PHOTO USA Today Sports Images The condensed nature of the college football season puts a high premium on every game. While the first month of the season can be a trial-and-error adjustment period for some programs, it’s also high stakes for teams expecting to be flawless in the loss column. Programs with championship aspirations and…
See you soon? September call-ups are right around the corner. For some teams, it’s a welcome boost for the final push into the postseason. For others—hello, Chicago White Sox—the roster expansion brings the next wave of a rebuild. Here are 10 prospects to know before Sept. 1: New York Mets RHP Brandon Sproat: Skyrocketing from…
Jul 23, 2024; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day speaks to the media during the Big 10 football media day at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-USA TODAY Sports In late July, the heat is on almost everywhere. But in Columbus, Ohio, the heat has been on Ohio State head…
Dec 17, 2023; Nashville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) is injured after being sacked by Houston Texans cornerback Desmond King II (25) defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins (98) in overtime at Nissan Stadium. credits: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports Every NFL season, players emerge that few people forecasted during the summer. It’s a physical…
PHOTO USA Today Sports Images As the July 30 trade deadline draws near, several teams remain undecided on whether to buy or sell. The big names potentially on the block are getting more play in the rumor mill, but there are cheaper options available who could prove to exceed their value at relatively little cost….
Alice McDermott, 70, writer There are three kinds of novels I’ve never taken to heart: science fiction, murder mysteries and novels about novelists. So I’ve decided to try my hand at each. If I fail, they’re probably not books I’d want to read anyway. Thurston Moore, 65, musician and author I’m putting the final touches…
