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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the Loyola Chicago team chaplain who rose to fame during the Ramblers’ 2018 Final Four run, died Thursday.

She was 106.

http://dlvr.it/TNbPRc

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 1d

In honor of Cam Skattebo continuing to wow folks only now on an even bigger stage, read this if you haven't. Some of these stories just seem unbelievable, but with him at this point, they don't: www.nytimes.com/athletic/601...

Those who never doubted Cameron Skattebo share validation: ‘No one understood what we were looking at’

"We knew exactly what we were looking at and nobody else understood," said Cam Skattebo's high school coach of the Sun Devils star.

www.nytimes.com

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Brian Hamilton @brianchamilton.bsky.social · 1d

I'm legitimately waiting for us to fact check and delete this

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 1d

The Giants scored the most points they’ve had against the Eagles since 2012 🔥

Brian Hamilton @brianchamilton.bsky.social · 1d

The Seahawks-Bucs game was, uniform-wise, nirvana. But Phillies-Dodgers these two days is making a strong hold-my-beer case

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 2d

On many levels, the NFL’s foray into the UK has been a smashing success.

However, plenty of things have happened on these London trips that are far from normal.

Enter fights, firings and fanfare: http://dlvr.it/TNYSBR

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 3d

The Cubs were beaten Monday by a guy the White Sox demoted this spring and a team they have a decided financial advantage over.

Chicago has been pushed to the brink.

http://dlvr.it/TNXRLZ

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 4d

Same.

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Bruce Feldman @brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social · 5d

The best story that happened in football this weekend was Jerry Neuheisel.
Reporting with Ira Gorawara on a remarkable day at the Rose Bowl that left a bunch of football coaches all across the country beaming. www.nytimes.com/athletic/669...

After years waiting to call plays, ‘Mr. UCLA’ Jerry Neuheisel got his chance. It was worth the wait

For college football coaches who know UCLA "institution" Jerry Neuheisel, Saturday's miracle win is that much sweeter.

www.nytimes.com

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5d

Rick Neuheisel went from neutral CBS studio analyst to passionate dad in one afternoon, and the college football world got to see it live Saturday afternoon.

His reaction to his son Jerry and UCLA upsetting Penn State:

http://dlvr.it/TNV3zH

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5d

The latest AP Poll Top 25 is here 👀

Three of the top four teams to start the season are now unranked one week into October: Texas, Penn State and Clemson.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 5d

The perfect NFL uniform matchup doesn't exis—

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 6d

Patience in college football went out the door with amateurism. And so did the old ways of roster building.

Get money. Get wins. If you can’t get either, get out. That means you, too, Bill Belichick.

http://dlvr.it/TNTxHv

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 6d

For the first time in a dozen years, Florida State-Miami will resemble what the rivalry is supposed to be.

It’s not the glory days, but after what these programs and this series have been through, it’s a nice welcome back to the national stage.

✍️ @mattbakercfb.bsky.social

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 6d

Breaking News from @theathletic.com: UCLA won its first game of the season against No. 7 Penn State, 42-37, in a major college football upset.

UCLA stuns Penn State: How 0-4 Bruins upset No. 7 Nittany Lions, plus more takeaways

Previously winless UCLA shocked No. 7 Penn State 42-37 on Saturday afternoon at the Rose Bowl behind Nico Iamaleava's five touchdowns.

www.nytimes.com

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Brian Hamilton @brianchamilton.bsky.social · 6d

They haven’t invented words to describe how bad a loss that is for Penn State.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 7d

What began a decade ago as the story of a homegrown star morphed into years of bitter playoff disappointments and mounting fan resentment.

In the end, Mitch Marner’s eight-year, $96 million contract with the Vegas Golden Knights, was more than a money grab. He needed to leave.

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 8d

After 164 games, the Cubs' season boils down to nine innings at Wrigley Field Thursday afternoon.

Chicago believes it can meet the moment.

We’ll all be watching to see if they’re right.

http://dlvr.it/TNR98j

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 9d

Could a potential work stoppage halt momentum and stunt what has been the most prosperous time in WNBA history?

http://dlvr.it/TNQlF5

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 9d

EXCLUSIVE: Kelsey Plum is finally Unrivaled.

The 2x Olympic gold medalist and 2x WNBA champion will join the 3×3 league’s second season, she tells The Athletic.

More details from @sabreenajm.bsky.social: www.nytimes.com/athletic/art...

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 10d

Keep Saturday, October 11th circled on your college football calendar 👀

It will likely feature the two front-runners for the Heisman Trophy: Dante Moore and Fernando Mendoza.

Our straw poll: http://dlvr.it/TNNWj4

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The Athletic @theathletic.com · 11d

The hype, as usual these days, got out of control. Arch Manning, Cade Klubnik, Garrett Nussmeier …

This “special” crop, one month in, has looked anything but.

🔗: http://dlvr.it/TNN7QC

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Brendan Quinn @bfquinn.bsky.social · 11d

As the blame game comes for Keegan Bradley, let’s remember how this all began, back in July 2024, when he was first asked in a press conference why he was chosen as U.S. captain.

His response?

“I don’t know.”

www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...

Keegan Bradley is an easy scapegoat. That doesn’t mean he’s the right one

If anything, he's the collateral damage of the shortsighted, illogical and borderline unfair decision made to choose him in the first place.

www.nytimes.com

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Reposted by Brian Hamilton

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 12d

Sunday, the United States staged one of the greatest Ryder Cup comebacks of all time.

They just didn't win it.

http://dlvr.it/TNMGtj

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Brian Hamilton @brianchamilton.bsky.social · 11d

Reposted by Brian Hamilton

The Athletic @theathletic.com · 12d

JUST IN: USC star JuJu Watkins will miss the entire 2025-2026 season as she continues to recover from a torn ACL injury she suffered in March.

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