Coach Prime eager to show his way will work in Year 2 at Colorado

Deion Sanders knows what he is up against. It is not just whether Colorado wins. It is how they look doing it given the high profile of Coach Prime. Everything is under scrutiny. 

With Dylan Raiola at QB, Matt Rhule aims to fast-forward rebuild at Nebraska

The first step for Nebraska is to end its seven-year streak of missing bowl games.

Big Ten predictions: It will be Bucks and Ducks battling it out in 18-team league

The Big Ten jumps from 14 to 18 teams, and one of the newcomers could upend the pecking order atop the league.

What Netflix 'Untold: Sign Stealer' doesn't tell you about Michigan, Connor Stalions

While the documentary answers several questions about the scandal, there is still more than enough room for interpretation on a scandal that remains a hot-topic heading into the 2024 college football season.

Connor Stalions' NCAA interview part of Netflix doc 'Untold: Sign Stealer'

Michigan was served a notice of allegations by the NCAA on Sunday – so this scandal is still fresh in the news cycle. 

The Sporting News 134: Ranking every college football team for 2024

The 2024 college football season features 134 teams, and for at least for a few more days everybody is 0-0. 

SEC football predictions: Georgia, Texas on top of new 16-team set-up

The new 16-team, division-less, Nick Saban-less SEC will be a fascinating watch in 2024.

How Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech impacts ACC, 12-team CFP

The 2024 college football season is just a few hours old, but the chaos is already beginning. Bill Bender breaks down how Florida State's loss to Georgia Tech impacts the ACC and 12-team CFP.

How Big Ten, SEC strength of schedule imbalance will dictate 2024 CFP

With bloated conferences, two teams from the same league can have vastly different schedules.

How SEC will determine league championship game matchup if there are ties

The SEC has a six-step tiebreaker in place for the 2024 season to determine the SEC championship game matchup.

ACC predictions: Look for a familiar two atop a new look conference

Divisions are gone in the ACC, so the top two teams will be meeting for the title in Charlotte at the end of the season.

What does AI think about the upcoming college football season? We asked

Meta AI has a good handle on the best projected teams for 2024, and does not miss Nick Saban in any way.

Picks vs. the spread for Florida St.-Georgia Tech, SMU-Nevada Week 0 games

No. 10 Florida State and Georgia Tech open the 2024 college football season overseas on Saturday to kick off Week 0. 

What's new in college football for 2024? Here's your guide to a very new season

The Pac-12 is gone. So are conference divisions. And Nick Saban. There's also a 12-team playoff. Welcome to Year 1 of the latest iteration of college football.

'Untold: The Murder of Air McNair' sheds little new light on shocking death

"The Murder of Air McNair" is a tragic tale of the legacy of an NFL star and the pain that still remains from his shocking death.

​College football 2024: Preseason top 25 rankings, bowl projections, All-Americans and more

Sporting News has everything you need to know about the upcoming 2024 college football season.

Sporting News 2024 college football Preseason All-America team

The jumbo-sized Big Ten and SEC are well-represented on SN's 2024 Preseason All-America team.

The best unbeaten CFB champ since 2000? Check out our 12-team bracket

In honor of the coming 12-team College Football Playoff this season, Sporting News filled a bracket of unbeaten national champions since 2000 and had them battle it out.

College football updated polls: AP Top 25, Coaches Poll rankings released for 2024 season

College football rankings 2024: Georgia, Ohio State lead AP Preseason Top 25

The Bulldogs are No. 1 in the Associated Press Preseason Top 25 for the second straight season. Georgia was also voted No. 1 in the USA Today UFCA Coaches Poll last week. 

What to know about France's men's basketball roster ahead of Olympic final

Will France win the 2024 Summer Olympics men's basketball gold-medal game in Paris?

Everything you need to know about Serbia's Olympic basketball team

The Serbian roster features four players who currently play in the NBA.

What to know about Germany's men's basketball roster ahead of Olympic semi

Germany has a chance to clinch its first medal in men's basketball at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. 

Ranking all 108 U.S. men's basketball Olympians since the 1992 Dream Team

The dream 'Dream Team' is a sight to behold.

What you need to know about Brazil's 2024 Olympics men's basketball team

Get to know the USA men's basketball team's next opponent, Brazil, before they tip off in a quarterfinal game at 3 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

College football rankings 2024: Georgia, Ohio State, lead preseason Top 25 Coaches Poll

The Bulldogs received 46 first-place votes. Georgia finished 13-1 in 2023 but missed the College Football Playoff. The Bulldogs are 42-2 the last three seasons under Kirby Smart.

Breaking down Puerto Rico's roster ahead of Group game with Team USA

Puerto Rico upset the U.S. in their last Olympic meeting in 2004. Odds are, that will not happen again.

Randy Gradishar, star of Broncos' 'Orange Crush', finally gets his Hall of Fame moment

Randy Gradishar was the soul of the "Orange Crush" defense. 

Where Hall of Fame inductee Andre Johnson ranks in all-time catches, yards

Andre Johnson is making history for Houston. He will become the first Houston Texans player to be enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio, on Saturday.

Devin Hester becomes first returner inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hester joins Dwight Freeney, Randy Gradishar, Andre Johnson, Steve McMichael, Julius Peppers and Patrick Willis in this year's class.

Before Julius Peppers' Hall of Fame NFL career, he was a hoops player at UNC

Julius Peppers played two memorable basketball seasons at North Carolina before focusing solely on football.

Inside South Sudan's basketball team at 2024 Olympics

The quick rise of the South Sudan Basketball Federation, led by former NBA player Luol Deng, is one of the feel-good stories of this year's Olympics.

Bender: Oregon creates 'mighty different' Big Ten race with Ohio State, Michigan

Oregon is ready to bring its unique, brash style to the Big Ten. Will it work? Coach Dan Lanning explains why he — and transfer QB Dillon Gabriel — is ready for the challenge.

Why Jesse Owens is Sporting News' choice as greatest U.S. Summer Olympics athlete

Jesse Owens' four-gold-medal performance in 1936 in Berlin was iconic. For him to do what he did at that time, in that country, on that world stage, has rightly stood the test of time.

Bender: Lincoln Riley, DeShaun Foster make two very different first impressions

USC and UCLA were two of the biggest brands in the Pac-12, but now they're starting new chapters in the Big 10. Their respective coaches, Lincoln Riley and DeShaun Foster, set the tone for their new journeys on Wednesday — just in very different ways.

Ryan Day, Ohio State enter 2024 season with one goal - win every game

Ohio State knows it must be Michigan and win the national championship for the season to be a success. We're not sure which takes on more importance.

The 33 greatest United States summer Olympians

Meet the 33 athletes Sporting News has determined to be America's finest in the history of the Summer Games.

Big Ten commish Tony Petitti says league not focused on expansion 'right now'

Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti did not take the bait when the expected question of realignment or expansion came his way. 

Georgia's Kirby Smart is now the must-see man at SEC Media Days

Kirby Smart takes over for Nick Saban as the man whose opinions matter most in the SEC. He gave his thoughts on his players getting fined by the Georgia collective and more on Tuesday.

EA Sports College Football 25 player rankings

No player earned a 99 overall ranking, but Johnson, Sanders and more college stars fill the top 100 for the upcoming video game.

Brett Yormark pushes Big 12 forward, but lack of elite programs tough to hide

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark made an interesting declaration about the college football hierarchy. 

Texas QB Arch Manning opts in to 'EA Sports College Football 25'

Texas backup quarterback Arch Manning, after initially declining to be in the highly anticipated video game, announced in a rare tweet Tuesday he will indeed be in.

Georgia football signs 6-foot-11 former hoops prospect Jahzare Jackson

Jahzare Jackson played for Overtime Elite in Atlanta, but is now trying his hand at college football.

Deion among four things to watch at new-look Big 12 Media Days in Vegas

The new 16-team Big 12 will be in Las Vegas this week, and Colorado coach Deion Sanders and Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark are sure to make headlines.

Doak Walker Award winner Ollie Gordon II arrested for DUI in Oklahoma

Oklahoma State's star running back was driving 82 mph in a 65 mph zone and had open containers of alcohol in his vehicle.

College football predictions for 2024 bowl games, 12-team playoff

It's never too early to look forward to an expanded college football postseason.

Predicting the 12-team College Football Playoff for 2024

The first-ever 12-team field could feature some tasty rematches from the SEC and Big Ten.

When did your city win its last pro sports championship?

When did your city wins its last pro sports championship in the MLB, NBA, NFL or NHL?

Ohio WR Preston Bowman gets Michigan offer as he rises up recruiting ranks

Rising senior Preston Bowman is doing everything he can to raise his profile as he pursues his ultimate goal -- an NFL career.

History doc on Jesse Owens portrays racism he endured, triumphs in Berlin

"Triumph: Jesse Owens and the Berlin Olympics" premieres Wednesday night on History and portrays the complete story before, during and after Owens won four gold medals in 1936.

What CFB traditions are safe? Red River, Egg Bowl, Army-Navy changing in 2024

In the brave new college football world, no tradition is safe. 

Ranking SEC football schedules, from Florida (hardest) to Missouri (easiest)

The SEC is entering an exciting new chapter for the 2024 college football season. 

Ranking the Big Ten schedules: Michigan has the most difficult in 2024

Michigan first-year coach Sherrone Moore will have a difficult baptism with the reigning national champions.

Leaving Caitlin Clark off the Olympic Team is a mistake that didn't need to happen

Leaving Caitlin Clark off the 2024 US Olympic roster was a huge mistake, and the reasons mostly extend beyond basketball. SN's Bill Bender explains.

Boom or bust: Seven college football teams analysts can't agree on

Several of the preseason Top 25 rankings are out for the upcoming college football season, and there are some teams that are all over the map.

Comparing the possible exits of Dan Hurley and Jim Harbaugh to the pro ranks

Will college football and men's basketball lose their national champion coaches to the pros in the same year? 

College football 2024-25 bowl schedule: Dates, times, TV for every bowl game, 12-team playoff

Composite college football top 25: Georgia, Ohio State, Texas are consensus top teams

There is consensus at the top, but teams such as Florida State and LSU are polarizing.

Georgia, Ohio State lead Sporting News post-spring Top 25 for 2024

A total of 15 teams in our Preseason Top 25 are from the SEC and Big Ten, including eight top-10 teams. How will tougher conference schedules impact those schools' playoff chances?

Why Caitlin Clark is a no-brainer for Team USA women's Olympic roster

Team USA women's basketball roster has not been finalized for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris – which start on July 26 –  but we can answer one question right now. Caitlin Clark should be on the team.

USC was right to try to drop LSU, and the Notre Dame series should be reconsidered

USC is bookending its first season in the Big Ten with a pair of ranked non-conference games. Is this smart?

A college football Super League is on the way - Here's one possible version

The forces behind a Super League will be TV contracts and total revenue. But our formula includes on-field and classroom performance as well.

Remembering Bill Walton's time as sixth man with Celtics

Bill Walton was a big piece of the third NBA title during the Celtics' Larry Bird era.

Notre Dame vs. Maryland: NCAA men's lacrosse championship TV, schedule and prediction

The Fighting Irish and Terrapins are squaring off in a battle of blue-blood lacrosse programs. Sporting News breaks down what to expect in the NCAA's national championship game.

Who is Izzy Scane? Meet Northwestern star dubbed 'Caitlin Clark of women's lacrosse'

Iowa women's basketball star Caitlin Clark wasn't the only Big Ten star to break an all-time scoring record in her sport this season. 

Meet Liam Entenmann, Notre Dame's goalie spearheading lacrosse repeat

No. 1 Notre Dame aims to repeat as the NCAA men's lacrosse national champions this weekend, and goalie Liam Entenmann will be a huge piece of that bid for a repeat. 

House vs. NCAA: What's next for college athletics after settlement?

The House vs. NCAA case will change college sports as we know it, but the timetable and to what extent are major question marks moving forward.

Ranking college football's top 25 quarterbacks in 2024

Seven quarterbacks return from last year's preseason list, including this year's No. 1 in Carson Beck.

Notre Dame headlines loaded Final Four field for men's lacrosse

The NCAA men's lacrosse final four features the last three national champions. 

Northwestern, Izzy Scane shoot for repeat at women's lacrosse Final Four

The NCAA Women's Lacrosse Final Four is a familiar field, with three returning teams from last season. 

NCAA men's lacrosse tournament bracket 2024: Schedule and more

Everything you need to know to watch the NCAA men's lacrosse tournament in 2024.

NFL declares war on College Football Playoff with scheduling decisions

The NFL is putting Chiefs-Texans and Ravens-Steelers head-to-head against the first round of the 12-team College Football Playoff. There is nothing subtle about the NFL's attitude toward the CFP.

Ranking the best and worst prime-time games in 2024

The NFL season starts with a bang with a rematch of last year's AFC championship game, but not every game under the lights promises to bring as much excitement. SN's Bill Bender ranks the best and worst prime-time games in 2024.

Breaking down the Packers schedule for 2024

The Packers look to build on last year's surprisingly successful season with Jordan Love.

Breaking down the Vikings 2024 NFL schedule

Minnesota is looking to get back in the playoff picture with a rookie QB and revamped defense. Check out their path to a potential postseason berth.

Breaking down the Browns' 2024 schedule

Cleveland has arguably the toughest schedule in the NFL in 2024. Check out what makes it so difficult ahead of a make-or-break season for Deshaun Watson.

Breaking down the Steelers' 2024 schedule

Armed with two new QBs and one of the league's best draft classes, Pittsburgh looks to get back on top of the AFC North.

How NFL, NBC, Fox plan to go head-to-head with College Football Playoff

The College Football Playoff will begin its 12-team format this season with an opening weekend in December. The NFL has announced it will put at least one game up against the CFP.

Ranking college football coaches 1-134 for 2024 season

Georgia's Kirby Smart is a worthy successor to Nick Saban at No. 1.

Top 25 college football coaches: Kirby Smart is an easy No. 1, but who is No. 2?

Kirby Smart and Georgia are 42-2 the last three seasons.

Could NFL players play in the NBA? Here's 30 we'd like to see try

Austin Rivers says NFL players can't play in the NBA. Here's some we'd like to see give it a try.

The Coach Prime Cycle is just getting started for Year 2 with the Buffaloes

Drama is part of the Coach Prime experience, which is following a familiar pattern in Year 2. Sporting News walks through that five-step process to see if anything will change this time around. 

Top 12 programs from the 10-year, four-team College Football Playoff era

Who are the dozen schools that have dominated the CFP era? The same ones who will start off the 12-team era in a good spot. 

Ranking the quarterbacks for the 2025 NFL Draft, starting with Shedeur Sanders

The top of the quarterbacks class for next year could have plenty of hype with Colorado's Shedeur Sanders and Texas' Quinn Ewers.

NFL Draft prospects 2025: Big board of top 50 players overall, position rankings for next year

​NFL Draft winners & losers 2024: Vikings load up, Cowboys lag behind

A look at the biggest winners and losers from the 2024 NFL Draft.

NFL Draft picks by college 2024: Michigan edges Texas for most picks

SN is keeping track of which colleges are leading the way in picks at the 2024 NFL Draft.

Day 2 NFL Draft winners & losers: Commanders impress, Cowboys leave questions

A look at the winners and losers from Day 2 of the 2024 NFL Draft

Michigan players drafted 2024: Full list of NFL Draft picks from Wolverines, including J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum

A look at every Michigan selection in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Full list of NFL Draft picks from Crimson Tide in Nick Saban's final draft class

Nick Saban has produced some legendary draft classes while coaching Alabama. He officially closed the book on legacy with one more strong group in 2024.

Will Michigan break Georgia's record for most players drafted in an NFL Draft in 2024?

Georgia holds the record for most players picked in an NFL Draft, but Michigan has a real chance to break that in 2024. Bill Bender breaks down how it could happen.

NFL Draft winners & losers: Bears nail picks, Falcons take unnecessary risk in Round 1

A look at the winners and losers from the first round of the 2024 NFL Draft.

How USC receiver Brenden Rice compares to his famous father

The 2024 NFL Draft is full of notable father-son connections, but only one involves arguably the greatest football player of all-time.

History of Alabama's first-round draft picks under Nick Saban

Nick Saban will join ABC's NFL Draft broadcast team, but the legendary Alabama coach is still expected to add to the eye-popping collection of first-round picks who played under him. SN's Bill Bender looks back at all of Saban's first-rounders.

All-time NFL quarterback draft: Ranking the best QBs taken with picks 1-32, from Peyton Manning to Lamar Jackson

A quarterback has been selected in 27 of the first 32 draft slots throughout the NFL's history. The Sporting News ranked the best picks ever, from Peyton Manning at No. 1 down to Lamar Jackson at No. 32 overall.

How have USC QBs drafted in the first round fared in the NFL?

Caleb Williams will make the sixth USC quarterback to be picked in the first round of the Super Bowl era. How have his predecessors made out?

Is Ladd McConkey related to Phil McConkey? Georgia WR shares to similarities to former Giants Super Bowl champ

Who's the best WR in loaded 2024 NFL Draft class?

The WR class in the 2024 NFL Draft is one of the strongest ever, and it starts at the top with three blue-chip prospects. SN's Bill Bender breaks down whether Marvin Harrison Jr., Rome Odunze, or Malik Nabers stands out above the rest.

J.J. McCarthy NFL Draft scouting report: Why Michigan QB is drawing Jim Harbaugh comparisons

J.J. McCarthy is one of the most polarizing players in the 2024 NFL Draft. SN breaks down what to expect from the Michigan QB in the NFL.

Bo Nix Scouting Report: What QB says about Drew Brees comparisons

Quarterbacks are all the rage in the 2024 NFL Draft, but will Bo Nix join the first-round party? We break down the Oregon QBs first-round outlook and talk to him about his Drew Brees comparisons.

Explaining J.J. McCarthy's meteoric rise up NFL Draft boards

J.J. McCarthy has rocketed up 2024 NFL Draft boards. SN's Bill Bender asks draft analysts Mel Kiper Jr. and Daniel Jeremiah why the Michigan QB is suddenly viewed as a top-five commodity.

8 safest picks in the 2024 NFL Draft, from Marvin Harrison Jr. to Brock Bowers

The safest picks in the NFL Draft don't always go at the top. SN's Bill Bencer breaks down the eight players who are as close to "sure things" as possible in 2024.

Michigan to give first look at post-Harbaugh, McCarthy era at spring game

Michigan has had closed practices all spring, so media and fans will get their first glimpse at the new-look defending national champions.

Michigan-only NFL mock draft 2024: Projecting where J.J. McCarthy & more Wolverines will be drafted

Michigan was the king of college football last year, so it only makes sense it will reign supreme at the 2024 NFL Draft. Bill Bender projects where Michigan's key contributors, including J.J. McCarthy, Blake Corum, and Roman Wilson, will be drafted.

Big 12 QB rankings: League gets jolt with influx of top Pac-12 quarterbacks

The top three in our rankings are from the Pac-12's 'Corner Four' schools.

Big Ten QB rankings: New faces will take over expanded 18-team league

Of the top six projected QBs in the Big Ten, only one has more than one start at his current school.

Ohio State QB competition not settled at spring game, but it appears there is a leader

Ohio State coach Ryan Day wasn't ready to name a starting quarterback Saturday, but the competition appears to be down to Will Howard vs. Devin Brown.

Jalen Milroe to get first taste of Kalen DeBoer's offense at Alabama spring game

Kalen DeBoer's offense made Michael Penix a star at Washington. Now, Jalen Milroe will get his chance to operate in it.

Ohio State spring game to showcase star transfers, QB race on Saturday

The spring game will offer a chance look at transfers Will Howard, Caleb Downs and Quinshon Judkins, the offense under new offensive coordinator Chip Kelly and a talented freshman class. 

SEC quarterback rankings for 2024: Texas, Georgia, Alabama lead the way

Two quarterbacks who led their team to the College Football Playoff return, plus a third who directed an undefeated SEC season.

Jordan Faison's rise to two-sport stardom in lacrosse, football at Notre Dame

Freshman Jordan Faison was MVP of the Sun Bowl and is the third-leading scorer on Notre Dame's top-ranked lacrosse team. Here's how the two-sport star is balancing a busy spring.

Winners and losers from UConn's romp to a second straight national title

The Huskies (37-3) are the first back-to-back national champion since 2006-07, and the program now has six national championships. The Boilermakers (34-5) fell short in their first Final Four run since 1980. 

How Dawn Staley and South Carolina shut down Caitlin Clark

Staley led the Gamecocks to their third national championship with some expected coaching moves – and some others that worked out. 

Why Caitlin Clark doesn't need title to enter GOAT debate

The Iowa superstar fell just short of a title for the second consecutive season. But as she heads to the WNBA, she unquestionably should be considered alongside the best to play women's college basketball.

Lisa Leslie believes Caitlin Clark '100 percent' should be on Team USA

Iowa superstar Caitlin Clark is on the 14-player training camp roster for the Team USA women's basketball team. Only 12 will compete in the Paris Olympics in late July.

Against the spread pick for UConn-Purdue national title game

Who will win the national championship matchup between UConn and Purdue?

Caitlin Clark's last college game offers another chance to enjoy the experience

Clark does not believe fans will remember the point total. She hopes the next generation remembers those moments when she signed autographs alongside teammates before and after games.  

Caitlin Clark, Zach Edey have chance to finally bring a title back to the Big Ten

The Big Ten has been waiting for a men's basketball championship since 2000. The women's drought is one year longer. Zach Edey and Caitlin Clark have a chance to end the waiting.

Iowa's classic 71-69 win over UConn comes with controversy and excellence

A game that should be celebrated ended in controversy, one that took away from an instant classic.

Against the spread prediction of Iowa vs. South Carolina championship game

A rematch of last year's classic Iowa upset of South Carolina is on tap for Sunday afternoon.

UConn an underdog? Huskies in unfamiliar role in 2024 Women's Final Four

UConn is the dominant program in women's basketball, but they enter the Final Four as an underdog to Iowa and South Carolina.

The many nicknames of Indiana State's Robbie Avila, ranked from Cream Abdul-Jabbar to Larry Nerd

Against the spread picks for UConn-Iowa, South Carolina-NC State women's Final Four

The Women's Final Four is set. Will South Carolina and Iowa play for a national title?

Caitlin Clark's logo 3 show KOs LSU and lands Iowa back in the Final Four

On her way to 41 points, there was nothing LSU could do about Clark. And everybody could see that. 

NC State scripting a Cinderella sequel to Jim Valvano's 1983 title run

NC State beat Duke in the South Region final, which continued a modern-day Jim Valvano-like Cinderella story for the present-day generation. Yes, that word still stands.

Against the spread picks for UConn-Alabama, Purdue-NC State in the Final Four

Which two teams will advance to Monday's national championship game? A closer look.

Against the spread picks for all four women's Elite Eight matchups

Expert picks for the Women's Elite Eight matchups. Will a No. 3 seed upset a No. 1?

Iowa vs. LSU odds, lines, predictions for 2024 Elite Eight women's matchup 

There will be a rematch of last season's national title game with a Final Four berth on the line Monday night when Caitlin Clark and Iowa face Angel Reese and LSU in Albany.

Against the spread predictions for all four Elite Eight games

The Sweet 16 finally saw a No. 1 and No. 2 go down. Will there be more upsets one step from the Final Four?

Predictions for all eight of the women's NCAA Sweet 16 matchups

Picks for the Women's Sweet 16 matchups, including the UCLA-LSU thriller.

UConn, San Diego State set for rare national championship rematch in NCAAs

UConn-San Diego State marks the fourth rematch of the previous year's national championship game in the NCAA tournament.

Against the spread picks for all eight men's Sweet 16 games

Will the Big East domination continue in the Sweet 16? SN gives its pick for the third round of March Madness.

The ACC makes a Sweet statement with four teams still rolling in NCAAs

The ACC projected to have two teams reach the Sweet 16 prior to the tournament, but upstarts Clemson and NC State will be joining Duke and North Carolina in the regional semifinals next weekend.

Inside Matt Painter and Purdue's record in March Madness

Here's a closer look at Purdue's NCAA Tournament history under Matt Painter.

Against the spread picks for all eight NCAA Tournament games on Sunday

Yale, James Madison and Grand Canyon will try to make the Sweet 16 on Sunday. Which one did we pick?

Lisa Leslie says she's 'passing the torch' in State Farm ad with Caitlin Clark

Lisa Leslie is the voice behind the "Covering Greatness" ad featuring Caitlin Clark.

Against the spread picks for all 8 of Saturday's NCAA Tournament games

Four double-digit seeds will be looking to make the Sweet 16 on Saturday.

Greg Sankey feeling some NCAA tourney karma after SEC slow out of the gate

The SEC commissioner talked about changing the format of the NCAA tournament to have more power teams and fewer automatic qualifiers. Then two of his best teams lost to Oakland and Yale.

Picks against the spread for all 16 of Friday's NCAA men's tournament games

More than 12 hours of March Madness is on tap for Day 2 of the 2024 NCAA Tournament. Here is a complete guide to betting on all 16 games Friday, including out our expert picks against the spread.

Which No. 10 seeds are most dangerous? Breaking down the matchups

There are two First Four matchups in Dayton, but the upsets may come in the other regions.

In the 6-11 matchups in the first round, one stands out as a true coin flip

Don’t be surprised if the 6-11 matchups in the 2024 Men’s Basketball Tournament are the most-popular double-digit upset picks in brackets this year. 

Which No. 12 seed is in the best position to pull off an upset in the first round?

Everybody loves to pick a 5-12 upset on their bracket, and the 2024 NCAA Tournament presents multiple opportunities to make that happen.

Which team has the best chance to be the lucky No. 13 seed and pull off an upset?

The four No. 13 seeds in this year's tournament are intriguing options, but three of those teams are double-digit underdogs heading into first-round action.

March Madness bracket busters 2024: The best sleeper picks, upset predictions for NCAA Tournament

James Madison and McNeese are among the teams that could bust your 2024 March Madness bracket. Who else is worth watching?

Bill Bender's expert bracket for 2024 NCAA Tournament

If there has been a team built to repeat like Florida did in 2006-07, then it’s this UConn team. 

Picks against the spread for all 16 NCAA Tourney games for Thursday, March 21

The madness truly begins with 16 tip-offs on Thursday, with four games having a spread of two games or less.

Dawn Staley named Sporting News Women's College Basketball Coach of the Year

Dawn Staley enters the tournament on the verge of entering her South Carolina joining other legendary undefeated teams.

Caitlin Clark named Sporting News Women's College Basketball Player of the Year

The scoring, the passing, the records, the cross-over appeal. Add it all up, and Iowa's Caitlin Clark is an easy choice for SN's Player of the Year.

How do March Madness squares work? Here are rules and tips for alternative grid NCAA bracket game

Is your bracket busted? March Madness squares are a unique alternative game to follow NCAA Tournament games and win some money along the way. Here's a guide to the rules, tips and a printable squares grid. 

March Madness bracket tracker: Updated automatic bids for 2024 NCAA Tournament

Keep track of every automatic bid to the 2024 March Madness bracket, updated with results from men's basketball conference championships.

Final Selection Sunday bracket projection: Bid thieves NC State, Oregon heighten tension

After Saturday, anything is possible. UConn likely will be the No. 1 overall seed.

Projecting the Women's bracket: South Carolina, Iowa remain top two seeds

South Carolina (32-0) will be the No. 1 overall seed under coach Dawn Staley. Iowa – led by Caitlin Clark – will also be a No. 1 seed.

Latest projections for NCAA Tournament as Selection Sunday approaches

There is still plenty of jockeying for the final at-large bids as Selection Sunday approaches.

Women's March Madness bracket tracker: Updated list of automatic bids to 2024 NCAA Tournament

Keep track of the automatic bids for the 2024 Women's March Madness bracket, updated live with results from conference tournaments.

How to pick your bracket: Deep dive on history of seeds advancing through NCAAs

Thirty-eight of the 76 championship game participants since 1985 have been No. 1 seeds. That means a No. 1 seed has made it to the final game 50 percent of the time. 

The Kentucky conundrum: Will elite offense hide suspect defense in NCAAs?

A defensive statistical trend that dates back to all but one national champion since 2002 might hold the high-scoring Wildcats back in the postseason. 

Latest NCAA bracket projection has some interesting bubble teams to watch

The conference tournaments this week will sort out the final coveted slots in the Field of 68.

Can Villanova play its way off the bubble and into the Big Dance?

Villanova, winners of two of the last seven NCAA Tournaments, is trying to return to earn a bid in coach Kyle Neptune's second season.

Rick Pitino, St. John's face big bubble test vs. Seton Hall in quest for NCAA bid

St. John's (19-12, 11-9) is on a five-game winning streak heading into the Big East tournament, but they are among a crowd of Big East teams on the bubble that includes Seton Hall, Providence and Villanova. 

Nine coaches to keep an eye on as Louisville looks to replace Kenny Payne

Louisville alum Kenny Payne could not get the Cardinals pointed in the right direction. The vacancy will attract an assortment of names, and the opportunity to rebuild in the ACC. 

Women's bracket projections: South Carolina overall No. 1; Iowa jumps to No. 1 line

We will break down the NCAA women's basketball tournament field every day ahead of Selection Sunday. A look at the latest Field of 68.

Can Robbie Avila, Indiana State make NCAA Tournament as an at-large?

The Sycamores and their charismatic star are squarely on the bubble as they await Selection Sunday.

Latest bracket projections: Tennessee on the No. 1 line, St. John's back in field

The race for the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA men’s basketball tournament is compelling. UConn, Purdue and Houston all have a case for that spot.

Latest bracket projections: Iowa on the No. 1 line, scramble for final No. 1 seed

The race for the No. 1 overall seed in the 2024 NCAA women's basketball tournament is a foregone conclusion, but whether Iowa can get on the No. 1 line is up for debate.

How Dartmouth basketball could shape revenue sharing debate in NCAA

The Dartmouth men's basketball team formed the first union in NCAA sports on Tuesday – a decision the Big Green confirmed with a 13-2 vote that marks the next momentous shift in college athletics.

NCAA expected to approve coach-to-player helmet communication for 2024

Coaches you used helmet communication in bowl games generally approved, but what they really liked was having sideline tablets available.

Women's bracket projections: Caitlin Clark, Iowa fight to get back on No. 1 line

The final weekend of the regular season will see some jockeying for position near the top of the women's bracket.

March Madness bracket predictions 3.0: UConn No. 1 overall; St. John's joins bubble

The race for the fourth No. 1 seed now includes multiple SEC teams.

Projecting the starting QB for all 32 NFL teams in 2024

The quarterback carousel figures to be in full swing this offseason, with several high-profile rookies and big-name veterans taking over for new teams. SN's Bill Bender projects who's going where and what the starting QB landscape will look like in Week 1 of the 2024 season.

Expanding the CFP to 14 before seeing a 12-team format is a mistake

The fact the 14-team idea is being floated out there publicly confirms that the long-awaited 12-team playoff may only last two years.

Ohio State climbs in updated way-too-early college football Top 25 for 2024

Sporting News published its Top 25 for 2024 on Jan. 9. Since then, four of the top 11 teams listed have changed head coaches.

Women's March Madness bracket projection for Field of 68 for 2024 NCAAs

Will South Carolina and Iowa have an epic rematch in the 2024 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament? 

Bracket projection 2.0: Will Gonzaga, Florida Atlantic fall inside the cut line?

NCAA staple Gonzaga and 2023 Final Four entrant Florida Atlantic are on the right side of the bubble for now.

Tracking every FBS coaching change for 2023

Which schools have made coaching changes during and after the 2023 season?

Who will be the next Ohio State basketball coach? Nine names to keep an eye on

This still is an attractive job with the right coach. The Buckeyes won five Big Ten championships from 2006-12.

March Madness bracket predictions: There's a battle for the fourth No. 1 seed

North Carolina and Arizona are fighting for the last No. 1 seed in the 2024 NCAA men's basketball tournament. 

How many Super Bowls has Patrick Mahomes won? Chiefs QB moving up the all-time list

Patrick Mahomes has already accomplished a lot in his younger career, and he's quickly moving up the all-time list of most Super Bowl wins for a QB.

Super Bowl 2024 winners and losers: Patrick Mahomes, Andy Reid confirm Chiefs are in their dynasty era

The Chiefs are officially a dynasty. Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid all cemented their legacies with a third Super Bowl title in five years while Kyle Shanahan's 49ers wilted on the big stage again.

Sporting News panel reveals where Patrick Mahomes ranks among all-time QBs

Patrick Mahomes latest Super Bowl heroics have him among the all-time greats of the game.

Where Chiefs fit in NFL dynasty rankings with another Super Bowl win

The Chiefs enter "dynasty" territory with a third Super Bowl win in the past five years. SN's Bill Bender looks at where the Chiefs' run ranks among the best stretches in NFL history.

How do Super Bowl squares work? Here are rules, best numbers & tips to win your 2024 grid

How good was Joe Montana? Don't leave 'Joe Cool' out of the GOAT debate

Patrick Mahomes vs. Tom Brady is a hot topic in NFL circles, but another QB with ties to both of this year's Super Bowl teams shouldn't be left out of the GOAT debate. SN's Bill Bender breaks down the greatness of Joe Montana.

Revisiting Broncos' Super Bowls with Mike Shanahan & Ed McCaffrey as sons prepare for Super Bowl 58

Kyle Shanahan and Christian McCaffrey are preparing for Super Bowl 58, much like their dads did more than 25 years ago. SN's Bill Bender breaks down the family connection between these coaches and players.

Can Travis Kelce make history as the first tight end to win Super Bowl MVP?

It's been the "Year of Kelce," but can the Chiefs' star make history as the first tight end to win Super Bowl MVP? SN's Bill Bender breaks down his odds.

M&M's Super Bowl commercial 2024: Inside the 'Almost Champions' ad with Dan Marino, Terrell Owens, Bruce Smith

Ranking UCLA's best candidates to replace Chip Kelly from P.J. Fleck to Eric Bieniemy

What kind of candidates will the UCLA job attract? That is an interesting question.

In Our Football Era: How Taylor Swift changed my father-daughter NFL experience

Taylor Swift has taken over the NFL, and while some complain about her oversized presence at Chiefs games, others, like SN's Bill Bender and his daughter, can't get enough of the pop star.

Super Bowl rosters by college: SEC, Big Ten lead the way for Chiefs, 49ers

Oklahoma has the most players in the Super Bowl for the second straight season.

Chiefs vs. 49ers Super Bowl 58 prediction

The Chiefs and the 49ers are set to meet in an epic clash in Super Bowl 58. Bill Bender breaks down his pick for the big game.

Ohio State transfer stars discuss NIL, national championship shot

Will Howard, Quinshon Judkins and Caleb Downs are all headed to Ohio State next year, and as a result, the Buckeyes should be in the national title mix.

Ranking a loaded group of Senior Bowl QBs, which include Michael Penix, Bo Nix

This year's quarterback class is more intriguing than usual. Michael Penix and Bo Nix both finished in the top three of the Heisman voting.

Dan Campbell's fourth-down calls ignored the momentum that came with them

Dan Campbell was the reason were so close to their first Super Bowl appearance. You can also argue he's the reason they didn't reach the big game.

Patrick Mahomes Super Bowl record: How Chiefs QB compares to Tom Brady, other legends with fourth trip by age 28

Patrick Mahomes at age 28 is already miles ahead of Tom Brady's historic pace of playoff success. Here's a look inside the Chiefs QB's Super Bowl stats compared to the GOAT and other legends before him.

Patrick Mahomes vs. Lamar Jackson: Who has the edge?

When Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs meet Lamar Jackson and the Ravens, it will likely be a battle of this year's and last year's MVPs. The Sporting News' Bill Bender breaks down which elite signal-caller has the edge in the fight for AFC supremacy.

Sherrone Moore takes over at Michigan, and he will face challenges in 2024

Michigan is losing a significant number of players to the NFL Draft, including its QB, and rival Ohio State is on the rise.

Picks, predictions for conference championship games

The Sporting News' Bill Bender makes his picks for the conference championship matchups between the Chiefs and Ravens and Lions and 49ers.

Snoop Dogg's 'The Underdoggs' inspires from tales of his youth football league

"The Underdoggs" was inspired by real-life stories from the Snoop Youth Football League, which Snoop Dogg founded in the Los Angeles-area in 2005.

What to expect in Jim Harbaugh's NFL return

With his mission complete at Michigan, Jim Harbaugh is back in the NFL, this time with the Chargers. The Sporting News' Bill Bender breaks down what fans can expect to see from Harbaugh in his second tour on NFL sidelines.

Jim Harbaugh replacements: Michigan's list will start with Sherrone Moore, Lance Leipold

The Jim Harbaugh experience at Michigan has come to an end. 

Jim Harbaugh will try to join exclusive club of coaches winning national titles, Super Bowls

Harbaugh is joining the Chargers. Could he join the likes of Jimmy Johnson and Barry Switzer as national championship-winning head coaches to hoist the Lombardi Trophy, as well?