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Big 12 football media days preview: Yormark set to take the stage in aftermath of Sorsby affair

Big 12 football media days preview: Yormark set to take the stage in aftermath of Sorsby affair

Jon Wilner, Bay Area News Group  |  Posted July 2 - 11:45 p.m.  |  Save Story

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark rarely meets a pitch he cannot sell, a narrative he cannot spin or, it seems, a problem he cannot solve for the conference he serves.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 media days preview and storylines; a look at Arizona football

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Big 12 media days preview and storylines; a look at Arizona football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted July 2 - 12:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

Next week is Big 12 media days, and there will be several big storylines for the University of Utah.
Big 12 football 2026 preseason rankings

Big 12 football 2026 preseason rankings

KSL Sports  |  Posted July 2 - 12:07 p.m.  |  Save Story

As the Big 12 enters year three of the 16-team era, local college football teams have reason to be optimistic.
Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule

Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule

The Associated Press  |  Posted July 1 - 3:54 p.m.  |  Save Story

An Ohio judge will make a ruling next week on a preliminary injunction request from 24 men's and women's college basketball players suing the NCAA, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
The Utah Checkdown podcast: Morgan Scalley goes heavy on in-state recruiting; a preview of BYU football

The Utah Checkdown podcast: Morgan Scalley goes heavy on in-state recruiting; a preview of BYU football

Josh Furlong, KSL  |  Posted June 30 - 12:15 p.m.  |  Save Story

It's been a busy couple weeks, with the NCAA making a change to its eligibility rules and allowing FCS teams to take part in join practices.
Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'

Deion Sanders says he feels like his old self a year after surgery: 'I consider myself cancer-free'

Arnie Stapleton, Associated Press  |  Updated June 29 - 1:58 p.m.  |  Save Story

self again a year after undergoing surgery to remove his cancerous bladder.
Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville

Al Lesar, Associated Press  |  Updated June 27 - 7:33 p.m.  |  Save Story

Candace Parker's basketball journey has come full circle.
Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction

Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction

Doug Feinberg, Associated Press  |  Updated June 26 - 10:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.
Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Trinidad Chambliss disagrees with LSU coach Lane Kiffin about how Black recruits view Ole Miss

Brett Martel, Associated Press  |  Updated June 26 - 4:09 p.m.  |  Save Story

Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.
BYU adds another top-25 Directors' Cup finish, tops among Big 12

BYU adds another top-25 Directors' Cup finish, tops among Big 12

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Updated June 25 - 7:02 p.m.  |  Save Story

The Cougars finished ranked No. 25 in the final Learfield Directors' Cup standings for Division I schools, the third top-25 finish in the past six seasons and the first time BYU has finished in the top 25 in back-to-back seasons since 2001 and 2002.
Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season

Ohio lawsuit alleges new NCAA rule unfairly denies high school Class of '22 athletes a 5th season

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 24 - 4:42 p.m.  |  Save Story

Less than 24 hours after the NCAA Division I Cabinet approved a monumental change in eligibility rules, a group of 15 college basketball players filed a lawsuit in an Ohio state court claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with first pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Washington Wizards select AJ Dybantsa with first pick in 2026 NBA Draft

Chandler Holt, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 6:13 p.m.  |  Save Story

With the No. 1 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, the Washington Wizards selected BYU wing AJ Dybantsa.
Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL

Brendan Sorsby has to wait until 2027 to join the NFL

Rob Maaddi, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 5:05 p.m.  |  Save Story

Brendan Sorsby will have to wait until 2027 to begin his NFL career.
NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

NCAA panel approves new eligibility rules giving Division I athletes 5 years to play 5 seasons

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 23 - 4:32 p.m.  |  Save Story

The NCAA adopted a new eligibility model for Division I athletes allowing five seasons of competition over a five-year period beginning upon initial college enrollment or the academic year following their 19th birthday, whichever occurs first. The Division I Cabinet approved the change from the longstanding tenet of college sports that gave athletes five years to complete four seasons of competition with their eligibility clock starting at the time of enrollment, regardless of age. It eliminates waivers for extended eligibility except for pregnancy, religious missions or active-duty military service. No longer will extensions be considered for athletes who are injured.
BYU's longest tenured head coach will retire after the 2026 season

BYU's longest tenured head coach will retire after the 2026 season

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 9:49 a.m.  |  Save Story

Legendary BYU women's soccer coach Jennifer Rockwood announced Tuesday she will retire in December following the conclusion of the 2026 season.
Utah Tech opens Big Sky era with biggest test. Are the Trailblazers ready for it?

Utah Tech opens Big Sky era with biggest test. Are the Trailblazers ready for it?

Sean Walker, KSL  |  Posted June 23 - 9:08 a.m.  |  Save Story

The Trailblazers will be full members of the Big Sky Conference this fall, an aspirational moment for Utah's newest Division I university that has only been a full member for two years.
Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row

Oklahoma rolls past Tar Heels 13-2 for 1st national championship since 1994 and SEC's 7th in a row

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 22 - 10:28 p.m.  |  Save Story

The way its regular season unfolded, a national championship for Oklahoma would have seemed impossible.
North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense

North Carolina forces winner-take-all CWS final after Lynch, Glauber cool off Oklahoma's hot offense

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 21 - 5:34 p.m.  |  Save Story

North Carolina coach Scott Forbes had to make a quick pitching change when starter Ryan Lynch tweaked his left oblique midway through Game 2 of the College World Series finals.
Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Oklahoma a win away from national title after roughing up North Carolina ace in Game 1 of CWS finals

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 20 - 6:03 p.m.  |  Save Story

His team one win away from the national championship, Oklahoma coach Skip Johnson won't mess with success.
North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners

North Carolina going for 1st national title in baseball in CWS finals against surging Sooners

Eric Olson, Associated Press  |  Updated June 19 - 4:38 p.m.  |  Save Story

Scott Forbes had just wrapped up a College World Series news conference Friday when Skip Johnson walked into the room to pose with him for an annual picture of the head coaches next to the national championship trophy, a longtime tradition the day before the start of the finals.