Can the Big Ten build a better basketball schedule? Its coast-to-coast conundrum remains
CHICAGO — From the moment Brad Taylor emails the Big Ten’s men’s basketball coaches the upcoming season’s schedule,…
Does Michigan have the best Big Ten men’s basketball team in 50 years? Ranking the top 10
A list of the Big Ten’s most dominant men’s basketball champions of the past 50 years looks different…
Has Dan Lanning peaked? Is Jayden Maiava underrated? Who’s ripe for a revival? Mandel’s Mailbag
I really hope you guys enjoy this week’s mailbag because I’ll go ahead and warn you right now:…
Montee Ball is making sure young athletes don’t fall the way he did: ‘There was no room for transparency’
Montee Ball shed more happy tears in 2025 than in any other year in his life. More than…
The history behind the Big Ten’s uniquely deep bench of men’s basketball rivalries
This week, The Athletic ranked the top 50 rivalries in men’s college basketball. You can make your own…
Ohio State’s next great D-lineman and everything I heard about the 2026 Big Ten at the combine
INDIANAPOLIS — Big Ten alumni commanded the spotlight at the NFL Scouting Combine last week, whether it was…
Wisconsin targeting ex-Kansas City Chiefs, Jacksonville assistant Ari Confessor
Ari Confessor has coached for a pair of NFL franchises and had an extended run as an assistant…
Laila Edwards’ family watches Olympic debut, thanks to Kelce brothers and a GoFundMe
MILAN (AP) — As soon as U.S. hockey defender Laila Edwards skated onto the Olympic ice ahead of…
College hoops tiers: Where do Kansas, Illinois slot in a month before Selection Sunday?
The Super Bowl, sadly, was a snoozer. But the past week of college hoops has been anything but.…
Why don’t college football programs develop quarterbacks anymore?
So you’re a college football coach, and you want to develop a quarterback. Good luck telling your bosses…
Behind Charlie Stramel’s resurgence as a top Wild prospect: ‘He’s ready. He can help a good team win’
MADISON, Wis. — Charlie Stramel took the puck in the neutral zone, picked up speed, split two defenders…
Ranking 136 college football teams after the 2025 season: A no-doubt No. 1 and other inspiring risers
The 2025 college football season is over. With Indiana’s 27-21 win against Miami, the most surprising champion in…