PWHL introducing 2 6-team conferences and adding a quarterfinal playoff round entering Year 4

October 3, 2026

The Professional Women's Hockey League's addition of four new teams is translating into more games, an expanded playoff format and the introduction of two six-team conferences entering its fourth season. The PWHL unveiled major adaptations on Friday in releasing its 180-game regular-season schedule running from Dec. 5 to April 18, and includes the league's previously announced first All-Star event on March 7. The PWHL's popular "Takeover Tour" series is back and expanding from 16 to 24 outings, with the neutral site locations yet to be revealed. "The schedule reflects the PWHL's ...

College football coaches big fans of NCAA’s 5-in-5 rule, taking redshirt decisions off their plate

September 30, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — College football coaches have one thing off their overflowing plates. In an era that has added revenue sharing, NIL and the transfer portal to day-to-day duties, coaches no longer need to decide if seldom-used players — usually, freshmen — should appear in four or ...

Jahmyr Gibbs’ 3rd touchdown with 2:25 left lifts Lions to 31-24 win over Jets

September 29, 2026

DETROIT — Jahmyr Gibbs took a toss sweep to the right, reversed field and raced to the left side of the end zone for a 17-yard touchdown. He was just getting warmed up. Gibbs ran for another touchdown in the second half and had a go-ahead 11-yard reception with 2:25 left for his third ...

Verlander leaves final start of 21-year career as 7-year-old daughter sprints to the mound for hug

September 29, 2026

DETROIT — Justin Verlander had just retired the leadoff batter in the sixth inning of his major league finale when Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch walked from the dugout toward home plate. The pitcher's 7-year-old daughter suddenly sprinted to the mound. "That completely blindsided me, ...

Colandrea’s two TD passes and stout defense lifts unbeaten Nebraska past Michigan State, 31-13

September 28, 2026

EAST LANSING, Mich. — Anthony Colandrea passed for 212 yards and two first-half touchdowns as undefeated Nebraska pulled away to a 31-13 win over mistake-prone Michigan State in the Big Ten opener for both teams on Saturday. Vincent Genatone scored twice for Nebraska (4-0, 1-0) while Mekhi Nelson rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown. Kwazi Gilmer caught three passes for 63 yards, including a 44-yard score. "Really fired up for the guys," Cornhuskers coach Matt Rhule said. "It's a great first step." The Cornhuskers' defense held the Spartans to 252 total yards, recorded six sacks ...

No. 17 Iowa drives for last-play TD to beat No. 18 Michigan 20-19

September 28, 2026

ANN ARBOR, Mich. — In the same stadium where Michigan was given an extra second in a controversial win over Western Michigan, the Iowa Hawkeyes took full advantage of having one more snap with two ticks on the clock. Hank Brown threw a game-ending, 16-yard touchdown pass to Reece Vander ...