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Kentucky has fired the Southeastern Conference's longest-tenured coach, ending Mark Stoops' tenure in his 13th season with the Wildcats after back-to-back losing records.

The final day of the regular season is full of crucial games that will set the conference championship matchups and influence the rankings that will determine the postseason.

Baylor freshman running back Caden Knighten was taken off the field on a stretcher after initially remaining face down on the ground following a tackle late in the third quarter of Saturday's game against Houston.

Touted freshman guard Braylon Mullins played 10 minutes in his debut for No. 5 UConn on Friday in their 74-61 win over No. 13 Illinois after missing more than a month with an ankle injury.

Ross Ramsey enjoys spending time with fellow alums at Michigan State football tailgates.

Kaylene Smikle scored 13 points and No. 7 Maryland coasted to a 95-38 win over Hofstra on Thursday to wrap up the Puerto Rico Classic.

For Alicia and Taylor Jones, whether they would play football in high school was never really a question.

The 124-year-old football rivalry between Mississippi and Mississippi State has a new subplot that could very well overshadow what is a high-stakes game in its own right.

After a predictable yet still numbing rout by No. 18 Michigan in its final home game, Maryland will stay in a Great Lakes state of mind as it finishes a disappointing season in Detroit Saturday against Michigan State.

The youngest track and field gold medalist in Olympic history is staying home. Quincy Wilson, who won the 4x400 meter relay with Team USA at the 2024 Games, committed Monday to run track at the University of Maryland, the school announced.