interest in college is real
Here we go — it’s December, Christmas is less than three weeks away, the regular season is winding down, and the playoff race is heating up. My apologies, I’m not…
What to expect next from the Golden State Valkyries after WNBA expansion draft
The Golden State Valkyries have taken their first steps toward building a roster for their inaugural season in 2025, and Friday’s expansion draft suggests there will be significantly more turnover…
The end of Ferrari’s ‘C²’: Leclerc and Sainz’s genuine F1 partnership faces its sunset in Abu Dhabi
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz sat in the back of a car chatting en route to Bahrain International Circuit. A buzz was in the air as Formula One prepared for…
For Boise State, an original giant killer, winning a CFP game would be signature feat
BOISE, Idaho — Merle and Ruth Baptiste have been Boise State season-ticket holders since 1974, when the Broncos were still competing in Division II. They were there when the program…
Remembering Kath Phipps: ‘She treated everyone at Man United like royalty. She was royalty herself’
One by one, they arrived at her house to sit by her bedside, hold her hand and chat about the good times. David Beckham, flying in from the U.S., was…
2024 College Football Playoff guide: What to know about the new 12-team format, at-large bids
The 12-team College Football Playoff era has officially begun, and with it, a host of details with which fans will need to familiarize themselves. Here are answers to some frequently…