Is college football in long-term danger? Will undrafted players sue to return? Mandel’s Mailbag
This week’s mailbag mostly returned to being a college football column, but I couldn’t help squeezing in one…
Men’s March Madness 2026: St. John’s, Iowa, UConn, Arizona, Tennessee, Alabama reach Sweet 16
The greatest weekend in sports is winding down. Thanks to all of the chalk from Friday, the Sunday…
Carlos Alcaraz loses to Korda at Miami Open
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz was eliminated in the third round of the Miami Open on…
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,…
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…
Novak Djokovic withdraws from Miami Open because of shoulder injury
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Novak Djokovic has pulled out of the Miami Open with a right shoulder…
NCAA Tournament Bracket Watch: Florida keeps the last No. 1 seed and other last calls
The Athletic has live coverage of the men’s NCAA Tournament Selection Show and bracket reveal. Editor’s note: This…
Men’s March Madness 2026 auto-bids tracker: UMBC dancing for first time since Virginia upset
In the final days before Selection Sunday, 31 of the 68 spots in the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament…
Top 25 college football coach rankings in 2026: Curt Cignetti skyrockets
It took eight years for Georgia’s Kirby Smart to ascend to No. 1 on my annual coach rankings.…
Men’s March Madness 2026 auto-bids tracker: Furman, Troy latest to earn NCAA Tournament spots
In the final days before Selection Sunday, 31 of the 68 spots in the 2026 men’s NCAA Tournament…
Predicting new College Football Playoff teams, plus weak QB classes and more in Mandel’s Mailbag
I know we’re all eagerly awaiting Friday’s Save College Sports roundtable at the White House, where surely all…