The University of Georgia has released details of the settlement between the UGA Athletic Association and a former football recruiting staffer who filed a civil lawsuit after sustaining serious injuries in a Jan. 15, 2023, crash that killed two from the football program. Victory “Tory” Bowles was paid $1.5 million by UGA Athletic Association insurers “on behalf of UGAA,” according …

It looked like the Bengals were going to run away with Saturday night’s game against the Steelers for most of the first quarter, but the Steelers have gotten off the mat. After a Patrick Queen sack forced the Bengals to kick a field goal on their second possession, Russell Wilson kept a Steelers drive alive by hitting wide receiver Mike …

Jan. 4—PULLMAN — Jimmy Rogers’ first transfer as Washington State’s head coach is a familiar face. WSU earned a commitment Saturday from South Dakota State running back Angel Johnson, according to a report from ESPN, giving Rogers his first transfer since accepting the Cougars’ job last weekend. Johnson will have one year of eligibility. Playing behind the Jackrabbits’ veteran starter, …

Getty Images It wasn’t long ago that the Detroit Lions were in an admitted rebuild, and the Minnesota Vikings were stuck among middling wild-card hopefuls. This season, however, the NFC North foes have been full-on powerhouses, entering their anticipated Week 18 rematch with a combined record of 28-4. It’s fitting that Sunday’s anticipated regular-season finale is for all the marbles, …

(This story was updated because an earlier version included an inaccurate headline.) Clemson football defensive coordinator Wes Goodwin will not return in that role for the 2025 season, according to multiple reports on Saturday. He could return as an analyst. He spent the past three seasons as Clemson’s defensive coordinator, taking over in December 2021 for now-Oklahoma coach Brent Venables. …

The Chiefs spent longer on the tarmac today than they’ll spend on the football field tomorrow, even if they play a full overtime period. Via the Associated Press, the Chiefs’ plane to Denver finally has taken off, after a four-hour delay following boarding. An ice storm shut down the Kansas City airport. The Chiefs had tried to accelerate their departure, …

Alabama basketball’s non-conference gauntlet saw Oklahoma receive a rude welcome to the SEC. Coach Nate Oats has prepared gruesome slates since arriving in Tuscaloosa six seasons ago, but the 2024-25 docket was uglier than most. With 43 games left to be played on Saturday, Alabama’s (12-2) strength-of-schedule ranked 11th out of 364 teams in Division I basketball, per KenPom. Meanwhile, …

The final push to the playoffs is on, and it started Saturday with a doubleheader to kick off Week 18.  The first game of the day took place in Baltimore, where the Ravens destroyed the Browns 35-10. With the win, the Ravens have now clinched the AFC North and the third overall seed in the AFC.  Heading into Week 15, …

Nov 30, 2024; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina State Wolfpack wide receiver Kevin Concepcion (10) with the ball as North Carolina Tar Heels linebacker Caleb LaVallee (34) and linebacker Amare Campbell (17) defend in the first quarter at Kenan Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images The Fenway Bowl was another upsetting ending to UNC’s 2024 football season, …

The Baltimore Ravens accomplished a lot on Saturday. The team sealed a second straight AFC North crown, Lamar Jackson added to his numbers in the MVP race and Derrick Henry further inserted himself in the NFL record books. But the brightest glory belonged to nose tackle Michael Pierce. All 355 pounds of him. With the Ravens and Cleveland Browns playing …

Oct 30, 2021; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; ACC referee Jeff Heaser looks at a replay during the fourth quarter of the game between the Miami Hurricanes and the Pittsburgh Panthers at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports There may be some good news for Longhorn fans at the Cotton Bowl. UT won’t have to worry about the game being …

/ Getty Images Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson, a two-time NFL MVP, is playing the best football of his career, something his play affirmed on Saturday in his Week 18 matchup against the Cleveland Browns, a 35-10 victory.  Following his 12-yard touchdown pass to tight Mark Andrews, Jackson created two new clubs in the annals of NFL history with his …

Dec 29, 2018; Arlington, TX, United States; View of the trophy at the end of the game in the 2018 Cotton Bowl college football playoff semifinal game between the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Clemson Tigers at AT&T Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports The Texas Longhorns and the Ohio State Buckeyes will face off in an epic …

In a perfect world, the Baltimore Ravens would have looked great and gone into the playoffs with an AFC North title and a lot of momentum. Instead, they were just good enough. The Cleveland Browns had plenty of injuries and no chance on Saturday, and the Ravens in some ways played down to their level even though they won 35-10 …

Alabama head coach Nick Saban watches warmups on the field before the Rose Bowl CFP NCAA semifinal college game against Michigan, Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, in Pasadena, Calif. | Ryan Sun, Associated Press The biggest problem in college football is the people who run it. There are no people who run it. Nobody’s in charge. There are a few guys …