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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 1m

Dante Moore of Oregon remains the leader in this week's college football quarterback rankings but Miami's Carson Beck is closing fast.

Carson Beck closes on Dante Moore in latest college football quarterback rankings

Dante Moore of Oregon remains the leader in this week's college football quarterback rankings but Miami's Carson Beck is closing fast.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 29m

USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft features a major shift at the top, with QBs Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore battling it out for No. 1.

2026 NFL mock draft has huge QB shake-up as Jets, Browns get bold

USA TODAY Sports' latest 2026 NFL mock draft features a major shift at the top, with QBs Fernando Mendoza and Dante Moore battling it out for No. 1.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 1h

Not all preseason expectations are met and that's especially true at the quarterback position. Our list of the 10 biggest disappointments this season.

Arch Manning leads the 10 biggest quarterback disappointments in college football

Not all preseason expectations are met and that's especially true at the quarterback position. Our list of the 10 biggest disappointments this season.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 1h

The Mercury are down 2-0 in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but confident in their ability to turn the tide. It starts with defense.

Mercury must find their defensive edge to stay alive vs. Aces in WNBA Finals

The Mercury are down 2-0 in the 2025 WNBA Finals, but confident in their ability to turn the tide. It starts with defense.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 2h

The Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima boxing event on DAZN is just a few days away. Here is everything to know.

Jaron Ennis vs. Uisma Lima: Full card, how to watch Saturday's fight

The Jaron Ennis vs Uisma Lima boxing event on DAZN is just a few days away. Here is everything to know.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 2h

The latest NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 6 sees a couple of new names entering the top 10.

Jared Goff takes top spot in NFL QB power rankings for Week 6

The latest NFL quarterback power rankings for Week 6 sees a couple of new names entering the top 10.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 3h

Explore the latest contract details for Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule.

Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule 2025 contract details: Salary, buyout and more

Explore the latest contract details for Nebraska football coach Matt Rhule.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 3h

Here's latest injury update regarding Oklahoma football QB John Mateer from Sooners coaches Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle ahead of the Texas game.

John Mateer injury update: Latest on Oklahoma QB ahead of Red River Rivalry

Here's latest injury update regarding Oklahoma football QB John Mateer from Sooners coaches Brent Venables and Ben Arbuckle ahead of the Texas game.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4h

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

WNBA games today: Schedule, times, how to watch for Oct. 8

Here's the full WNBA schedule for Oct. 8, including game times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 4h

USAT's Lorenzo Reyes breaks down the best games from NFL Week 5.

NFL Week 5 Overreactions: Eagles & Jaxson Dart given first loss, Bucs are high in the NFC

USAT's Lorenzo Reyes breaks down the best games from NFL Week 5.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 5h

Following a scary injury to Oklahoma receiver Keontez Lewis, the university will add padding to the brick wall in the end zone, per Brent Venables.

Brent Venables says Oklahoma to add padding to brick wall after Keontez Lewis injury

Following a scary injury to Oklahoma receiver Keontez Lewis, the university will add padding to the brick wall in the end zone, per Brent Venables.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 5h

A planned documentary series from Hulu detailing Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina will no longer be happening, according to a report

Bill Belichick, North Carolina no longer to be featured in Hulu documentary series: Report

A planned documentary series from Hulu detailing Bill Belichick's first season at North Carolina will no longer be happening, according to a report

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 6h

With his latest “Decision," LeBron James just burned through some of the goodwill he had worked so carefully to cultivate.

LeBron James leverages 'Decision' for cynical marketing ploy | Opinion

With his latest “Decision," LeBron James just burned through some of the goodwill he had worked so carefully to cultivate.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 6h

If you lost Omarion Hampton to injury and need help at running back, here are the top options. Plus, a wealth of tight ends now seem viable.

Fantasy football waiver wire: 14 players to add for NFL Week 6

If you lost Omarion Hampton to injury and need help at running back, here are the top options. Plus, a wealth of tight ends now seem viable.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 7h

If you're looking for a quarterback to stream, the Ravens and Cowboys have been the best defenses to target. See whose matchups are favorable this week.

Week 6 NFL fantasy quarterback rankings: Top QB streamers, starts

If you're looking for a quarterback to stream, the Ravens and Cowboys have been the best defenses to target. See whose matchups are favorable this week.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 7h

Major League Baseball will feature four Divisional Series playoff games Wednesday, with each offering the possibility of a booze-fueled celebration.

Championship series berths are there for the taking during MLB's playoff quadrupleheader

Major League Baseball will feature four Divisional Series playoff games Wednesday, with each offering the possibility of a booze-fueled celebration.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 8h

Aaron Judge helped the Yankees overcome a five-run deficit to win Game 3 and stay alive for another day.

Aaron Judge's clutch bomb revives New York Yankees in ALDS vs Toronto Blue Jays

Aaron Judge helped the Yankees overcome a five-run deficit to win Game 3 and stay alive for another day.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 8h

Jeff Malott, the brother of UFC fighter Mike Malott, fought Colorado's Josh Manson in the Kings' season opener.

Kings' Jeff Malott, UFC fighter's brother, fights Josh Manson in season opener

Jeff Malott, the brother of UFC fighter Mike Malott, fought Colorado's Josh Manson in the Kings' season opener.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 9h

There was plenty of fallout to the Bengals' surprising Joe Flacco trade with the Browns on Tuesday, but who gained – or lost – the most?

Shedeur Sanders, Ja'Marr Chase and more top Joe Flacco trade winners and losers

There was plenty of fallout to the Bengals' surprising Joe Flacco trade with the Browns on Tuesday, but who gained – or lost – the most?

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 9h

Texas Tech said it "modernized" it's "double T" look that honors the retro look, as well as new Red Raider marks.

Texas Tech unveils new logo, incites mixed reactions among college football fans

Texas Tech said it "modernized" it's "double T" look that honors the retro look, as well as new Red Raider marks.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 10h

LeBron James must take responsibility for his 'Second Decision' stunt that undermines his judgment as a leader for the Lakers.

LeBron James undermines his leadership with 'Second Decision' stunt

LeBron James must take responsibility for his 'Second Decision' stunt that undermines his judgment as a leader for the Lakers.

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USA TODAY Sports @usatodaysports.usatoday.com · 10h

Odell Beckham Jr. announced Tuesday he was being suspended for six games for a violation of the NFL's policy against performance-enhancing substances.