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2024 Strength of Schedule For All 134 FBS College Football Teams

College football will be here before we know it, but it’s never too early to start anticipating the season ahead. For the first time, College Football Network has painstakingly gone through every team’s schedule — welcome Kennesaw State — and analyzed the toughest roads ahead for each FBS team. Introducing, the first-of-its-kind, CFN Strength of Schedule for the 2024 season. College Football Strength of Schedule for 2024 CFN’s exclusive strength...

NHL Announces 2024 Hart Trophy Finalists

Nikita Kucherov, Nathan MacKinnon, and Connor McDavid are the finalists for the 2024 Hart Memorial Trophy.

Olivia Dunne received the first annual Coaches Award shortly after LSU's 2024 NCAA Championships win

LSU Gymnastics bestowed on Olivia Dunne the Coaches Award for always being a team player. This special honor came shortly after LSU won the 2024 NCAA Championships on April 20, 2024.

The biggest surprises from the first month of the MLB season

Shohei Ohtani homers again to fuel surging Dodgers past Marlins

Shohei Ohtani hit a home run for the third consecutive game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday for their fifth straight win.

Kentucky staying patient with final roster additions

We’re likely a few weeks away from another addition being made.

How many primetime games will the Browns have in 2024?

The NFL will release the schedule this month; will Cleveland find itself in the national spotlight this fall?

Packers News: Green Bay signs 3 players following tryouts

The front office swapped out three players for three standouts from the team’s rookie minicamp tryout.

An Illinois track & field star just made history

She’s dominant.

Columbus Blue Jackets defensive prospect banned from playing with his national team

Report: Columbus Defensive Prospect Ole Julian Bjørgvik-Holm Banned From Team Norway Due To Team Violation

No A's in Attendance: Oakland Trails a Whopping 553 U.S. Teams

What do the Calgary Roughnecks of the National Lacrosse League and the Houston Roughnecks of the United Football League have in common besides the name? They both outdraw the Oakland Athletics. The A’s are averaging 6,410 fans per game in what is expected to be their final season in Oakland. It would be the lowest […]

Phillies Reliever Deserves A Contract Extension

There is a Philadelphia Phillies reliever who deserves a contract extension. Since joining the Phillies last season after being released by the Minnesota Twins, Jeff Hoffman has been one of their best relief pitchers.

Dodgers notes: Max Muncy, Clayton Kershaw, Mookie Betts

Clayton Kershaw offered his perspective on the Dodgers this season, and Max Muncy and Mookie Betts continue to shine.

Can The Michigan Wolverines Turn Things Around in Dusty May’s First Season?

A breakdown of Michigan’s roster overhaul this offseason.

Packers sign three, cut three after rookie minicamp

The Packers held their rookie minicamp over the weekend and they did some roster shuffling on Monday.

As Nelly Korda resumes historic run, here are PGA Tour players with at least 6 straight wins

Korda is trying to stand alone in LPGA history with six wins in as many starts.

What happens when realignment leaves a college football team behind

The good news for Oregon State and Washington State -- spurned by power conferences -- is that teams have been left behind before. Some, like TCU, eventually survived.

How many LIV golfers have been invited to the 2024 PGA Championship so far? List explored

On Monday, May 6th, LIV Golf star Talor Gooch announced that he had received an invitation to the upcoming PGA Championship.

Noah Lyles apologizes to track fans after the World Athletics Relays, urges to set boundaries at the warm-up track

Noah Lyles recently apologized to track fans after concluding a successful campaign at the World Athletics Relays 2024 ahead of the Olympic season.

Where Michigan ranks in Joel Klatt’s post-spring top 25

Michigan Wolverines footballis coming off the 2023 national championship and has all the makings of a contender once again this coming fall. On his podcast, FOX analyst Joel Klatt released his post-spring top-25 rankings this week and placed the Maize and Blue at No. 8. Michigan checked in only behind No. 1 Ohio State, No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Texas, N...

3 Early Cubs Trade Deadline Targets

The Chicago Cubs have had a decent start to the season but in order to make a playoff run this year they are going to need to add a few more pieces to the roster at or before the trade deadline.

2024 Wells Fargo Championship: Preview, players field and picks

The Wells Fargo tournament is a few days away, and the Quail Hollow Club looks pristine before the best players in the world come to Charlotte to play.

Predicting the Landing Spots for the Top 100 Available NFL Free Agents

With NFL free agency in full swing, with many top names available. SportsGrid checks in on the best 46 free agents and their potential NFL landing spots.

Kalen DeBoer addresses his approach to depth chart, roster decisions at Alabama

Kalen DeBoer was pretty honest about his roster decisions and depth chart going into Year 1 at Alabama. Sure, it’s a new era, but it’s still Alabama. DeBoer inherited a great roster from the retired Nick Saban and probably had more roster retention than originally anticipated. That’s what happens when you’re a solid head coach that just made the na...

Croatian Center Commits to Illinois

Illinois added to their 2024 recruiting class this week with the news the Croatian center Tomislav Ivisic has committed to the program. The 7’1” big man is the brother of Arkansas’ Zvonimir Ivisic. Ivisic’s twin brother, Zvonimir, previously played for Kentucky where he was coached by assistant Orlando Antigua. Antigua joined the Illini coaching staff this offseason, with the new hire pivotal in landing Tomislav. Ivisic is a 20 year old big man...

"We view him a little bit different" - Reggie Miller on how close Nikola Jokic is to becoming an all-time great

Reggie Miller believes that Jokic still needs to do more to be perceived as one of the greatest players in NBA history.

PGA Championship: Will Masters winner Scottie Scheffler play in 2024's second major?

Fresh off a Masters win in April, what is Scottie Scheffler's status for the 2024 PGA Championship?

Darlington throwback schemes: 2024 edition

Keep track of this year's paint schemes for the annual Throwback Weekend at Darlington Raceway, updated as they are revealed.

2024 Myrtle Beach Classic odds, field: Surprising PGA picks, predictions from model that's nailed 11 majors

SportsLine's proven model simulated the Myrtle Beach Classic 2024 10,000 times and revealed its PGA golf picks

2024 NFL schedule release sneak peek: Here are seven things we already know about this year's slate of games

The 2024 schedule isn't out yet, but we already know quite a few things about this year's slate of games

The Most Realistic Players Who Could Replace Joel Embiid And Kawhi Leonard On 2024 Team USA

Team USA has intense competition for the two roster spots for the 2024 Olympics if Joel Embiid and Kawhi Leonard miss out.

WNBA Makes Decision On Angel Reese's Second Preseason Game

The WNBA took serious heat over the weekend, for not streaming the Chicago Sky vs. Minnesota Lynx preseason game, which featured the professional debut of Angel Reese. “I mean, it sucks," Ionescu said at the Liberty’s Media Day on Saturday. “I think representation of every team is important. … ...

WNBA players still dare to play in Russia despite the Griner case: Who are they?

Russia is known to be holding a number of Americans in its jails. Two WNBA players were among a dozen Americans that opted to play in Russia this past offseason, a decision New York Liberty forward Kayla Thornton said raised a few eyebrows following Brittney Griner's incarceration in 2022. "I had a lot of people trying to question my decision and were like, 'Are you sure?'" Thornton told The Associated Press. "Me and my family prayed about it...

10 Best Free Agents For The Philadelphia 76ers In 2024 Offseason

The 76ers have their best chance to create a Big Three this summer by targeting some elite free agents.

Federal appeals court upholds ruling that Zion Williamson's 2019 contract with an agent was void

RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A federal appeals court has upheld a 2021 ruling that NBA star Zion Williamson's contract with a marketing agent was void because the agent was not licensed in North Carolina when the two entered an agreement in 2019. Florida-based agent Gina Ford had sought $100 million from Williamson, claiming the former Duke All-American improperly broke an agreement she had to represent him in endorsement deals. A federal judge in North...

2024 NBA playoffs: Second-round scores, schedule, times, TV, key stats, who to watch

The conference semifinals are just about set. Which teams will continue the momentum they've built from the first round?

Browns 2024 schedule: opponents, storylines and predictions

Here's a look at the biggest storylines and matchups for the Cleveland Browns heading into the 2024 season.

Will Scottie Scheffler play in the PGA Championship?

Scheffler has made it clear that he wants to be with his wife to welcome their first child.

Mark Jackson shares who are the top 5 pure point guards in NBA history: "Magic Johnson is number one"

Jackson — one of the best dimers in league history — revealed his personal list of the best pure point guards.

NHL draft lottery odds, top prospects, how to watch

Boston University star Macklin Celebrini is the top prospect in the 2024 NHL draft. Who has the best odds to win Tuesday night's draft lottery?

U.S. Open: NBC Sports adds controversial voice for its coverage at Pinehurst No. 2.

Brandel Chamblee will serve as lead analyst for NBC Sports at this year’s U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Way too early top 25: Where does Tennessee check in after landing three transfers?

Too high? Too low?

Open thread: What is the best upcoming Detroit Lions position battle?

With a deep roster, the Detroit Lions are going to have some intriguing battles for roster spots this offseason.

Carlos Sainz quizzed on FIA nationality bias after Fernando Alonso’s big accusation

Fernando Alonso is worried "nationality matters" when the stewards make their rulings.

Every State’s Greatest Athlete All-Time

College football's biggest winners and losers from spring practice, transfer portal

With spring practice in the books across major college football, let's take a look at the biggest winners and losers from spring semester and the second transfer portal window.

Asterisk Talley, 15, qualifies for U.S. Women's Open

LPGA Tour rookie Gabriela Ruffels and 15-year-old amateur Asterisk Talley have qualified for the 2024 U.S. Women's Open. Ruffels, 24, finished first at Monday's qualifying tournament at San Joaquin Country Club in Fresno, Calif., firing rounds of 70 and 66 to finish at 6 under.

NFL schedule release: 7 matchups to circle on the calendar

Chiefs vs. Bills again? Yes please.

2024 Big Ten QB Rankings: Who Battles for No. 2 Behind Dillon Gabriel?

The Big Ten has had talented passers in years past, but in 2024, the potential is off the charts. Even at the bottom of the list, there are experienced passers, and in the middle of the pack lay young but budding signal-callers ready to prove their worth. Yet, No. 1 and 2 aren’t a surprise in the 2024 Big Ten QB Rankings. Big Ten 2024 QB Rankings 18) Jack Lausch and Ryan Hilinski, Northwestern Wildcats After flashing in four starts last season,...

UNC Basketball: Setting reasonable expectations for the Heels’ next center

UNC’s next big doesn’t need to be a home run hitter, they just need to have a good batting average.