ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ

NFL April 5

Dean Wells, former NFL linebacker and Kentucky standout, dead at 54 following cancer battle

Dean Wells, a nine-year NFL veteran and Kentucky legend, died this week at 54 following a two-year battle with cancer.

Tennessee Volunteers March 28

Tennessee heading back to Elite Eight as defense steps up in win over Kentucky

Zakai Zeigler had 18 points and 10 assists, and Tennessee put together a dominant defensive effort in a 78-65 victory over Kentucky.

Kansas Jayhawks March 25

Which schools have the most Final Four appearances in NCAA Men's Tournament history?

Duke, Kentucky and Michigan State can climb up the all-time standings for most Final Four appearances this weekend. Where does each one currently rank?

Tennessee Volunteers March 24

2025 Men's March Madness odds: Who is favored to make the Final Four?

The NCAA men's Final Four is not too far in the future. Check out the odds for the national semifinals, set to begin on April 5.

Kentucky Wildcats March 21

Pitino, Calipari both share love for basketball — 'that's where similarities end'

Close friends? Nope. Rivals? Not according to them. So how do you describe Rick Pitino and John Calipari's relationship? "We're both Italian, we both love the game. I think that's where the similarities end."

North Carolina Tar Heels March 21

Which schools have won the most NCAA Men's Tournament Championships?

Which NCAA men's basketball programs have the most national championship victories? ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports Research compiled the list.

Kentucky Wildcats March 20

Kentucky coach Mark Pope makes good on promise to help cover fans' gas money for trip to NCAA tournament game

Mark Pope hopes that Kentucky fans will have a noticeable presence during the Wildcats' first round game in the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in Wisconsin.

Saint Mary’s Gaels March 20

2025 March Madness: One thing to know about every NCAA Tournament team

The 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is here! ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports offers up one tidbit to know about all 64 teams ahead of March Madness!

Sports March 19

Riley Gaines, former Lia Thomas opponent, praises Trump admin for pausing federal funds to UPenn

Riley Gaines praised the Trump administration Wednesday for pausing $175 million in federal funding to UPenn over its inclusion of trans athletes in women's sports.

Auburn Tigers March 18

NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament: 68 players to know heading into the Big Dance

From Duke's Cooper Flagg to Wofford's Corey Tripp, John Fanta lists the 68 names to know ahead of the 2025 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament.

Kentucky Wildcats March 18

'Championship or bust': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wants more than an MVP in OKC this season

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander already feels like the best player in the NBA. Now, he wants to use that feeling to bring a championship to Oklahoma City.

Auburn Tigers March 16

2025 NCAA Tournament projections: Indiana, UNC, Xavier all in play for final bids

Selection Sunday is here! Will UNC, Xavier and Indiana find their way into the tourney? Mike DeCourcy answers that and more with his latest NCAA Tournament projections.

Florida Gators March 9

College basketball rankings: Duke takes over No. 1; St. John's enters top 5

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports' John Fanta breaks down what stood out most from the weekend and reveals his latest top 25 rankings.

Michigan State Spartans March 7

College basketball weekend preview: Five best matchups to watch

College basketball is officially winding down, but the games are as important as ever. Here are this weekend's top five matchups!

Alabama Crimson Tide February 24

AP Top 25: Auburn holding strong atop men's poll; preseason No. 1 Kansas out

Auburn remains atop the AP Top 25 for the seventh straight week, while preseason No. 1 Kansas dropped out for the first time in nearly four years.

Texas Longhorns February 24

AP Top 25: Texas is No. 1 in women's poll for the first time in 21 years

tktktkt

Illinois Fighting Illini February 21

College basketball weekend preview: Top five matchups to tune into Saturday

College basketball continues to deliver with a fantastic slate of games this weekend. Here are the five best games to watch Saturday!

Michael Jordan February 21

What are the 10 best men's college basketball seasons by a freshman?

What are the 10 best college basketball seasons by a freshman? ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports Research compiled the list. See who made the cut!

Alabama Crimson Tide February 17

AP Top 25: Auburn remains No. 1, Florida up to No. 2 in men's poll

Auburn's win at Alabama assured the Tigers would keep the No. 1 ranking in the AP men's poll, while Florida improved to No. 2.

Purdue Boilermakers February 3

AP Top 25: Maryland enters for first time since 2023; Auburn remains No. 1

Auburn remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 men's poll, while Maryland is back for the first time in nearly two years.

UCLA Bruins February 3

AP Top 25: USC drops to No. 7 after loss, UCLA remains No. 1 in women's poll

USC's second loss of the season dropped the Trojans to seventh in The Associated Press Top 25 women's basketball poll Monday.

Arkansas Razorbacks February 2

John Calipari booed in return to Kentucky, but gets last laugh as Arkansas pulls off upset

Making his return to Lexington after coaching Kentucky for 15 seasons, John Calipari was booed by the Wildcat faithful, but he got the last laugh.

Tennessee Volunteers January 24

College basketball weekend preview: Top five games to watch Saturday

College basketball has an eye-popping slate scheduled for this weekend. Here are the top five games and what to watch for!

Iowa State Cyclones December 23

AP Top 25: Tennessee, Auburn remain 1-2 in men's poll featuring 10 SEC teams

Tennessee and Auburn remained Nos. 1-2 atop the AP men's college basketball poll, which featured 10 total SEC teams.

TCU Horned Frogs December 23

AP Top 25: UCLA remains No. 1, USC climbs to No. 4 in women's poll

USC jumped to No. 4 in the AP women's college basketball poll after edging UConn. UCLA, South Carolina and Notre Dame remained 1-2-3.

Iowa State Cyclones December 9

AP Top 25: Tennessee is No. 1 after big shakeup; Kansas, Wisconsin tumble

Tennessee is the new No. 1 in men's college basketball after a massive shakeup in the AP Top 25, while Kansas took a tumble.

Notre Dame Fighting Irish December 9

AP Top 25: No. 19 Tennessee back in women's poll; UCLA, UConn remain 1-2

Tennessee is back in the AP Top 25 at No. 19, ending the school’s longest drought in the history of the women’s basketball poll.

Michigan State Spartans November 19

2024 College Football odds Week 13: Lines, spreads for best games of the week

College football Week 13 is here. Check out the lines for some of the biggest games on this weekend's slate.

Kentucky Wildcats November 16

Kentucky scores wild touchdown when Murray State defender botches easy interception in bizarre fashion

The Kentucky Wildcats scored one the wildest touchdowns you'll see this year after a Murray State defender let an easy interception slip through his fingers.

Connecticut Huskies November 4

2024-25 Best college basketball players and coaches: Top 50 rankings

ÐÓ°ÉÊÓƵ Sports college basketball reporter John Fanta reveals his list of the top 50 names — players and coaches – to watch throughout the road to March.