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It’s Indiana and Miami in a college-football title matchup that once seemed impossible

Indiana wide receiver Elijah Sarrett (13) celebrates his touchdown reception with quarterback Fernando Mendoza (15) during the second half of the Peach Bowl NCAA college football playoff semifinal, Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press It looked improbable two months ago. Two years ago — impossible. But against the odds, Miami… Continue reading
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The transfer portal era and pursuit of NIL money is messy. Are there solutions?

Washington quarterbackDemond Williams Jr. (2) throws a pass during the LA Bowl NCAA college football game against Boise State, Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong) ANDREW DESTIN and TERESA WALKER | Associated Press A quarterback reportedly reneging on a lucrative deal to hit the transfer portal, only to return to his original school.… Continue reading
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Cincinnati women beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 for 1st win over ranked opponent since 2011

CINCINNATI (AP) — Mya Perry scored 26 points on 10-of-14 shooting, 4 of 6 from 3-point range, to help Cincinnati beat No. 11 Iowa State 71-63 on Wednesday night for the Bearcats’ first win over a ranked team in nearly 15 years. The Bearcats, who are 1-4 against Iowa State, beat a Top-25 opponent for… Continue reading
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Belmont beats Northern Iowa 78-65

Belmont three-point shooting stifles Panthers in first MVC loss of the season. CEDAR FALLS, Iowa (AP) — Jack Smiley helped lead Belmont over Northern Iowa on Wednesday with 19 points off the bench in a 78-65 victory. Smiley added six assists for the Bruins (14-3, 4-2 Missouri Valley Conference). Drew Scharnowski scored 18 points and… Continue reading
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Smith’s 18 lead Bradley past Drake 93-66

Bulldogs record stands 8-8 overall , 2-3 in Valley under Henderson PEORIA, Ill. (AP) — AJ Smith and Alex Huibregtse scored 18 points apiece in Bradley’s 93-66 victory against Drake on Wednesday night. Smith added six rebounds, and Huibregtse shot 6 of 10 (6 for 7 from 3-point range). Jaquan Johnson shot 5 for 7… Continue reading
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No. 3 Iowa State sets school record with 15-0 start after 70-60 win over Baylor

Iowa State guard Tamin Lipsey (3) goes up for a shot against Baylor center James Nnaji during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Waco, Tx. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez) STEPHEN HAWKINS | Associated Press WACO, Texas (AP) — Joshua Jefferson had 19 points and 17 rebounds as No.… Continue reading





