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Drake Men’s Basketball Announces Five Additions to Roster
Four transfers and prep standout bolster 2026-2027 Bulldogs. Drake Athletic Communications DES MOINES, Iowa — Drake head men’s basketball coach Eric Henderson has announced the addition of five student-athletes to the 2026-27 roster. The group includes four transfers – Justin Burns (Northwest Florida State College), Jon Carroll (Morehead State), Dre Kindell (Wichita State), and Gabe Oldham… Continue reading
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SEC Holds the Cards to 24-Team College Football Playoff
While there has been plenty of momentum toward a 24-team College Football Playoff, the decision ultimately rests with the SEC. Amanda Christovich | Front Office Sports When it comes to whether the College Football Playoff will expand to 24 teams, the SEC holds all the cards. The commissioners of the Big Ten, ACC, and Big 12… Continue reading
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Big Ten on a roll at spring meetings, trying to solve playoff stalemate and other college problems
EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — It’s no stretch to say that in the battle of wills, visions and, yes, national titles being waged across the college-sports landscape, the Big Ten has taken the lead. Leaders in the conference currently holding the football, men’s and women’s basketball titles opened their annual spring meeting Monday with… Continue reading
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Iowa State wrestling adds Javier Maldonado as assistant coach
Iowa State men’s wrestling has added another assistant coach. Noah LaBlanc | Sports Reporter, Iowa State Daily AMES — Iowa State men’s wrestling added Javier Maldonado as an assistant coach amid a reshaping of the program. Maldonado spent the past seven seasons on the coaching staff at Little Rock. Maldonado will fill the final spot on… Continue reading
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Hawkeyes men’s basketball coach Ben McCollum signs 6-year contract extension at Iowa
Iowa’s deep run in the NCAA Tournament has earned Ben McCollum a new contract. McCollum, who led the Hawkeyes to a 24-13 record and the team’s first appearance in the Elite Eight since 1987 in his first season, signed a contract extension through 2032. The University of Iowa on Monday announced the extension, which was first reported… Continue reading
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Fueled by beer ads, March Madness tournaments will expand to 76 teams each starting next season
EDDIE PELLS | Associated Press The magical March Madness cocktail will now include eight more teams, eight more games and more of one other ingredient, too: beer. Maybe wine, too. The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next season, explaining that it made the… Continue reading
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