It’s early August, which means it’s time to get ready for college football! It’s also time for preseason bowl projections, and when it comes to the college football playoffs, expect to see some familiar names. Not wanting to ruin a tradition, Alabama is also the predicted No. 1 seed this season. Reigning Heisman Trophy-awarded quarterback … Read more
It looks like the Big Ten are about to finalize their new media rights deal. And according to Sports Business Journal, ESPN will not be a part of it. SBJ reported Tuesday morning that ESPN has pulled out of the negotiations. Excluding ESPN’s involvement, the Big Ten’s deal is expected to include three companies: Fox, … Read more
CANTON, Ohio — The Pro Football Hall of Fame saluted eight new inductees to football immortality Saturday afternoon. The ceremony, held at the Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium, included memorable speeches, tributes, highlights and a few tears from the men who received their bronze busts and gold jackets. This year’s class consisted of offensive … Read more
Sam Huard is a work in progress. There was a lot of progress on Friday morning. In UW’s second practice session of preseason camp, Huard — a 6-foot-2, 193-pound redshirt freshman and former five-star recruit — handled the bulk of the starting reps while UW continued to take first-team snaps among his three competitors splits … Read more
England ended their wait for a big trophy when Chloe Kelly’s extra-time winner gave them a 2-1 win over Germany in the final of the European Women’s Championship. In front of a record crowd of 87,192 at Wembley Stadium, England took the lead through substitute Ella Toone before being held off by Germany’s Lina Magull. … Read more
LOS ANGELES — During Friday’s Pac-12 football media day, there were a variety of topics covered by the league’s coaches. Some were unexpected. For example, Arizona State coach Herm Edwards was asked about legendary BYU coach LaVell Edwards and his role in revolutionizing college football through the forward pass. ‘I’m glad you mentioned his name,’ … Read more
ASHBURN, Va. – Ryan Kerrigan took pride in taking a consistent approach that delivered equally consistent results. But when his left knee prevented him from doing so, he decided the best outcome would be retirement. Kerrigan announced his retirement on Friday, ending his 11-year career by signing a one-day contract with the Washington Commanders. He … Read more
5:47 p.m. ET Peter Thamel Heather Dinich Close ESPN Senior Writer college football reporter With ESPN.com since 2007 Graduated from Indiana University LOS ANGELES — Pac-12 Commissioner George Kliavkoff is so optimistic about expanding the college football playoffs that he told ESPN on Friday he may see a change in format before current contracts end … Read more
Coleen Rooney, wife of British soccer star Wayne Rooney, has won the high-profile defamation case she was accused of by fellow WAG member Rebekah Vardy – ending the dramatic trial dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’ by British media. After three years of costly legal wrangling, Judge Karen Steyn announced her verdict on Friday morning. In her ruling, … Read more
INDIANAPOLIS — Just when it looked like the college football playoff expansion was nearing completion, the conference realignment that began with Texas and Oklahoma jumping to the SEC put the entire process on hold. Last month’s FBS officers’ meeting in Park City, Utah went so well that those who’ve spent the past year fighting over … Read more
