The University of Utah has made headlines by being ranked as the second most valuable football program among Big 12 teams

Kessler is the headliner of this deal and he could easily provide the Lakers with strong production right away. The big man is one of the best defensive centers in the entire league and could give this team a legitimate running mate next to star Anthony Davis.

Campbell at Stony Brook, 1 p.m. Elon at Drexel, 1 p.m. Loyola Chicago at Rhode Island, 1 p.m. NC A&T at Hofstra, 1 p.m. Navy at Army, 1 p.m. Rutgers at Penn St., 1 p.m.

A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.

The UConn women's basketball tem pushed its winning streak to nine and remained perfect in the Big East, and could rise in the AP Top 25 poll.

Florida State has lost a major decommitment from its 2026 recruiting class, with blue-chip quarterback Brady Smigiel backing off his pledge on Sunday. Smigiel, who was the highest-rated quarterback commitment (at the time of said commitment) the Seminoles have landed under Mike Norvell to date,

USA TODAY analysis finds 3.3 million Americans live in areas with "very high" wildfire risk and 14.8 million more at “relatively high” risk.

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THE MICHIGAN NEED: The Wolverines had tight end Andrew Olesh, a top-100 recruit in the 2025 class, flip his commitment from Michigan to Penn State during the early signing window last month. His loss was a significant blow given his pass-catching ability, making tight end an even bigger priority this cycle.

First-year coach Pat Kelsey has turned things around for the Cardinals. Plus, Miami is a mess, mid-major spotlight and this weekend’s games to watch.

Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill that experts say would establish one of the most restrictive labor laws in the country. Republicans are seeking to curb the political influence of unions serving teachers and other public service professionals.

At long last, Arkansas' nightmare ended on Wednesday night as the Razorbacks squeaked out a 68-65 victory over Georgia. It wasn't pretty, but it marked the first SEC victory of coach John Calipari's debut campaign with the program.