Memphis’ Malcolm Dandridge (23) and head coach Penny Hardaway speak to each other during the game between Rice University and the University of Memphis at FedExForum in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday, January 31, 2024. The NCAA has placed the University of Memphis athletic department on probation for two years and levied financial penalites because of…
For the past 20 months, the Atlantic Coast Conference has been a poster child for college football’s tumultuous landscape. Starting with undefeated Florida State’s exclusion from the 2023 season’s College Football Playoff, the league has faced uncertainty and scrutiny, including in-fighting among members. With a variety of its programs in important Week 1 contests, the…
As the golf world prepares for the Open Championship this Thursday through Sunday at enchanting Royal Portrush, the news off the course has centered on LIV Golf’s renewed effort to be recognized by the Official World Golf Ranking. To which I say: We’re still talking about this? Let ’em in. Put aside your warranted critiques…
Jun 10, 2025; Arlington, TX, USA; Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons (11) walks onto the practice field at the Ford Center at the Star Training Facility in Frisco, Texas. Mandatory Credit: Chris Jones-Imagn Images Micah Parsons knows how it all ends, this contract negotiation with the Dallas Cowboys stretching into a second year. He…
Jun 10, 2025; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins (81) participates in a drill during an NFL football minicamp at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images Only two of 32 second-round picks in the 2025 draft are under contract with NFL training camp set to begin when Los Angeles Chargers veterans…
Jul 16, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte FC midfielder Pep Biel (16) with the ball as D.C. United defender Derek Dodson (18) defends in the first half at Bank of America Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images Pep Biel scored a brace to propel Charlotte FC to a 2-1 victory over visiting D.C. United…
Jul 16, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Simone Biles on the red carpet before the ESPYS at The Dolby Theatre. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Simone Biles took home two ESPY Awards, including her second Best Female Athlete honor, on Wednesday night at ESPN’s annual awards show surveying the world of sports. Biles also received…
Jul 16, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Colorado Rapids forward Darren Yapi (77) scores a goal against Seattle Sounders FC defender Jackson Ragen (25) during the second half at Lumen Field. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Darren Yapi scored the tying goal less than a minute after coming off the bench as the Colorado Rapids fought…
Jul 16, 2025; San Diego, California, USA; San Diego FC defender Oscar Verhoeven (33) and Toronto FC defender Richie Laryea (22) battle over the ball in the first half at Snapdragon Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Julia Kapros-Imagn Images Theo Corbeanu scored on a first-half penalty kick and Sean Johnson recorded his 108th career shutout to help…
Jun 21, 2025; Cromwell, Connecticut, USA; Rory McIlroy looks on after playing his second shot on the second hole during the third round of the Travelers Championship golf tournament. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images Rory McIlroy rarely got to play in Northern Ireland as a pro before the 2019 Open Championship was staged at Royal…
