Handshake agreement with ESPN brings college football closer to a 24-team playoff, AP source says
College football moved closer to a 24-team postseason after securing what a person familiar with the negotiations called a “handshake agreement” between the College Football Playoff and broadcast partner ESPN that would make up for the nine-figure sums the major conferences would lose by getting rid of their title games. The person told The Associated Press on Friday that the framework of the deal to expand starting next season had been reached but that many details and an official The of...
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- Handshake agreement with ESPN brings college football closer to a 24-team playoff, AP source says
- LeBron James tosses chalk, gets 76ers intro for 1st time in Philadelphia in front of roaring fans
- Shohei Ohtanis health and a possible lockout loom over an uncertain offseason for the Dodgers
- Jonathon Cooper is back for the Broncos, but the NFLs personal conduct review isnt over
- Lamar Jackson ruled out for 2nd straight week as the Ravens prepare to take on the Browns
- NFL will remove Packers Josh Jacobs from commissioners exempt list. He can play again on Oct. 25
- Two of MLBs smallest spenders will meet in the World Series for first time since 1991
- NCAA sues Ohio governor over his executive order allowing schools to ignore new eligibility rule
- With Anthony Edwards, Minnesota is among the teams that could add to NBAs parity era
- Some wagers, certain parlays no longer can be offered to bettors, NBA tells sportsbooks
- Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4
- Madrid demands La Liga president resigns after comparing attacks on referees with Nazi propaganda
- Jodar beats Ruud to make Shanghai Masters history and set up semifinal against Medvedev
- Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia stays on track as safety fears grow amid Middle East conflict
- From March Madness miracles to a season opener in Rome: The story of Catholic college hoops
- Jags kicker Cam Little outlines challenges Harry Kane would face to achieve NFL dream
- Rangers believe they can sustain winning after losing Igor Shesterkin to a season-ending injury
- Phillies put Trea Turner on notice. Get better at shortstop or find another position
- No Las Vegas, no New York, yet the WNBA Finals handle still beats 2022
- Jalen Hurts future in Philadelphia is now a question mark
- Brewers sweep the Dodgers in the NLCS to reach the World Series for the first time since 1982
- Brewers slugger Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP award against hometown Dodgers
- Ohtani hits early 3-run homer but comes up empty late as Dodgers get swept by Brewers in NLCS
- Dodgers dream of World Series 3-peat unravels as Brewers storm back to sweep NLCS
- Broncos beat the Seahawks 17-14 in OT on JaQuan McMillians pick, Wil Lutzs 53-yarder
- Brady Tkachuk becomes 3rd Florida player with back-to-back hat tricks
- Brady Tkachuk completes his 2nd straight natural hat trick in OT as Panthers stun Canucks
- Jalen Hurts sidelined by a blood clot, the latest bad news in a rough season for the Eagles
Thu, 15 Oct 2026
- Halpins go-ahead homer flips Game 3 as Guardians beat Rays 3-2 for 2-1 AL Championship Series lead
- NBA GM survey: Wembanyama will win MVP and defensive player of year, Spurs will win title
- US businessman whose firm invested in European soccer clubs pleads guilty to fraud
- NBA season to begin with 6 coaches in new places, including 3 first-time sideline bosses
- Packers running back Josh Jacobs sues to have evidence in his battery case permanently sealed
- Columbia suspends coach Megan Griffith for 3 games after review of coaching behavior
- Arizona State hires veteran NHL coach Dave Hakstol to lead program, Powers announces resignation
- Miamis Darian Mensah is AP midseason All-America QB and UCLA puts 3 players on the first team
- Jon Rahm will be free to leave LIV and pursue other opportunities under separation agreement
- Congo protests Formula 1s indefensible decision to race in Rwanda
- ATP Tour proposes rule changes designed to reduce overplaying after injuries to Alcaraz and Sinner
- At showdown FIFA meeting, Infantino apologizes for World Cup furor but leaves critics unhappy
- Vincius Jnior says hes being targeted by referees, wants more protection for talented players
- Jake Bauers was ready to retire. Now, his relentless at-bats have Brewers on brink of World Series
- World Gymnastics regrets confusion after 3 top Russians refused visas for world championships
- Shohei Ohtani batting 6th, a lone single, and the Dodgers staring at playoff elimination
- Brewers stun Dodgers with back-to-back homers in 7th inning and ride 6-2 win to 3-0 lead in NLCS
- Dodgers down 3-0 to Brewers in NLCS and must win 4 in a row for chance at 3rd straight championship
- Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espadas contract, part ways with their manager
- Messi assists as Inter Miami clinches MLS playoff berth with 2-0 win over NYCFC
- Rams lineman Alaric Jackson has suspension reduced to 1 game for punching Bills Chubb
Wed, 14 Oct 2026
- Rays and Guardians to play ALCS Game 3 in afternoon to beat rain. NLCS game also moved up
- 4 arrested in the shooting of San Francisco 49ers player Keion White at a Super Bowl party
- PSG piles more woe on scandal-hit Man City in Champions League, Real Madrid leaves it late in Rome
- SECs Greg Sankey warns of conference-only rules if Congress fails on college sports
- Angel Reese caps tumultuous journey, takes center stage with the Dream in the WNBA Finals
- Miami freshman golfer Kai Trump, President Trumps granddaughter, says she had wrist surgery
- Shiffrin takes a more off-script approach in shifting focus beyond slalom and in Year 2 of podcast
- Jimmy Butler, Paul George, James Harden among All-Stars failed to win a title in Philly. Can LeBron?
- Infantino to chair FIFA Council meeting as critics push to oust him
- The Phillies are keeping Don Mattingly as manager on a 2-year deal
- Red Wings sign 2-time All-Star forward Alex DeBrincat to 7-year contract worth $13 million per year
- Rory McIlroy arrives in India with a new fashion style and renewed hope in Race to Dubai finale
- US Soccer plans new national womens club competition
- Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat could be a perfect title-chasing pairing
- FIFA will propose $6.3 billion funding for soccer development, AP sources say
- Jury finds Tyreek Hill liable for 2 battery counts, awards $500,000 to the NFL stars estranged wife
- Freddy Peralta, Liam Hicks lift the Rays to a 3-1 win over the Guardians that evens the ALCS at 1-1
- Swanson scores first goal since the Olympics in USWNTs 2-2 draw with Spain
- Brady Tkachuk has natural hat trick, brother Matthew has 5 assists as Panthers roll Blue Jackets 7-3
- Blackhawks star Connor Bedard makes his season debut against the Penguins
- Fixer in lucrative NCAA basketball betting scheme sentenced to 6 years in prison
- Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers Game 3 lineup against Brewers
- Rams Alaric Jackson suspended 2 games for striking Bills LB Bradley Chubb after Monday night game
- Recently unsealed report on coach Brian Flores contains racial stereotypes, according to lawyers
Tue, 13 Oct 2026
- Barcelona and Arsenal win in Champions League, Bayern Munich stunned and misery for Man United
- Ohio governor signs order letting states colleges allow 2022 athletes a 5th year of eligibility
- Memphis coach Penny Hardaway willing to spend up to $2.6 million of his own money to pay for roster
- WNBA Finals Games 3 and 4 move to State Farm Arena in Atlanta to accommodate more fans
- Bears DE Montez Sweat suspended 2 games for violating NFLs performance-enhancing substances policy
- English soccers regulator insists there will be no political pressure in Man City case
- Rams cut K Harrison Mevis after 2 misses vs Bills, sign ex-Saints K Blake Grupe, AP source says
- NFL says Zxavian Harris is eligible to sign with teams this season, despite attempt to play for LSU
- Philadelphias LeBron James knows how to handle a star-studded roster, like what the 76ers built
- Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s
- Jaguars LT Anton Harrison to have arthroscopic knee surgery and will miss weeks, maybe months
- Chase DeLauter and Jos Ramrez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS
- Late meltdown by Rays at home leaves them with 7-3 loss to Guardians in Game 1 of ALCS
- UCLA coach Bob Chesney: Serious concern QB Nico Iamaleava could miss season
- Josh Allen racks up 331 yards and Bills outlast Rams with help from blocked FG for 37-34 win in OT
- William Contreras is becoming a swaggy postseason star for the Brewers with his slow home run trots
- Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets chased early by the Brewers in a rare postseason dud
- Contreras delivers and Milwaukees bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
Mon, 12 Oct 2026
- Arizona State in talks with Colorado Avalanche assistant Dave Hakstol about hockey coach job
- Al-Nassr match in AFC Champions League delayed 1 hour after Riyadh security alert
- NFL suspends 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw 1 game for headbutt
- Flyers struggle again, Tocchet has no answers in franchise-record 7th straight loss to open season
- Williams, Ramrez lead Guardians over White Sox 2-0 to cap comeback in 5-game AL Division Series
- European tour says anyone signing with LIV Golf need not apply to play both circuits
- Back-to-back wins vault Chase Briscoe back into title contention, but is it too little, too late?
- Carlos Alcaraz stunned by Zizou Bergs at the Shanghai Masters
- Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
- Hitters are winning more ABS challenges in the postseason, and teams are challenging more overall
- Huntley leads late TD drive to force OT and then scores on 1-yard run as Ravens beat Falcons 30-23
- Turang homers and Milwaukees bullpen stars as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 2-1 in NLCS opener
- Dodgers shut down by Brewers in NLCS opener as lineup struggles again
- Falcons Michael Penix Jr. sustains rib injury in 4th quarter in OT loss to Ravens
- Native athlete pride: Shiyazh Pete recognized on Indigenous Peoples Day
- Broncos keep Chargers winless with key stop that fuels 4th-quarter rally in 23-17 win
- Brock Purdy leads 2 late scoring drives to deliver a 32-29 win for the 49ers over the Seahawks
Sun, 11 Oct 2026
- Big Ten: Officials spotted the ball incorrectly on Oregons 2-point conversion attempt vs. UCLA
- Heres how both the Giants and the Commanders turned a likely victory into a tie
- Jayden Daniels returns and scores twice, but overtime gaffe costs Commanders in 27-27 tie vs. Giants
- Chase Briscoe holds off teammate Christopher Bell in Charlotte to win 2nd straight playoff race
- Texans acquire WR Marvin Harrison Jr. from Cardinals, hoping to unlock first-round picks potential
- Browns rookie wide receiver Concepcion ruled out after helmet-to-helmet hit by Jets Fitzpatrick
- Cam Littles 57-yard FG gives Jaguars 19-17 win over Eagles in wild finish in London
- Man City ignores jeers from Liverpool fans to seal 3-0 statement win in Premier League
- Vikings tight T.J. Hockenson leaves game vs. Saints with apparent head injury, Jefferson returns
- Georgia takes over at No. 1 in AP Top 25 with Notre Dame, Miami next; Oregon is out of the poll
- Bears-Packers game features tributes to Mike Ditka on the field and in the stands
- Welcome back, Kyrie: Irving scores 17 for Mavs in China, his return game after 2025 knee injury
- Olympic champion Zheng beats Andreeva in China Open final for first title win in 2 years
- Dodgers keep infielder Miguel Rojas on their NLCS roster against the Brewers
- US Open champion Zverev advances in Shanghai Masters third round. Shelton and Tiafoe beaten
- White Sox strike out record 21 times, eliminated from Division Series after wasting 2-0 lead
- Two ejections on opening kickoff of Eagles-Jaguars game in London
- Max Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli closes in on F1 title
- Wild 11-goal second half in Swedish soccer league game that was scoreless at halftime
- Dwight Phillips Jr. and No. 2 Georgia run past No. 6 Alabama 20-17 in an SEC clash
- Kentucky QB Minchey scores 2-point conversion in overtime to beat No. 10 LSU 35-34
- Bulldogs rising? No. 2 Georgia poised to move up after Texas upset; LSU, Florida stunned
- Christian Yelich and the Brewers looking to get past Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers in NLCS sequel
- No. 21 UCLA downs turnover-plagued No. 13 Oregon 17-15 to remain undefeated
- Oklahoma upsets No. 1 Texas on Tate Sandells game-ending 47-yard field goal
- Brandin Podziemski receives 5-year contract extension for $110M from Warriors, AP source says
Sat, 10 Oct 2026
- No. 3 Notre Dame uses big plays to rout Stanford 58-7 for its 16th straight victory
- Spain scores twice in the first 14 minutes to sink the USWNT 2-0 in a matchup of No. 1 vs. No. 2
- Knicks champion Karl-Anthony Towns opens up about grief for World Mental Health Day
- Josh Hoover, Nick Marsh lead No. 7 Indiana to a 20-17 come-from-behind victory over Nebraska
- LaNorris Sellers shows up big, and South Carolina stuns No. 16 Florida 38-19 in the Swamp
- Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr. will be inactive vs. Lions, AP source says as trade rumors swirl
- Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe
- Guimares stunner seals comeback win for Arsenal over Leeds, 10-man Spurs draw at United
- Aces face an offseason shake-up after semifinal sweep, with Jackie Youngs future looming
- Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin out for the season with knee injury after fall against Capitals
- Portugal suspends Ronaldo and initiates disciplinary proceedings after walkout
- 8 seconds: Augsburg scores fastest Bundesliga goal after Manuel Neuer blunder
- UN human rights office slams racist abuse of Coco Gauff and calls for solidarity to help fight it
- A first-time WNBA champion awaits as the Valkyries face the Dream in the finals
- Bear Bachmeier powers No. 8 BYU past Iowa State, 24-10
- Valkyries secure WNBA Finals spot with OT win over the Aces, face the Dream next
- Blue Jackets goalie Cam Talbot breaks NHL record by winning with 9th team
- Rangers goalie Igor Shesterkin helped off ice with leg injury after awkward fall against Capitals
- Georgia-Alabama showdown is on schedule despite arrival of Hurricane Isaias; Trump will skip game
- Mike Ditka tributes pour in from President Trump, former President Obama, Chicago and the NFL
- Kyle Buschs 11-year-old son highlights his fathers celebration of life ceremony with burnout
- Reese, Howard help the Dream sweep Liberty and advance to WNBA Finals for first time since 2013
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