Even for Louisiana, a place with a history of jarring political acts and unusual public behavior, Gov. Jeff Landry’s unfurling this week has been a bizarre jolt. But the state's politics have long been uncomfortably intertwined with LSU football.
Major League Soccer salary list 2025: Lionel Messi, Heung-min Son lead the way in wages
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NCAA punishes Central Michigan for role in Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga
The NCAA released a report outlining its punishments for Central Michigan football following the Connor Stalions sign-stealing saga from 2023.
Nebraska extends Matt Rhule’s contract through 2032, adds bonuses for CFP appearances
Rhule is in his third season at Nebraska and there was speculation two weeks ago that he might be a candidate to fill the job at Penn State following James Franklin’s firing.
Why is Delaware State-Norfolk State at the Linc? DeSean Jackson, Michael Vick to face off
Why is Delaware State vs Norfolk State football being played at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia in Week 10? Here's what to know.
As college basketball continues to change, how long will the game’s old guard of coaches press on?
The faces of college basketball players change from year to year these days, as name, image and likeness inducements and the explosion of the transfer portal force coaches to rework their rosters almost every season. Pitino, who led St. John's to a 31-5 record last season, turned 73 in September.
Kevin Willard aims to revive Villanova basketball after Kyle Neptune flop
Hall of Fame coach Jay Wright's unexpected retirement opened the door for longtime assistant Kyle Neptune to take over. The Wildcats missed the NCAA Tournament in all three of Neptune's seasons before he was fired and the school hired Maryland coach Kevin Willard.
68 men’s college basketball predictions: Cinderella isn’t dead but she’s in danger
To celebrate the start of the new season, here are 68 bold predictions that are sure to come true (unless they don’t).
Tane Edmed keeps Wallabies fly-half spot with Carter Gordon’s return put on hold
Gordon believed to be struggling with quad strain
Tighthead prop Tupou is back in the starting XV
Tane Edmed will take the Wallabies’ playmaking reins again against England as Carter Gordon’s eagerly awaited return to international rugby union has been put on hold.
Gordon, the eight-Test fly-half who played at the last World Cup for Australia before sensationally leaving the code to sign with the Titans, has secured a release from his NRL deal to join the Wallabies’ tour.
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A majority of college football players still at short end of money grab.
Juve’s tetchy Tudor period ends but recent mistakes cannot be undone | Nicky Bandini
Club’s winless streak finally ended on Wednesday against Udinese but a significant task awaits the next manager
It was an oddly coy way to announce Serie A’s first sacking this season. “Igor Tudor is no longer the manager of Juventus,” read the Turin club’s social media post on Monday – as though this had happened by accident or mutual consent. The Bianconeri had not, in fact, lost him down the back of the sofa, but instead relieved him of his duties after an eight-game winless run.
That was their longest dry stretch since 2009. Claudio Ranieri got the boot back then, and it was no surprise to see Tudor meet the same fate now. Juventus had failed to score a goal in his final four matches, culminating in a 1-0 loss to Lazio on Sunday night. “I’m living in the present,” he insisted afterward. “I don’t give a stuff about the future.” Yet it came for him the next day all the same.
Continue reading...College football Week 10 picks. Predictions for SEC showdowns and every Top 25 game
The schedule for Week 10 of the college football season is full of important showdowns. Our experts make picks for every Top 25 game.
Lane Kiffin, College Football Playoff and Heisman races lead November storylines
The dawn of November brings the crunch to the college football season. What are the biggest storylines in the last five weeks? We break them down.
The bet that has college football taken over by bare chested fans waving shirts
What started between two siblings at Oklahoma State has turned into a national movement of fans taking off their shirts and waving them in the air.
LAFC wins MLS playoffs opener against Austin
Nathan Ordaz scored an easy tap-in in the 79th minute to give LAFC a victory over Austin in the opener of their MLS playoff series.