Sam Mattfolk

Cotton Bowl Win For Spartans Validates Big 10

Michigan State's victory in Dallas proves the Big Ten belongs with the other Power Five conferences. Read More

Miami Heat: Danny Granger Making Impact

The Miami Heat fell 102-101 to the Orlando Magic tonight, but Danny Granger hit six three-pointers and is starting to live up to his potential as a bench scorer. Read More

Cavaliers Have a Kevin Love Problem

The new-look Cleveland Cavaliers have lacked the relentless offense many expected, and the front office may need to consider moving on from Kevin Love to become a true contender. Read More

Michigan Must Beat Illinois To Welcome Harbaugh

With Jim Harbaugh mania in full swing in Ann Arbor, the Wolverines' home opener for the Big Ten basketball season could serve as a springboard to salvaging their season. Read More

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Tanking Not An Option For the Heat

Although the Miami Heat have had a rought start to the post-LeBron era, Erik Spoelstra and Pat Riley should still behave in win-now mode in the short term with an eye to 2016. Read More

NCAA FootballUrban Meyer

Big Ten Repairing Image With Strong Bowl Showings

The Big Ten has had mostly strong performances in early bowl games, a potential sign that the maligned conference could be back on the upswing by New Year's Day. Read More

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Penn State Football's Rebuild Not Finished

Penn State took down Boston College in a thrilling overtime victory in the Pinstripe Bowl, but James Franklin's team is still one year away from competing in the Big Ten. Read More

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Time For Virginia's Frank Beamer To Retire

Virginia Tech dispatched Cincinnati in the Military Bowl, but the win still highlighted why the Hokie program must adapt to return to national relevance. Read More

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Rutgers Football: Momentum for 2015 Building

Rutgers continued its upward trajectory by thrashing a talented North Carolina team in Detroit. The Scarlet Knights are primed for a strong sophomore year in the Big Ten in 2015. Read More

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Illinois Needs New Coach After Pitiful Bowl Loss

In front of a mostly empty Cotton Bowl crowd, Louisiana Tech dropped the Illini to 6-7 on the back of big plays and Illinois mistakes. See why the main reason for that is because of Tim Beckman. Read More