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A Watershed Moment: USF Lands Brian Hartline to Lead a National Power Push

When the history of University of South Florida football is written some time in the distant future, Wednesday’s hiring of coach Brian Hartline might rank along with the hiring of…

Top NIL-Earning Big Men in Men’s College Basketball

In the world of men’s college basketball, it pays to be big. Literally. When it comes to NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) earnings, centers and forwards dominate. They occupy the…

Ryan Silverfield Takes Over at Arkansas With Immediate Expectations

Ryan Silverfield hasn’t called a single Hog snap, but the pressure around Arkansas football is already building: Razorbacks fans want SEC relevance, and fast. He’ll begin his tenure in Fayetteville…

Stanford Enters Final Four as College Cup Favorite

The NCAA Division I women’s soccer tournament hasn’t played out in the manner many expected. Defending national champion North Carolina, which owns a record 22 national championships, is gone. So…

Sumrall Looks to Make Florida an Offensive Powerhouse — Again

Perhaps the only person of note missing from Monday’s Gator lovefest in Gainesville was Tim Tebow. As the University of Florida introduced new football coach Jon Sumrall, Steve Spurrier, Danny…

Tight Ends Surge in NIL Value: The 2025–26 Rise of College Football’s New Glamour Position

Tight ends have traditionally lived outside the spotlight in college football. But in the new NIL era, that’s changing fast — and one high school senior is redefining what’s possible…

Why the Olympics Still Deliver America’s Most Powerful Sports Moments

If you’re an American and around 50 years old, there’s a good chance you’d give the same answer when asked about the most important sports moment of your lifetime. The…

How Athletes Can Build a Fan Following in the NIL Era

Recognition has always been hugely important for athletes. Awards, media coverage, chatter, and especially social-media exposure can mean the difference between earning a scholarship and being overlooked. Olympic athletes and…

Room for NIL Growth in Women’s Swimming

Technically, women’s swimming is considered a non-revenue sport by the NCAA. But many swimmers are still earning money through Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) opportunities — just not at the…

NIL-Heavy Nebraska Tournament Favorite in Volleyball

Money talks rather loudly in the world of NCAA Division I volleyball. Nebraska — which features six of the 13 players with the highest NIL (Name, Image and Likeness) estimated…