​A narrative has formed insinuating that Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer frequently bypasses fourth-down conversion attempts in favor of kicker Brandon Aubrey.As the saying in Dallas goes, “All the Cowboys have to do is reach midfield to be in field goal range.” The threat forces

   ​The 2026 college football season is fast approaching with Oregon just seven weeks away from its Sept. 5 opener against Boise State and closer still to the start of fall camp.Preparation for 2027 has also been taking place this summer with coach Dan Lanning and

   ​For the 33rd consecutive year, the Wisconsin Badgers football program has sold out of student season tickets.Students looking to snag season tickets for the 2026 season are out of luck as UW announced on Wednesday, July 15, they’ve sold out for the 33rd year in

   ​It’s a special edition of the Coloradoan’s Athlete of the Week series, partnering with Blue Federal Credit Union to honor our top local sports stars.This version features former high school athletes who are doing big things at the collegiate level.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThis week’s poll? Vote for the athlete who

   ​IOWA CITY — The competition to be Iowa football’s starting signal caller between Jeremy Hecklinski and Hank Brown is at the forefront of the conversation surrounding the team’s quarterback room. But it is not the only storyline at that position.Freshman Tradon Bessinger has officially joined

   ​The Atlanta Falcons are still searching for their next franchise quarterback. It’s been five years now since Matt Ryan left a rather sizable hole at the top of the depth chart in the most important position in the NFL.Heading into the 2026 season, Atlanta has

   ​Galatasaray have confirmed former Chelsea midfielder Lesley Ugochukwu has joined them on loan from Burnley in a deal that could eventually be worth £25.5m.The Turkish club said in a statement that they have agreed to pay a £3m loan fee this season for the Clarets’

   ​The Denver Broncos’ defense was one of the top units in the entire NFL in 2025, but there is an expectation to level up in 2026.Last fall, the Broncos blew all other 31 teams out of the water in pressuring the quarterback, specifically in sacks.

   ​The Philadelphia 76ers have been busy this offseason.From making a blockbuster trade for All-NBA wing Jaylen Brown to signing Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons, and others, Mike Gansey and company have done an excellent job at overhauling the roster before next season.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Athletic firmly agrees the

   ​When the Montreal Canadiens were manhandled by the Carolina Hurricanes in the Eastern Conference Final, it was obvious they could have used more grit and physicality and needed more balance on the blueline. To truly contend, Martin St-Louis needs a defense corps he can trust