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Chicago is partway through mandatory offseason practices at Halas Hall, while discussions about keeping the franchise in Illinois add political urgency under Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stated willingness to call a special legislative session.
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The Irish’s secondary is coming off a standout season in opponent adjusted passing defense, even after an early adjustment period under coordinator Chris Ash. With key players back and additional defensive backs added through the transfer portal, Notre Dame’s ceiling is tied to one question: can it keep receivers in check when the offense starts game-planning for matchups.
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Arizona State’s 2026 football plans are framed as a reboot with a through line: head coach Kenny Dillingham remains in charge as the Sun Devils aim to reassert themselves as a Big 12 contender.
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Rams coach Sean McVay says early summer Organized Team Activities have shown progress, but he insists evaluation has to wait for contact work when the offense and defense are tested more like game week.
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The 7-foot Finnish forward credited a “consistent journey” and ongoing recruitment from John Calipari’s staff as key reasons for committing to the Razorbacks.
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Commissioner Greg Sankey says the league’s breadth is its defining preseason advantage after one magazine placed eight SEC teams in its top 25 and drew immediate disagreement about which clubs are being judged too harshly or too generously.
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A decision intended to stabilize a quarterback situation has instead raised broader concerns about how the NCAA’s gambling rules are enforced and how programs respond once a problem is known.
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San Francisco is roughly three months from its first NFL game in Australia, and coach Kyle Shanahan is pointing to a different kind of acquisition than headlines suggest: the fit and leadership traits of edge rusher Osa Odighizuwa.
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Miami’s new regime appears intent on rewarding an offensive anchor, but Aaron Brewer is indicating focus over friction as he prepares for the season ahead.
