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Texas Tech or Texas? Who will win Women's College World Series rematch
In a rematch of last season's NCAA Division I championship, Texas Tech will square off against Texas for the WCWS title. USA TODAY Sports picks a winner.
Drag icon Frank Marino shares what he learned over 40 years in Vegas
Las Vegas icon Frank Marino is set to retire after his final show on May 31. He spoke to USA TODAY about his more than 40 years in Sin City.
'I don't want to be hated': Banned youth baseball coach speaks out after viral incident
Michael Ryals, a youth baseball coach banned by a national sports organization after a viral incident, talked with USA TODAY Sports about the matter.
Small Business Month Launches Nationwide
/PRNewswire/ -- Mediaplanet announces the launch of Small Business Month, a national campaign debuting within USA Today and online. This initiative brings...
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-American softball awards, coach and player of the year
UCLA slugger Megan Grant and Nebraska two-way star Jordy Frahm earned top honors in the USA TODAY Sports Network All-American softball team.
Lane Kiffin stands firm as SEC considers reprimand over Ole Miss racial comments
SEC is considering reprimanding LSU coach Lane Kiffin, who tells USA TODAY Sports, "People don't read the actual words I used in the article."
The best sports bar in America is in Northeast Ohio: USA Today readers
The locally owned chain first opened in 1983.
Minneapolis' A Bar of Their Own named Best Local Sports Bar by USA Today readers
A Twin Cities sports bar appeared on the national stage last week for all the right reasons.
Florida Gators win USA Today 2025-26 All-Sports Trophy
The Florida Gators claimed the 2025-26 USA Today Network SEC All-Sports Title, their first since 2017-18 and 29th overall.
Florida Gators win USA Today 2025-26 All-Sports Trophy
The Florida Gators claimed the 2025-26 USA Today Network SEC All-Sports Title, their first since 2017-18 and 29th overall.
2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 11
USA TODAY Sports and AVCA reveal the regional high school boys volleyball rankings for Week 11 of the 2026 season.
Nebraska baseball rises in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll rankings
Nebraska baseball is sitting pretty in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll after a successful weekend against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC baseball team, individual honors
Here is the USA TODAY Sports Network's 2026 All-SEC baseball team. Daniel Jackson of Georgia and Dylan Volantis of Texas honored.
College baseball rankings for Week 15: Updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll, top 25 polls
Here's an updated look at the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll, D1Baseball Poll and Baseball America poll for Week 15 and more.
USA TODAY Sports feature story looks at evolution of Lincoln Riley
A major USA TODAY Sports feature story offers a compelling look inside the workings of Lincoln Riley and Chad Bowden's USC football operation
Amid dysfunction in Congress, some Republicans hope to ditch DC for governorships
In an exclusive interview with USA TODAY, the nation's top GOP governor urged Republicans to run on affordability. But will Trump get in their way?
USA TODAY Sports Super 25 girls flag football rankings entering mid-May
After another week of play, who are the best flag football teams in the country?
Bill would ban private equity 'vulture investors' from youth sports.
The bill, which would require private equity companies to divest from their youth-sports businesses, comes on the heels of a USA TODAY investigation.
Nebraska softball named big winner by USA TODAY Sports for postseason
The Nebraska softball team will open the tournament against the South Dakota Coyotes (20-34-1) on Friday, May 15, at 5:30 p.m. CT.
College baseball rankings for Week 14: Updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches poll, top 25 polls
Here's a look at the updated USA TODAY Coaches Poll, D1Baseball poll and Baseball America poll on Monday, May 11
Kansas baseball drops out of top 10 in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
KU baseball didn’t find much joy in its results this past week, losing all four games it played. So, it dropped in the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
NCAA Softball Tournament regional picks: Predicting all 16 winners
Here are USA TODAY's predictions for each regional winner of the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament:
SEC shines while ACC flounders: Winners and losers from NCAA Softball Tournament reveal
Here are USA TODAY's winners and losers from the 2026 NCAA Softball Tournament bracket reveal on Sunday, May 10:
Seminole Ridge takes top spot in USA TODAY Sports Super 25 girls flag football rankings
As spring flag football ramps up in May, which teams are vying to be crowned as best in the nation?
4 takeaways from USA Today's investigation of Black Bear Sports Group
USA TODAY spent nine months investigating a private investment firm consolidating youth hockey. Here are four takeaways.
Inside a hockey empire that turned youth sports into big business
A hockey dad’s success story takes a darker turn as a USA TODAY investigation raises concerns about monopoly power and private gain in youth hockey.
2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 9
USA TODAY Sports and AVCA reveal the regional high school boys volleyball rankings for Week 9 of the 2026 season.
USA TODAY-Wisconsin sports writers place in top-10 at national contest
Three Milwaukee Journal Sentinel/USA TODAY-Wisconsin sports writers received top-10 placement in the Associated Press Sports Editors contest.
USA Today Sports Network announces All-Big 12 Team - Texas Tech Red Raiders
USA Today Sports Network announced its All-Big 12 Team on Wednesday morning. The team is comprised of one player at each position including a utility and thr...
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-Big 12 softball awards, coach and player of the year
A trio of Texas Tech players, including superstar NiJaree Canady, highlight the USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards.
Where Nebraska stands in USA TODAY Sports post-springs rankings
USA TODAY Sports released its post-spring Big Ten rankings and the Huskers were in the middle of the pack.
USA TODAY Sports Network Names Patrick Murphy SEC Coach of the Year, Jocelyn Briski SEC Pitcher of the Year
USA TODAY Sports Network released its All-SEC softball awards Tuesday, with Alabama head coach Patrick Murphy selected as its Coach of the Year and junior pi...
USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards, coach and player of the year
Oklahoma catcher Kendall Wells and Alabama pitcher Jocelyn Briski highlight the USA TODAY Sports Network 2026 All-SEC softball awards.
Kansas baseball reaches top 10 in latest USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas baseball has extended its winning streak to 10 games, and that’s helped it earn a ranking in the top 10 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
Iowa football just inside top 25 of USA TODAY Sports 1-138 Rankings
With spring ball wrapped up, Iowa finds itself within the top 25 of USA TODAYS Sports' 1-138 re-rank.
Where UNC lands in USA TODAY Sports' post-spring practice re-rank
An unfavorable 2025 season gives the UNC football team a bleak outlook heading into the fall. Where does USA TODAY Sports rank the Tar Heels?
Silver Dollar City named Best Theme Park for 4th year in a row
USA TODAY readers have voted Silver Dollar City as the nation's best theme park once again. Its Time Traveler roller coaster also moved up the list.
USA TODAY graded every NFL Draft pick. How did Iowa, Iowa State rank?
USA TODAY Sports graded all 257 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here’s how every Iowa and Iowa State selection was evaluated.
Alabama football moves in USA TODAY Sports post-spring top 25 rankings
Alabama moves in USA TODAY Sports' post-spring rankings. Are Kalen DeBoer and the Crimson Tide in a better or worse position than before?
Who is Section V's all-time football player? VOTE in the poll sponsored by Faber Builders
USA TODAY Sports celebrates the 250th anniversary by listing Section V's 10 greatest high school football players of all time.
Cincinnati alerted of Brendan Sorsby gambling issue before 2025 season
Cincinnati athletic department was alerted of Brendan Sorsby’s gambling prior to 2025 season, two people close to the situation told USA TODAY Sports.
NFL draft grades: USA TODAY Sports dissects Detroit Lions' class
USA TODAY Sports shared its final grade on the Detroit Lions' 2026 NFL Draft class.
See where Kansas baseball ranks in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
KU baseball enjoyed a rivalry sweep over the weekend against Kansas State. So, where does it rank in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
College baseball rankings for Week 12: Updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, top 25 polls
Here's an updated look at the USA TODAY Sports College Baseball Coaches Poll for Week 12 and more.
2026 NFL Draft grades for all 257 picks, from Fernando Mendoza to Red Murdock
USA TODAY Sports dished out grades for all 257 picks in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here's a look at which picks got the best and worst marks.
2026 NFL Draft Day 3 live picks tracker with grades: Every selection in Rounds 4-7
Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft is here. USA TODAY Sports will be tracking all 157 remaining selections and providing grades for the most notable picks.
White House Correspondents' Dinner is here. How to livestream
USA TODAY will livestream the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner on Saturday evening, April 25. Here's how to watch.
USA Today Acoustic hosts Jackson Dean
Jackson Dean on USA Today Acoustic
College basketball transfer portal team rankings: Which school has best class so far?
Which college basketball programs have done the best business so far this offseason? Here are USA TODAY Sports' transfer portal class team rankings.
USA TODAY Sports/AVCA Super 25 boys volleyball rankings, Week 7
Mira Costa holds strong atop the USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball Super 25 rankings for Week 7.
2026 USA TODAY Sports/AVCA boys volleyball regional rankings, Week 7
USA TODAY Sports and AVCA reveal the regional high school boys volleyball rankings for Week 7 of the 2026 season.
David Jackson, longtime White House correspondent for USA TODAY, dies
Jackson covered every president from Bill Clinton to Donald Trump, and was a fixture on the campaign trail.
Who is the NBA GOAT? The greatest U.S. basketball players of all time, from MJ to 'Pistol Pete'
Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and the best of U.S. men's basketball make up USA TODAY's '250 for 250' list of greats.
Kansas baseball gains position in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas baseball hasn’t just remained in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, it’s gained position. Here’s where the Jayhawks are ranked.
College baseball rankings for Week 11: Updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, D1Baseball top 25
UCLA remains the top team in college baseball in the updated USA TODAY Coaches Poll. Here's a full look at this week's poll and more.
2026 NFL Draft rankings: Jordyn Tyson leads best WR prospects
With the 2026 NFL Draft approaching, USA TODAY Sports ranked the top wide receiver prospects in this year's class.
Trump Justice Department exodus hinders prosecutions, ex-officials say
The exit of thousands of DOJ lawyers weakens law enforcement for many years to come, former DOJ lawyers told USA TODAY.
Who is the best athlete in U.S. history? USA TODAY launches '250 for 250'
Who is the GOAT of U.S. sports history? USA TODAY's "250 for 250" project will give readers a chance to weigh in.
The NCAA idea that could reshape college sports: 'It's not a tweak, it's a structural shift'
NCAA’s five-year eligibility bet: Simpler rules, cleaner rosters, new tradeoffs. USA TODAY Sports canvassed college sports stakeholders on proposal.
James Franklin wanted to spite Penn State after firing. Here's why he didn't
USA TODAY Sports visited James Franklin at Virginia Tech to find out why ex-Penn State coach turned down $49 million vacation to rebuild in Blacksburg
Time 100 list 2026: An exclusive look at the stars who made the cut
Time magazine has unveiled its annual Time 100 list, and USA TODAY has an exclusive sneak peek at the major stars who were selected.
Brian Kelly on LSU firing: 'I didn’t win enough games, period.' What's next?
Six months after LSU firing, Brian Kelly tells USA TODAY Sports the problem was simple: ‘I didn’t win enough.’ But he wants to coach again.
No Other Pub nominated for Best Local Sports Bar in America in USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards
No Other Pub in the Kansas City Power & Light District is one of 20 finalists nationwide for Best Local Sports Bar in the USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards 2026 as nominated by an expert panel. Voting is open until 11 a.m. CT on Monday, May 11 and sports
Kansas baseball rises into top 25 of USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas baseball jumped into the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll. Take a look to see where the Jayhawks are going to be ranked this week.
College baseball rankings for Week 9: Updated USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll, D1Baseball top 25
UCLA remains the top team in the updated USA TODAY Coaches college baseball rankings, but a number of teams saw sizeable drops and rises this week:
USA TODAY Sports launches inaugural Readers' Choice Awards
USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards voting is open. Cast your vote for best NFL cities, college baseball stadiums, and sports bars.
USA TODAY Sports launches inaugural Readers' Choice Awards
USA TODAY Sports Readers' Choice Awards voting is open. Cast your vote for best NFL cities, college baseball stadiums, and sports bars.
2026 NFL Draft rankings: David Bailey tops list of best Edge prospects
Here's a look at the best available Edge prospects in the 2026 NFL Draft, as ranked by USA TODAY Sports.
Five Years Running: The Sports Facilities Companies Named a USA TODAY Top Workplaces National Award Winner
/PRNewswire/ -- The Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces National Award winner, earning a place on the prestigious...
The 2026 WNBA Draft board is a puzzle — here’s how it fits together now
In USA TODAY's latest WNBA mock draft, UCLA's Lauren Betts takes the No. 1 spot, her highest position yet, after March Madness.
Way too early 2027 Women’s NCAA Tournament bracketology: USC leads field
A returning JuJu Watkins and a loaded roster put USC atop USA TODAY Sports’ early 2027 NCAA Tournament projections.
Pat Fitzgerald was vilified, then vindicated. His truth comes out at last
Pat Fitzgerald opens up to USA TODAY Sports about his firing at Northwestern, hazing allegations and building a future with Michigan State football.
Where Kansas basketball ranks in final USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas basketball’s season ended early on in the NCAA tournament, but what is its final ranking in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll?
UCLA leads final USA TODAY Sports women's college basketball poll Top 25 ranking
UCLA was crowned national champions of women's basketball for the first time and the Bruins lead the fina USA TODAY Sports poll of the season.
Lana Condor gets candid about her sexual health, libido and talks 'XO, Kitty'
USA TODAY chatted with the \
NHL power rankings: Two teams make coaching changes down stretch
The Golden Knights and Islanders have made coaching changes with the playoffs approaching. Here are the latest USA TODAY NHL power rankings.
2026 NFL mock draft: Could Ty Simpson get Jaxson Dart treatment?
Here's USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft with both Fernando Mendoza and Ty Simpson's Pro Days now in the book.
Alabama AD gives big opinion on SEC championship game's future: 'The ship has sailed'
The boss of Alabama athletics believes the SEC championship game should be no more. "The ship has sailed," Alabama AD Greg Byrne tells USA TODAY.
Nebraska cracks the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll
Nebraska baseball continues to fly high after cracking the USA TODAY Sports Top 25
College baseball rankings, polls after Week 6: UCLA leads as top 10 gets shuffled
UCLA remains No. 1 in the USA TODAY Sports baseball poll, but the top 10 got a new look with a pair of SEC teams tumbling down the rankings.
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When will the Iran war end? Not soon enough, some Americans say
A trio of Americans told USA TODAY they were forgoing pet care and skipping vacations because of the pinch the war has put on the economy.
Megan Thee Stallion says 'Moulin Rouge!' Broadway debut was 'manifested'
In an interview with USA TODAY, Megan Thee Stallion discusses how she "manifested" her Broadway debut and more.
Rock Island Entertainment Venue Nominated In USA Today 10 Best Poll
WOC Newstalk 1420 is the Quad Cities place to talk! WOC is also the Quad Cities home for Iowa sports with a full slate of Iowa football and basketball games.
Five MLB Stadiums Served by Aramark Sports + Entertainment Named to USA TODAY 10Best List for Best Baseball Stadium Food
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is celebrating a standout performance in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Baseball Stadium Food, with five of its MLB partner ballparks ranking among the top 10 in the nation. Citi Field once again led the list, earning recognition as America’s Best Ballpark Food for the fourth consecutive year through fan voting.
Five MLB Stadiums Served by Aramark Sports + Entertainment Named to USA TODAY 10Best List for Best Baseball Stadium Food
Aramark Sports + Entertainment is celebrating a standout performance in the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards for Best Baseball Stadium Food, with five of its MLB partner ballparks ranking among the top 10 in the nation. Citi Field once again led the list, earning recognition as America’s Best Ballpark Food for the fourth consecutive year through fan voting.
USA TODAY Sports Network picks for Iowa State vs Tennessee in Sweet 16
USA TODAY Sports Network picks for Iowa State vs Tennessee in Sweet 16.
Women's NCAA Tournament Round 2 winners, losers: Virginia make history, Iowa fizzles
USA TODAY has followed every upset, buzzer-beater and game from the 2026 Women's NCAA Tournament and rounded up our winners and losers from round two:
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USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.
Fantasy baseball updated Reliever rankings for 2026
Catch up on USA TODAY Sports' updated 2026 Reliever rankings ahead of the fantasy baseball season.
Katie Couric on aging, being a grandmother and the importance of early cancer screenings
Katie Couric tells USA TODAY about the joys of aging, being a grandmother and why early cancer screening is important – so others can age well, too.
USA TODAY Sports unveils 2026 ALL-USA Southwest Boys Basketball Team
Reese Alston, Kavian Bryant headline 2025-26 ALL-USA Southwest Boys Basketball Team.
Best fits for the Top 20 unsigned NFL free agents, ranked
USA TODAY Sports examines the best fits for the top remaining free agents.
2026 WNBA mock draft: Players to watch during Women's March Madness
In USA TODAY's latest WNBA mock draft, South Carolina's Raven Johnson makes the top 10, and UCLA's Kiki Rice moves up before Women's March Madness.
March Madness expert picks: Bracket predictions for 2026 NCAA Tournament
The NCAA Tournament bracket is set. Sign up for USA TODAY's Bracket Challenge to see if you can beat our experts' March Madness predictions.
See Kansas basketball’s ranking in USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll
Kansas basketball is about to set out on a NCAA tournament run. Here’s where the Jayhawks rank in the top 25 of the USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll.
USA TODAY Sports projects Nebraska to play this Summit League team
Today is the day that Nebraska will learn its opponent for the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.
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USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos, and videos.