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NBA penalizes Clippers, Kawhi Leonard: Winners and losers from investigation

Fines, suspensions, forfeited picks and temporary league banishment. Those were the consequences the NBA came down with following their investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers for salary cap circumvention tactics with star Kawhi Leonard. The hammer came down hard on the Clippers, Leonard and those found to be involved with the investigation. (USA Today)

Wake Forest Sports Hall of Famer Alphonso Smith Passes Away

Wake Forest Athletics mourns the loss of former football standout Alphonso Smith, who passed away on Sept. 2, 2026. A Wake Forest Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Smith remains the ACC's leader for career interceptions with 21 and is also second in school history with 61 passes defended. He was also a key member of the 2006 ACC Championship team. (GoDeacs.com)

Candid Coaches: How many games should there be in college basketball's regular season?

This season will see an increase to a maximum of 32 games. The increase to 32 has opened a window for some teams to up their ambitions prior to league play. Among the throng of teams taking advantage of this extra regular season game by scheduling up and adding another notable matchup on the non-con slate: UConn, Duke, Arizona, UNC and Florida. (CBS Sports)

College football Week 1 takeaways: Michigan gets a gift, LSU looks title-ready and UMass wins

We've had a couple of days to let Rutgers' loss to UMass marinate and, no, it hasn't gotten easier to comprehend. It's probably more baffling when layered with more context about just how bad UMass football has been since going from the FCS to FBS in 2012. The Minutemen won just 26 games over the past 14 seasons, with a winning percentage of .163. (ESPN)

College football media flabbergasted by Michigan’s controversial Hail Mary win over Western Michigan

Immediately after the play, the stadium announcer said it was under review. And a few moments later, the head referee stepped to the middle of the field and said, “After review, there’s one second remaining in the game. Third down.” NBC rules analyst Terry McAulay was confused as to what the referees were seeing to add a second back on. (Awful Announcing)

'We're in this to build something': Why there's renewed optimism for Cal football

UC Berkeley chancellor Rich Lyons was about 12 when he started visiting one of his brothers on campus. His parents hadn't gone to college, but when his brother enrolled, those trips provided him an early window into a new world. An important part of that introduction came through football. He would come for the game and spend time with his brother. (ESPN)

At Virginia Tech, what does success look like for James Franklin?

Now, James Franklin is living the American Dream, as one of the most visible college football coaches in the country, and his most recent job has taken him closer to his roots. Virginia Tech is convinced that Franklin is the one to restore its winning tradition and get the Hokies into the College Football Playoff conversation. He's got a tall task ahead of him. (ESPN)

Tennessee Football Reveals Dolly Parton Tribute Helmet Sticker for 2026 Season

During his opening Week 1 press conference, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel revealed that the Volunteers’ football team will wear Dolly Parton tribute stickers on the back of their helmets this season. The sticker features Parton’s signature butterfly insignia with Dolly’s signature through the middle of it. The sticker will be worn for every game this season. (Rocky Top Insider)

LSU's 'test of the system' just the latest byproduct of a broken college sports world

Just in the last three years, four schools have filed lawsuits against another school or their own player (for buyouts and tortious interference); a group of players or an individual player has twice sued their coach (broken NIL promises); and a conference has sued another conference or one of their member schools at least nine different times. (Yahoo! Sports)

Candid Coaches: Have you ever wondered or known if one of your players fixed a college hoops game?

A stupid shot in a tense moment. An errant pass to one player when another was open. A lapse on defense. A lazy attempt at a rebound. A lack of hustle when an opportunity seemed right there. These things happen all the time in college basketball. Usually, they're just mental slips, fatigue, miscommunication or other mishaps. But what if they're not? (CBS Sports)

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