BREAKING: Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase has been placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of MLB's sports-betting investigation, sources tell ESPN. Clase is the second Guardians pitcher on leave tied to the investigation, joining right-hander Luis Ortiz.

If you’re a college football lover, my colleague ⁦Bill Connelly⁩ has the perfect preseason reading material for you.

ESPN is launching its new direct-to-consumer streaming service and a set of new features on an enhanced ESPN App today, making ESPN’s full suite of 12 networks and services available directly to fans for the first time ever.

A white board challenge, locker room fight club and 'Superman' at QB: Inside how Vince Young propelled the Longhorns to victory at Ohio State -- launching one of the greatest seasons in college football history: espn.com/college-footba…

🚨 Southeastern Conference to implement nine-game conference football schedule beginning in 2026, reinforcing the SEC’s position as the nation’s leader in competitive excellence and fan excitement. 🔗 SECsports.social/9games #SECFB x #ItJustMeansMore

Cars and college football have always been intertwined, especially in Texas, including my dad, a member of the Aggie Wheels Team. On why these colorful characters will always be involved, NIL, and what exactly became of Eric Dickerson’s Trans Am. espn.com/college-footba…

Fans were ready to run Ohio State coach Ryan Day and his family out of Columbus last November. Inside how he and the Buckeyes remained resolute. -- 'I think now people realize we've got the right guy.' espn.com/college-footba…

“We’re not going to let it not be great.” — Kalen DeBoer With a deeper comfort level, and some brutal honesty throughout the program, ⁦Alabama Football⁩ can’t wait to bite back in 2025. espn.com/college-footba…

Nico Iamaleava is back on the West Coast. I wrote about his attempt to start over at UCLA, how his family matters and why the tumultuous Tennessee exit still lingers: espn.com/college-footba…

Filed to ESPN for CFB Week 1: “Appreciate you, Coach.” Lee Corso's impact has been felt far beyond 'GameDay' audience, from fans and players to colleagues and friends. espn.com/college-footba…

Which Power 4 teams added the most experience via the portal this offseason? Crunched the numbers on how many snaps + starts every P4 team brought in, from the best transfer classes to the biggest roster rebuilds. Full list from 1-68: bit.ly/4lSO0NV

What we saw following Lee Corso around on his last gameday: Cookies, a giant Brutus cake, mascots, tears, joy and the celebration of the end of an era that changed American television with the people who love him. espn.com/college-footba…

Corso didn't miss 🐐

The targeting call against Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham has been upheld, coach Sherrone Moore said. Barham will miss the first half of this week's game at Oklahoma. He was ejected in the third quarter against New Mexico after a hit on Lobos quarterback Jack Layne.

How fast can Oklahoma's new QB/OC duo restore the Sooners' offense? I wrote about the Wazzu-built bond between John Mateer and Ben Arbuckle, the art of "importing" an offense in 2025 and the central question to a potential make-or-break season in Norman: espn.com/college-footba…

'He chases perfection:' Inside why Michigan QB Bryce Underwood is 'no average freshman' espn.com/college-footba…

“I’m totally different than most people and I don’t care.” I spent some time with Rob Ryan — a football romantic who is back in college after 25 years in the NFL and is still having more fun than anyone else: espn.com/college-footba…

With the Ravens celebrating their 30th anniversary and Browns QB Joe Flacco in town for the first time since 2018, M&T Bank Stadium will have a homecoming feel of sorts. How Flacco became Baltimore’s “Joe Cool” (w/ Jake Trotter and Jamison Hensley) espn.com/nfl/story/_/id…

'It's all about Pudge now:' How a cat became one of college football's breakout stars -- and the smushy face behind Bowling Green's hot start: espn.com/college-footba…

ESPN: Bowling Green's unofficial mascot, Pudge the cat, is more than just a smushy face. This story means more than you might realize … Jake Trotter Reports 📰⬇️ espn.com/college-footba…