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Big Ten expected to approve Oregon, Washington as new members as Pac-12 stumbles further: Sources

The Big Ten is expected to officially approve Oregon and Washington as new members later Friday, league sources tell The Athletic.The news comes after...

WWE’s push into college sports is already creating new pro wrestlers

ORLANDO, Fla. — Fifteen months ago, Roman Macek was an all-conference offensive lineman at Duquesne and a student in the law school, with one...

MSU’s Sharonda McDonald-Kelley, Illinois’ Tyra Perry become first Black women softball coaches in Power 5 matchup

Friday’s Michigan State and Illinois college softball game made history with coaches Sharonda McDonald-Kelley (Spartans) and Tyra Perry (Illini). Here’s what you need to...

Which women’s college basketball program is a sleeping giant? Coaches’ anonymous answers

Editor’s note: Over the last month, The Athletic has spoken with more than 30 women’s college basketball coaches about an array of topics from...

The Big Ten is better than ever. Is that enough to reach the Final Four?

MINNEAPOLIS — If there were ever a season for the Big Ten to reach the Final Four, this would be it, right? Because Big...

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