CHICAGO (AP) — The Big Ten Conference would do away with its championship game if college football adopts a 24-team playoff. Commissioner Tony Petitti says that’s a worthwhile sacrifice to get his preferred postseason format. “When we make this decision as a league – are we going to ...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Goalkeeper Matt Freese admits he's not quite gotten over the United States' abrupt exit from the 2026 World Cup following a 4-1 loss to Belgium in the round of 16. And quite frankly, he's not sure he ever will. “Big losses in tough moments are things you never ...
The one-two finishers in the Grade III Indiana Derby are among the 28 3-year-olds nominated to the $400,000 Grade III West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer Casino, Resort & Races. The Derby and the $200,000 West Virginia Governor’s Stakes highlight the Sunday, Aug. 9, program which will begin ...
CINCINNATI (AP) — JJ Bleday hit a solo home run in the first inning and five Cincinnati pitchers combined for the shutout as the Reds defeated the Cleveland Guardians 2-0 and split a day-night doubleheader Tuesday. Kyle Manzardo hit a grand slam, Chase DeLauter scored the go-ahead run on a ...
CHICAGO (AP) — Defending national champion Indiana has three of the 12 players selected for preseason honors to lead all teams. Rather than putting together a traditional preseason all-conference team, the Big Ten has a media panel select 12 players for preseason honors without regard to ...
WHEELING – The Wheeling Nailers are excited to announce their first player signing of the 2026 offseason. Wheeling has re-signed defenseman Aidan Sutter to an ECHL contract. Sutter, 23, is coming off of his first full professional season, as he recorded three goals, six assists, nine points, and a plus-9 rating in 47 regular season contests with Wheeling. The blueliner then appeared in 10 of the club's 17 games during the Kelly Cup Playoffs. His first big moment from the 2025-26 season came in the second game of the campaign, when he scored his first career goal at Maine on October ...
