Sources -- UConn, Big 12 in early talks for potential membership - ESPN
The Big 12 is in talks with UConn about joining the league in all sports, sources confirmed to ESPN.
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David Shanahan's unconventional trip from Ireland to Atlanta and back - ESPN
The Week 0 matchup between Georgia Tech and Florida State at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, is a neutral site game for everybody on both teams — except for Yellow Jackets punter David Shanahan.
Uruguay suspends all football activity over Nacional Izquierdo's health
BUENOS AIRES : Uruguay suspended all football activity for the weekend on Friday due to "the delicate health situation of Juan Izquierdo", after the Nacional defender suffered an irregular heartbeat during the match against Sao Paulo in the Copa Libertadores.
Parents of dead Bucknell football player seek 'accountability' - ESPN
Bucknell University has told the parents of a freshman football player who died in July that it is investigating his death, but the player's parents say they are unsatisfied with the school's response because Bucknell has not provided any details about the circumstances leading to their son's death.
'College GameDay' 2024 Week 0: FSU vs. Georgia Tech - ESPN
«College GameDay Built by The Home Depot» kicks off its 31st season overseas for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 24, at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, where the Florida State Seminoles face the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the Aer Lingus College Football Classic. Hosted by Rece Davis and featuring Lee Corso, Kirk Herbstreit, Nick Saban, Desmond Howard, Pat McAfee, Pete Thamel and reporters Jen Lada and Jess Sims, this premier pregame show airs from 9 a.m. to noon ET on ESPN and ESPNU.
Colorado bans reporter from asking Deion Sanders questions - ESPN
Colorado has banned Denver Post columnist Sean Keeler from asking questions of football coach Deion Sanders or other members of the football program, the school confirmed Friday.
Mbappé set for Bernabeu debut as Real Madrid host Valladolid
Football fans in Nigeria and beyond are gearing up for Kylian Mbappé’s highly anticipated home debut at the Santiago Bernabeu this weekend. After his stunning move from Paris Saint-Germain, the French forward will be eager to make his mark in front of Real Madrid’s home supporters when the club faces Real Valladolid on Sunday.
Pro Football HOF cuts waiting period for coaches to 1 year - ESPN
The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced a series of changes to its annual selection process on Friday, including the reduction of the waiting period for coaches from five seasons to one.