Alabama softball moved up five spots in national polls after its Southeastern Conference series win over Oklahoma at Rhoads Stadium. The Crimson Tide moved from No. 22 to being tied with Duke for the No. 17 spot in the latest ESPN.com/USA Softball Collegiate Top 25 Poll that was released on Tuesday. Alabama and Duke both received 195 votes. Alabama (30-16, 7-8 …

Welcome to Marcello’s Mailbag, where college football is always at the top of the pile. This is a safe space to share opinions and ask questions without fear or ridicule. No question is dumb, though you may believe there are dumb answers. Luckily, I’m willing to look like a jester, but more often than not, I’ll fill your mind with …

LSU football head coach Brian Kelly spoke to the media after spring practice on Tuesday morning and took some time to reflect on the recent passing of former LSU wide receiver Kyren Lacy. “Kyren was a bright star. He had an incredible personality. I’ll remember him as somebody that had a love for the game. A love for being a …

Getty Images Ryan Day is facing some questions this offseason, but they are not about Ohio State’s recent struggles against Michigan. Instead, they’re about the natural color of Day’s beard, and his wife and a former Buckeye have come to his defense. In recent days, there has been some speculation on social media that the 46-year-old Day dyes his beard. …

(This story will be continuously updated.) With spring practices coming to an end, Ball State football must now turn its attention back to the transfer portal. The 10-day spring transfer portal window opens Wednesday, April 16, and will remain open until Friday, April 25. Though some players around the country have already announced their intentions to transfer, they cannot officially …

With a decision looming on the approval of a massive NCAA settlement, Texas football coach Steve Sarkisian felt almost an obligation to make a quick trip to Washington D.C. last week and emphasize the need for what he calls “the guardrails” on the rapid professionalism of college athletics. “It’s something for me that is important,” Sarkisian said Monday during his …

Luke Fickell says LT Kevin Heywood will have surgery (ACL) and miss the season. — Zach Heilprin (@ZachHeilprin) April 15, 2025 Wisconsin football projected starting left tackle Kevin Heywood will miss the 2025 season with an ACL injury, Badgers head coach Luke Fickell shared on Tuesday. The news is a substantial blow to the Badgers’ chances this season, especially with …

The NCAA transfer portal will open on Wednesday and will close on April 25. Tennessee redshirt sophomore quarterback Nico Iamaleava intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal after no-showing for the Vols’ final spring football practice and not playing in the Orange & White Game. “Today’s landscape of college football, it’s different than what it has been, and it’s unfortunate, …

Michigan football: 2025 schedule and key games Michigan football’s schedule and key games for the 2025 season. The running back who proclaimed at the end of last season he wanted to be not just the future leader of his individual room, but the entire Michigan football team, will likely not be around for the 2025 season. Ben Hall, who played …

WASHINGTON — Vice President JD Vance ended the Ohio State football team’s visit to the White House by fumbling the team’s national championship trophy. After laudatory speeches on the South Lawn, the vice president — an Ohio State graduate — tried to hoist aloft the trophy. He didn’t count on the trophy’s golden top being designed to separate from its …

Donald Trump speaks during Ohio State football visit to White House While recapping OSU’s Cotton Bowl win, Donald Trump claimed he won Columbus “by a lot of points.” While Trump won Ohio in 2024, he lost Columbus by 38 points. More details have emerged regarding the firing of former Kent State coach Kenni Burns, who was let go Friday. Burns …

© Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The spring transfer window opens on Wednesday and hundreds of players have already announced they intend to transfer. Who are the big names to watch and what teams are going to make waves? Check out the top five storylines to watch during the spring transfer window. Advertisement BIGGEST PORTAL …

Whether it’s the “Kick Six,” the “Bush Push” or “Mormons vs. Mullets,” the first 25 years of the 21st century have delivered a buffet of incredible college football games. Every season is a little different. Every game is an opportunity to experience something new — a combination of runs, passes and tackles that lead to wonder, astonishment and disbelief. As …

Cal star running back and former 1,300-yard rusher Jaydn Ott is entering the transfer portal, according to 247Sports’ Matt Zenitz. The Norco, California, native was one of Wisconsin’s top running back targets in the class of 2022. After visiting Madison during the team’s 2021 game against Army, the four-star recruit eventually chose the Cal Bears over the Badgers, Colorado Buffaloes, …

This is an article version of the CBS Sports HQ AM Newsletter, the ultimate guide to every day in sports. You can sign up to get it in your inbox every weekday morning here. 🏀 Good morning to all, but especially to … PAIGE BUECKERS, THE DALLAS WINGS AND THE REST OF THE WNBA DRAFTEES Paige Bueckers has a new …