Big Ten’s March Sadness: A quarter-century away from the men’s basketball mountaintop
This story was originally published on March 18, 2025. INDIANAPOLIS — Sam Dekker sobbed in front of his…
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…
LeBron and Bronny James Make NBA History with First Father-Son Assist During Lakers Game
Bronny James was back on the floor for the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday alongside his father, LeBron…
Mikayla Blakes Surpasses Caitlin Clark for Most Points in First Two College Seasons
Caitlin Clark is set to begin her third WNBA season with the Indiana Fever in 2026. The point…
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…
Big Ten win totals: Picks, predictions for each team ahead of 2026 season
The Big Ten has backed up its reputation as the best conference in college football with three straight…
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…
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…
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…
Matt Leinart vows to never unretire No. 11 USC jersey number
High schoolers hoping to play for USC with No. 11 on their uniform need to find a new…
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.…