2026 NFL Draft: Fernando Mendoza’s QB Coach Reveals Why He’s Perfect No. 1 for Raiders

Two things will happen if — but probably when — the Las Vegas Raiders draft Fernando Mendoza. It feels like a sure thing that we’ll see the Indiana quarterback step onto the stage at the 2026 NFL Draft to accept a Raiders jersey as the No. 1 overall pick. Danny Hernandez, Mendoza’s private quarterback coach, is sure of what will happen next. The first inevitability is that Mendoza will reach […]

February 25, 2026 6

College Basketball

Michigan Earns A Share Of the Big Ten Title After Beating Minnesota

Elliot Cadeau had 15 points and L.J. Cason scored 11 of his 14 points in the second half as No. 3 Michigan beat Minnesota 77-67 on Tuesday night to clinch at least a share of the Big Ten title for the first time in five years. The Wolverines (26-2, 16-1) can earn an outright championship with a win at No. 10 Illinois on Friday night or next week at Iowa […]

February 25, 2026 2

College Football

Virginia QB Chandler Morris Files Lawsuit Against NCAA Seeking 7th Year of Eligibility

Virginia quarterback Chandler Morris continued his fight for a seventh season of eligibility by filing a lawsuit against the NCAA, his agent, Simon Pflum, confirmed Tuesday. The NCAA denied Morris' medical redshirt waiver and appeal last month, and he is seeking a preliminary injunction in Charlottesville Circuit Court. The NCAA did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Morris could be making an argument similar to Ole Miss quarterback […]

February 24, 2026 7

Sports Headlines

The Big Picture: Free-Agent RB Market Goes From Bad to Worse Without Breece Hall

INDIANAPOLIS — The free-agent market for running backs was already a bad one. Now it’s going to be even worse. The New York Jets are making sure of that by effectively taking Breece Hall off the market, as general manager Darren Mougey promised Tuesday the 24-year-old would be back with the team in 2026. This comes just a few days after Cowboys running back Javonte Williams got a three-year, $24 […]

February 24, 2026 2

Sports Headlines

4 Takeaways From Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

INDIANAPOLIS — The trade speculation. The rumors. The non-answers. The revelations. Through one day of the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine, the rumor mill is already spinning in Indianapolis, where top draft-eligible prospects will be doing interviews as well as physical and medical evaluations with all 32 teams throughout the week. Here are my four takeaways from Day 1, which featured media availabilities with a large swath of NFL head coaches […]

February 24, 2026 5

College Basketball

Kentucky Coach Mark Pope Fined For ‘Post-Game Comments’ About Officiating

Kentucky coach Mark Pope has been fined $25,000 by the Southeastern Conference for his "post-game conduct and comments" related to officiating following the Wildcats' 75-74 loss to Auburn on Saturday, the league announced Tuesday. Pope's comments were in violation of an SEC Bylaw that deal with sportsmanship, one which prohibits coaches, student-athletes and institutional staff from publicly criticizing officials or disclosing officiating-related communications. According to reports from multiple outlets, Pope […]

February 24, 2026 4

Sports Headlines

Seahawks QB Sam Darnold Grateful for Failures With Jets Early In His Career

Sam Darnold reached the mountaintop of his career after quarterbacking the Seattle Seahawks to a Super Bowl LX victory, but those heights wouldn't have been possible if not for the lows early in his career, he says. "I'd be lying to you if I said that there wasn't any doubt in my mind," he told FOX Sports' Colin Cowherd on Tuesday's episode of "The Herd." "There was a little bit […]

February 24, 2026 2

NFL

‘Absolutely Going to Succeed in the NFL’: Why Joel Klatt Is All In on Fernando Mendoza

Reigning Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza is betting on himself before he ever takes an NFL snap. The former Indiana quarterback has decided not to throw at this week's NFL Scouting Combine and will instead wait for more familiar surroundings at his pro day in April. FOX Sports lead college football analyst Joel Klatt joined Colin Cowherd on Tuesday's edition of "The Herd" to discuss Mendoza’s future and break down […]

February 24, 2026 3

NFL

The Big Picture: Eagles’ Nick Sirianni Taking Major Gamble With Sean Mannion Hire

INDIANAPOLIS — Nick Sirianni always intended to hire someone with experience when he began his search for a new Philadelphia Eagles offensive coordinator last month. He never expected to end up with a 33-year-old, third-year assistant who had never called plays before. Yet after 17 interviews, everything in his research and his heart pointed him toward Sean Mannion and the surprising decision to put the broken Eagles offense in the […]

February 24, 2026 1

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