In case you haven’t heard, the latest crackpot College Football Playoff expansion idea was presented to Big Ten athletic directors recently. It goes something like this (you’re forgiven if you lose track): Either 24 or 28 teams, with the Big Ten and SEC receiving six or seven automatic bids, the Big 12 and ACC receiving two fewer and four slots …
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We’ve got a returning hero in Foxborough, a growing concern for Portland, and several Supporters’ Shield chasers dropping points. Plus a moment that made me smile, the deepest team in MLS history and a trio to maybe – hopefully, potentially – build around in Montréal. The story writes itself: second half at SeatGeek Stadium, the game 1-1, both teams pressing …
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Each week throughout the college football season, alumni, fans, media and the teams themselves look to the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll to see who is rising and moving within the national rankings. In the 2025 preseason poll, North Dakota State remains No. 1. And still No. 1. Those are familiar words with defending national champion North Dakota State, …
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Unlike other All-Star Games in North America, it’s not acceptable to decline an invitation or withdraw from an exhibition match without permission in Major League Soccer. Neither Lionel Messi nor Jordi Alba received prior approval from the MLS, as the Inter Miami stars skipped the league’s All-Star Game earlier this week in Austin, Texas. Both stars appear to misunderstand the …
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While the college football offseason brings significant player movement, the talent level continues to remain high in the Football Championship Subdivision. All 13 conferences and 54 schools are represented on the 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team. National powers lead the way on the 2025 Stats Perform FCS Preseason All-America Team. All 13 FCS conferences and 54 schools are …
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Agyemang departs Club for one of the largest transfer fees for an MLS SuperDraft pick in league history CHARLOTTE (Tuesday, July 15, 2025) – Charlotte FC today announced forward Patrick Agyemang has joined Derby County of the English Championship on a permanent transfer for a Club record fee. Charlotte FC also retains a sell-on percentage for Agyemang. Agyemang, 24, was …
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