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Parking information for Penn State Athletics Winter Sports Weekend
Penn State Transportation Services has released parking details for all Penn State Athletics Winter Sports Weekend events scheduled for Friday, Jan. 30 through Sunday, Feb. 1. Fans attending games throughout the weekend should review the information below to plan their visit.
Oakland Comes to the Gates Sports Center on Wednesday - Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics
FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Purdue Fort Wayne welcomes Oakland to campus on Wednesday. The 'Dons have a 9-1 record at home this season and have won five straight game...
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 27, 2026, puzzle No. 491
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Dodgers have 7 prospects in The Athletic top 100
It’s prospect-ranking season, with both Baseball America and MLB Pipeline unveiling top-100 lists last week. On Monday, Keith Law at The Athletic revealed his annual preseason ranking of the top 100 prospects in baseball. Seven Dodgers made this list, their most prolific showing yet among these groups. Just like at BA and MLB, four outfielders […]
White House event with Trump, sports commissioners is delayed by snow: Sources
The event was expected to involve a presentation of the administration's plans to use sports to help mark America's 250th birthday.
Herd Hospitality and Entertainment launched in effort to create additional revenue streams for Marshall athletics
Marshall officials are looking for enhanced opportunities to utilize athletic venues for an array of experiences, including concerts, weddings, meetings and other special events.
Two promising young offensive coordinator candidates say no to the Eagles
Two highly regarded candidates for the Eagles’ offensive coordinator vacancy have withdrawn from consideration, the Athletic reported Monday.
Third Annual Washtenaw County Celebration of Girls and Women in Sports - Eastern Michigan University Athletics
The George Gervin GameAbove Center will serve as a gathering place for sport, learning, and connection on Saturday, Jan. 31. Eastern Michigan University will...
Learfield Appoints Sal Miliotto as General Manager of Murray State Sports Properties - Murray State University Athletics
Learfield, the exclusive multimedia rightsholder for Murray State Athletics, today announced Sal Miliotto as the General Manager of its locally based team, M...
Olympic Sports Coaches Show Set for February - West Virginia University Athletics
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. – The Mountaineer Sports Network from Learfield has announced the February schedule for its popular WVU Olympic Sports Coaches Show live fr...
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 25, 2026, puzzle No. 489
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Hendrick Motorsports pit coaches, crew members laud new athletic facility, Atrium Health partnership
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Australian Open recap: Stan Wawrinka waves goodbye with aplomb on scorching Day 7
Wawrinka, 40, may have lost to Taylor Fritz but showed what a Grand Slam farewell can be.
SCSU Athletics & Recreation To Host National Girls & Women In Sports Day On Saturday, Feb. 21
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Southern Connecticut State University Athletics has announced that the 2026 National Girls and Women in Sports Day will be held on Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026 at James Moore Field House. Registration for the event will begin at 8:30 a.m. at James Moore Field House. Participants will then take part in a variety of sports at clinic stations from 9 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Each child in attendance will receive a free t-shirt and lunch. This year's event is supported by Official Sponsor Connecticut Orthopaedics.
AHSAA announces public, private school football split: Here’s what’s happening next year
The AHSAA's Central Board of Control voted today to separate public and private schools in athletics for the first time in the Association's 104-year history.
WA initiative to bar trans girls from school sports will likely go to voters
If approved by voters, the initiative would prohibit transgender girls in Washington from participating in girls’ K-12 school athletic programs.
Williams Named Assistant Athletic Director for Behavioral Health and Performance
Tulane's Ben Weiner Director of Athletics Chair David Harris announced on Friday that Bracely Williams, the Green Wave's Director of Clinical Behavioral Heal...
Northwestern To Celebrate National Girls & Women In Sports Day On February 5
Join Northwestern Athletics and the Northwestern University Women's Center in celebration of National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Thursday, Februa...
Mickey Heinecken Selected to Vermont Sports Hall of Fame
Former Middlebury football and men's tennis coach Michael "Mickey" Heinecken has been announced as an inductee for the 2026 Vermont Sports Hall of Fame. Heinecken is part of the 10-member class set to be honored on April 25.
Australian Open recap: Osaka and Cîrstea’s handshake drama as tournament comes to life
Amid Czech players starring, tension at the net and upsets coming into play, the tournament finally found its drama.
This Week in Sports Trivia: January 22, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
Business builds community through decade-long support of Kennesaw State athletics
For Jay Cunningham, owner of Superior Plumbing in Kennesaw, providing sponsorship of school athletics programs is a fundamental part of building the community. The way he sees it, the gifts he and Superior Plumbing have given to Kennesaw State University for more than a decade are a key part of his business.
Marshall Athletics Launches ‘Herd Hospitality & Entertainment’
Marshall Athletics has announced the official launch of 'Herd Hospitality & Entertainment' - a newly-structured department focused on unifying revenue genera...
Marginal gains, deception and entertainment: This is why players take Panenkas
Chipping a penalty down the middle is seen as a huge risk — great when it works, disastrous when it doesn't. But it's not quite that simple
Updates presented on Jonesboro sports complex
Officials provided updates on the construction of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center during Tuesday's city council meeting.
The Athletic: Bill Kennedy, Robin Roberts, Jason Collins highlight LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductees
Veteran NBA referee Bill Kennedy will join the Hall of Fame, and former NBA player Jason Collins will receive the Glenn Burke Award.
Commissioners of NFL, NBA, NHL and MLB to meet with Trump over America 250 plans
Roger Goodell, Adam Silver and others are set to be in attendance as the latest plans for America's semiquincentennial are unveiled.
Finally, fans get what feels like a sports TV bargain: MoneyCall
The latest sports-business newsletter from The Athletic.
Bill Kennedy, Robin Roberts, Jason Collins highlight LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame inductees
The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced its 2026 Hall of Fame class of, four of whom have basketball ties.
2025 Fall Sports Recap E-Publication
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Shaka Smart named to The Athletic’s most admired people in sports
Shaka Smart, men’s basketball head coach, was named to The Athletic’s list of top 40 most admired people in sports.
Australian Open recap: As first round ends, record crowds ask questions of fan experience
Melbourne Park has been buzzing since the start of the tournament, but full courts lead to fans waiting to see what they came for.
Flag football voted as NCAA Emerging Sport
Flag football has been added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program after a vote from all three divisions at the NCAA Convention last week, bolstering SRU's announcement last semester to add the sport as a varsity offering in 2027-28.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day Camp Set for Feb. 8 - University of Oregon Athletics
UO, WIF to host kids camp at Matthew Knight Arena.
National Champion Derek Owings Named Director of Football Sports Performance - University of Tennessee Athletics
Derek Owings , who oversaw the strength and conditioning program during Indiana's rise to the pinnacle of college football, has been named Tennessee's new di...
Ukrainian tennis player asks sporting world to ‘protect children and women’ at Australian Open
Oleksandra Oliynykova used her news conference after defeat to Madison Keys to speak about Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Oakland University Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Youth Clinic
ROCHESTER, Mich. - Oakland University Athletics will celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day by hosting a free youth clinic for girls ages 12 and under on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The event is designed to inspire and empower young athletes while highlighting the impact of women in sports at Oakland University.
Athletics Internship Provides Data Science Junior Valuable Hands-On Experience
Yash Ghadge is one of three interns in Toledo Athletics’ new Data Science Internship Program, launched in collaboration with the School of Interdisciplinary Data Science.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 20, 2026, puzzle No. 484
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Indiana completes one of sport’s most astonishing turnarounds with first national title
Indiana wins the national championship and breaks college football in the process.
Jimmy Butler takes No. 2 spot in updated most unflattering sports card rankings
A puzzling new patch jumps high up our rankings of memorably bad sports cards.
Micaletti earns L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award
Slippery Rock women's basketball coach Ryenn Micaletti was announced Monday as a member of the inaugural class of winners for the L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award presented by the PSAC.
PSAC announces inaugural L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award honorees
LOCK HAVEN, Pa. – The Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced its inaugural class of L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award honorees for the 2025-26 season. The award recognizes the contributions of an individual or group on each member campus that, through intercollegiate athletics, epitomizes the promise of Unity, Equity, and Access For All.
Miranda Fisher among inaugural recipients of L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award
Shippensburg University Assistant Director of Sports Medicine Miranda Fisher is among the inaugural recipients of the L.P. Hill Unity in Sports Award announced Monday by the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference (PSAC).
Australian Open Day 2 recap: Alex Eala’s tennis fandom and court assignment quandaries
The Filipino star is creating questions over the balance between ranking and popularity when it comes to court assignments.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 19, 2026, puzzle No. 483
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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti’s plan: ‘You don’t go to war with warm milk and cookies’
In two seasons under Cignetti, the Hoosiers are 26-2 in one of the great turnarounds in sports history.
Atrium Health, Hendrick Motorsports launch partnership to drive performance and wellness - Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site
Atrium Health has partnered with Hendrick Motorsports in an innovative partnership that includes naming rights to the new 35,000-square-foot Atrium Health Motorsports Athletic Center.
Newcastle United Reportedly Settle on Site for New Training Ground
Newcastle United have identified the site for a new training ground and are targeting progress on the project in 2026, according to a report by The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Waugh reported that Newcastle “have identified the site for their new state-of-the-art training ground” and are aiming to make “substantive progress” on the major infrastructure project […]
‘United with GRIT’ to bring adaptive sports to Minot high schools
Prairie Grit is launching a series called United with GRIT where they will pair high school athletics with adaptive sports. The series will kick off at the Minot United hockey game on January 29.
UK Sports Network Coverage of Kentucky Women’s Basketball at Mississippi State
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Women's Basketball Falls To No. 22 Shenandoah On The Road
The University of Lynchburg women's basketball team took its talents on the road to square off against nationally-ranked Shenandoah and was defeated, 72-51, on Saturday afternoon at the James R. Wilkins, Jr. Athletics & Events Center.
Australian Open storylines: Alcaraz and Sinner’s evolution, WTA stars chasing rivals’ strengths
What to look out for at the first Grand Slam of the year, which begins this weekend.
Danny White 'can't wait' to see Neyland Entertainment District come to life
Tennessee athletic director Danny White said this week that he 'can't wait' to see the Neyland Entertainment District to come to life.
Duncan Lutz Named Director Of Sports Performance - University of Georgia Athletics
ATHENS, Ga.------ Duncan Lutz has been named director of sports performance for the Georgia Bulldog baseball program, Ike Cousins head coach Wes Johnson anno...
Celebrating SUNY Sports at Albany VS Binghamton Basketball Game
SUNY Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated and highlighted the many opportunities to watch great games throughout New York State through SUNY’s team sports and athletic competitions.
Josh Price Joins Sports Performance Staff - Boise State University Athletics
Price served as co-associate director of athletic performance at Oregon State.
US names major sporting events other than World Cup, Olympics exempt from Trump visa ban
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration has identified a host of athletic competitions it classifies as “major sporting events” — aside from soccer's 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Olympic Games — that athletes and coaches will be allowed to travel to the U.S. to take part in despite a broad visa...
Federal prosecutors charge 20 men with alleged conspiracy to manipulate college basketball games
The scheme, according to federal prosecutors, involved two men indicted this fall for their alleged role in an NBA gambling scheme.
This Week in Sports Trivia: January 15, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
NCAA President Baker issues statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics, calls on remaining states to ban risky bets
On Thursday, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued the following statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics. The NCAA runs one of the largest integrity monitoring programs in the world and has implored states to eliminate prop bets because of the integrity risks those bets pose. The Association also has no commercial partnership with any betting company of any kind.
We asked over 100 people in sports which leaders they most admire. Here are the top 40
What do Dawn Staley, Andy Reid, Emma Hayes and Steph Curry have in common? They all finished in the top 10 in our leadership survey.
Mohamed Salah exits AFCON with unfinished business
Elimination by Senegal in the semi-final means Salah is running out of time to burnish his Egypt legacy with a trophy
FanDuel Sports Network makes new offers to MLB teams, hinging on the company being sold
If it isn't sold, Main Street has told partner teams it plans to wind down FanDuel Sports Network operations after the NBA and NHL seasons.
Before Curt Cignetti and Indiana, what were the best turnaround stories in sports history?
Indiana football's dramatic turnaround is reminiscent of several other notable teams in sports history.
Cortina mayor talks Winter Olympics challenges, costs, sliding track controversy and more
Gianluca Lorenzi has received death threats and grappled with economic controversies in the midst of Olympic planning.
Boise State to host mental health awareness events at winter sports games
Boise State Athletics, in collaboration with BroncoBOLD, has announced a series of Mental Health Awareness BOLD games during the winter sports season. These eve
Warriors, Blazers set NBA record as 21 different players hit a 3-pointer
The mark eclipsed two previous games in which 20 players hit from long range as Golden State blew out Portland.
Australian Open’s ‘One Point Slam’ thrills fans – and one-ups the other Grand Slams
The event embraced the chaos, fun and unpredictability that tennis can sometimes avoid.
UNLV and Las Vegas Aces To Host Girls and Women In Sports Day Clinic January 31
LAS VEGAS (UNLVRebels.com) – The UNLV athletic department and women's sports teams along with the Las Vegas Aces organization will come together to honor the 40th annual celebration of National Girls and Women in Sports Day on Saturday, January 31, by hosting free sports clinic prior to the Lady Rebels' home contest that afternoon against Colorado State at The Pavilion.
School Sports Fans Are Getting Meaner. Do Hawaiʻi Laws Fall Short?
The recent assault of Moanalua High School’s assistant athletic director has sparked calls to better protect sports officials. Teachers say the DOE needs to do more to keep them safe, too.
Boise State Athletics Announces Mental Health Awareness Games - Boise State University Athletics
Winter sport programs to spotlight mental health resources and support
Imbroto Announces Toddler Sports Program for Winter
Oyster Bay Town Councilman Lou Imbroto announced today that the Toddler Sports Program will return this winter, beginning February 10th. This 6-week program offers sports classes at the Hicksville Athletic Center for children ages 3 and 4. “The Town’s Toddler Sports Program is a fantastic way to teach your toddler the fundamentals of sports in…
Maya Sands Named College Sports Communicators All-American - University of Missouri Athletics
Mizzou volleyball student-athlete Maya Sands (Rock Falls, Ill.) was selected to the 2025 College Sports Communicators Academic All-American second team, the ...
Husky Heritage Sports Museum Open January 19th - University of Connecticut Athletics
The J. Robert Donnelly Husky Heritage Sports Museum , located in the UConn Alumni Center on the UConn Storrs campus, will be open to the public for self-guid...
Vermont Athletics to Celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day Presented by Vermont Mutual on January 24
BURLINGTON, Vt. – University of Vermont Athletics will celebrate National Girls and Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) on Saturday, January 24, with a full day of events honoring the achievements of girls and women in sports while encouraging young girls in the local community to get involved and pursue leadership opportunities through athletics.
Mount St. Mary’s Partners with Monumental Sports Network to Broadcast Live Basketball Games on Leading Regional Media Platform
EMMITSBURG, Md. (January 13, 2026) – Mount St. Mary's will broadcast six men's and women's basketball games on the Monumental Sports Network (MNMT) during the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
NASCAR brings back the ‘Chase’ for its playoffs, and the sport will be better for it
NASCAR's move back to the Chase playoff format should satisfy most (though not all) fans and restore credibility to the championship.
DePaul Athletics to Host National Girls & Women in Sports Day Networking Social Feb. 4
DePaul Athletics is set to celebrate National Girls & Women in Sports Day with a networking social prior to the DePaul women's basketball matchup against No....
Hamburg accuse former sporting director of not complying with investigation into sexual harassment allegations
Hamburg originally announced Kuntz’s departure on January 2, stating that he requested a release from his contract after Christmas.
Iga Świątek’s tennis quandary and the puzzle of being caught between two styles
The world No. 2 remains at the top of the sport, but her evolution as a player is complicated.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 12, 2026, puzzle No. 476
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From Snoop Dogg’s blunt to the Eagles locker room: Inside the wild world of the company changing sports memorabilia
Jason Arnold is walking through the detritus littering the Philadelphia Eagles post-game locker room, sidestepping assorted gloves, socks, athletic tape, empty Gatorade bottles, a discarded comb, an orange, a banana and even a toothbrush – used or unused is unclear.
Connections: Sports Edition hints for Jan. 11, 2026, puzzle No. 475
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New Novant Health Court unveiled at USCB, sports partnership announced
The University of South Carolina Beaufort athletics department is excited to announce a new partnership with Novant Health, marking a generous multi-year agreement designed to elevate USCB Athletics to new levels.
Nominations Now Open for the 2026 Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame
HICKORY, N.C. – Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Lenoir-Rhyne Sports Hall of Fame class.
A new generation of fans is knitting sports and crafts together with handmade jerseys
The rise in popularity of women's sports has coincided with more people embracing knitting. The results can be seen at stadiums and arenas.
Sports quiz of the week: Ashes, Afcon, Australian Open and moving managers
Have you followed the big news in football, cricket, boxing, tennis, athletics, snooker, darts and cycling?
All nine MLB teams cancel their contracts with FanDuel Sports Network
All of the MLB teams broadcast by the embattled FanDuel Sports Network have canceled their contracts with the company.
This Week in Sports Trivia: January 8, 2026
How closely were you following the sports news this week? Find out and test your knowledge by taking The Athletic's weekly quiz.
UConn Spring Sports Season Tickets Now On Sale - University of Connecticut Athletics
STORRS, Conn. – Season tickets for UConn Baseball, Softball and Lacrosse are now on sale as the Huskies prepare for an exciting spring 2025 season across all...
Just 10 minutes of exercise can trigger powerful anti-cancer effects
A brief, intense workout may do more than boost fitness—it could help fight cancer. Researchers found that just 10 minutes of hard exercise releases molecules into the bloodstream that switch on DNA repair and shut down cancer growth signals. When these molecules were applied to bowel cancer cells, hundreds of cancer-related genes changed activity. The discovery helps explain how exercise lowers cancer risk and hints at future therapies inspired by movement.
Lobos get the road victory against CSU at Moby Arena
photo courtesy of UNM Athletics Lobos Earn Statement Road Win at Colorado State Mountain West ConnectionBy Roger A. Holien FORT COLLINS, Colo. — New Mexico passed one of its early Mountain West Road tests Tuesday night, leaving Moby Arena with an impressive 80–70 victory over Colorado State in a performance that showcased maturity, balance, and […]
Stevens Athletics To Celebrate National Girls And Women In Sports Day
Hoboken, N.J. – The Stevens Institute of Technology Department of Athletics will celebrate the annual National Girls & Women in Sports Day (NGWSD) when the women's and men's basketball teams host Misericordia at Canavan Arena on Saturday, February 7, 2026.
Passionate, Energetic and Consistent - Kansas State University Athletics
Nick Toth hasn't been here long. He arrived at the Vanier Family Football Complex, looked at the indoor football practice facility, checked out the football ...
Why the sports column still matters — and why I’m still writing one
If sports are subtly teaching the next generation how to talk about people, then the way we write about them matters more than we admit.
Nine MLB teams’ TV money in jeopardy as FanDuel networks continue to struggle
The troubled broadcaster is trying to renegotiate its payments to nine MLB teams, and recently missed a payment to the St. Louis Cardinals.
National Girls and Women in Sports Day
National Girls and Women in Sports Day University of Lynchburg Athletics is proud to celebrate National
K-State to Host 8th Annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day Event - Kansas State University Athletics
Kansas State Athletics will host a pregame clinic from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m., on Saturday, February 7, in the Ice Basketball Training Facility in conjunction with ...
A Life of Service to Others - Kansas State University Athletics
You notice the eyes first, piercing, narrowed when he discusses his stints at three Power 4 schools over the last 10 seasons, most recently at Texas A&M, and...