Why haven’t these college football stars been picked yet? NFL Draft Day 3’s big names to watch
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 NFL Draft. Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia finished second in the…
A Study In Decline: Clemson Football
What can other programs learn from this cautionary tale? As with my Virginia Tech piece, which garnered a…
The college football equivalent of UConn’s game-winner vs. Duke and more in Mandel’s Mailbag
Lately I’ve been taking a refresher tennis class on Sundays. It begins at 4 p.m. But at 4…
NFL mock draft 2026: Picks based on intel from coaches, scouts, agents
This is my sixth annual NFL mock draft based on intel I’ve gathered from coaching, scouting and agent…
Ole Miss’ Pete Golding on Dabo Swinney’s tampering claim: ‘Two sides to every story’
Ole Miss coach Pete Golding commented publicly for the first time Tuesday on the transfer of linebacker Luke…
Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Clemson falls in OT after controversial call
The second day of the tournament is underway for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Few upsets so far as…
Women’s NCAA Tournament first round takeaways: Clemson falls in OT after controversial call
The second day of the tournament is underway for the women’s NCAA Tournament. Few upsets so far as…
Men’s March Madness 2026 takeaways: Otega Oweh shot saves Kentucky’s season on Day 2
The Athletic has live coverage of the 2026 Men’s March Madness first round. The NCAA Tournament resumed Friday,…
College football’s most impactful re-signings for 2026 season
The modern era of college football is so often focused on player acquisition — who changed teams, which…
Who could win the NCAA Tournament and CFP in the same season? Mandel’s Mailbag
College football may be our country’s greatest sport, but the greatest sports day of the year is unquestionably…
Recruiting revisited: Re-ranking the top players by position in the 2024 cycle
The members of the Class of 2024 have been on campus for two seasons. Some will take more…
The Athletic college baseball top 25: Arkansas back in the top 5, LSU drops out
Arkansas pitcher Gabe Gaeckle allowed two earned runs in 5 2/3 innings against Mississippi State on Friday night.…