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Andrade El Idolo to Hit Hiatus After National Title Win
sports15 days ago

Andrade El Idolo to Hit Hiatus After National Title Win

AEW National Champion Andrade El Idolo announced he will be out of action for a few days to weeks after not feeling well since AEW Grand Slam Mexico. He had recently won the No. 1 spot in the All In London Casino Gauntlet by defeating Tommaso Ciampa and Komander, defended his title at Redemption 2026, and even logged two MLP Canada shows before taking time off; no injury details were disclosed, and his hiatus was acknowledged by fans and peers on social media.

via F4W/WON|
#aew#andrade-el-idolo#grand-slam-mexico
Two Champs, One Era: The Unsettled Glory of 1990s College Football
sports2 months ago

Two Champs, One Era: The Unsettled Glory of 1990s College Football

The piece looks back at the 1990s when college football often crowned two national champions due to split polls (e.g., 1991 Miami vs. Washington; 1994 Penn State vs. Nebraska), highlighting how fans and players accepted multiple champions. It explains the move to the Bowl Championship Series in 1998 and, later, the College Football Playoff in 2014 in an attempt to crown a single champion, while noting that controversy persists into the modern era. The author suggests that the era’s dual championships had its own logic and appeal, rather than simply being “bad.”

via The New York Times|
#1990s#bcs#college-football
Tar Heels Ride Strategic Lineup Shuffle to National Championship
sports2 months ago

Tar Heels Ride Strategic Lineup Shuffle to National Championship

North Carolina’s baseball coach used a strategic lineup shuffle against West Virginia in the College World Series, moving Gavin Gallaher to the three-hole and Owen Hull to second. The adjustment sparked a 12-7 win, with UNC’s top four hitters going 12-for-18 and driving in eight runs, helping the Tar Heels advance to the national championship series for the program’s first title.

via On3|
#college-world-series#lineup-shuffle#national-championship
Notre Dame, Princeton Ready for Lacrosse National Title Showdown
sports3 months ago

Notre Dame, Princeton Ready for Lacrosse National Title Showdown

No. 2 seed Notre Dame meets No. 1 seed Princeton in the NCAA men’s lacrosse national title game on Memorial Day, with ND aiming to claim its third title in four seasons. Notre Dame brings a lockdown defense led by Shawn Lyght and standout goalie Thomas Ricciardelli, a balanced offense, plus strong faceoff work, and a proven track record against ranked teams. Princeton, 1-1 in the all-time series, provides a stern test as the top seed in a game airing on ESPN from Charlottesville, VA.

via Notre Dame Athletics|
#national-championship#ncaa-lacrosse#notre-dame
Dusty May Lands Extension as Michigan Celebrates National Title
sports4 months ago

Dusty May Lands Extension as Michigan Celebrates National Title

Michigan announced a contract extension for head coach Dusty May during the Wolverines’ national championship parade, locking in the title-winning coach after a 37-3 season and a No. 1 seed; terms weren’t disclosed, but the move follows May’s rapid ascent and UNC interest chatter, with Michigan adding JP Estrella and Elliot Cadeau while losing Winters Grady and Malick Kordel as it reloads for next season.

via On3|
#contract-extension#dusty-may#michigan-basketball
Wisconsin Heads to National Championship Game vs Denver in Las Vegas
sports4 months ago

Wisconsin Heads to National Championship Game vs Denver in Las Vegas

Wisconsin’s men’s hockey team advanced to the NCAA national championship by defeating North Dakota 2-1 in the Frozen Four semifinal in Las Vegas, earning a shot at a seventh national title against Denver on April 11 at T-Mobile Arena (ESPN). Goaltender Daniel Hauser stopped 21 of 22 to help Wisconsin move to its ninth NCAA championship game; Denver survived Michigan in the semifinals and brings a strong roster led by Hobey Baker finalist Eric Pohlkamp and goalie Johnny Hicks.

via Wisconsin Badgers|
#denver-pioneers#mens-hockey#national-championship
CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues
sports6 months ago

CFP sets 2026–28 playoff dates, bowls and venues

The College Football Playoff released dates and bowl sites for the 2026-27 and 2027-28 Playoffs: for 2026-27, quarterfinals at the Fiesta Bowl on Dec. 30, 2026 and at Cotton, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2027; semifinals at the Orange Bowl (Jan. 14, 2027) and Sugar Bowl (Jan. 15, 2027); and the National Championship on Jan. 25, 2027 in Las Vegas. For 2027-28, quarterfinals conclude with the Sugar Bowl on Dec. 31, 2027 and the Fiesta, Peach and Rose Bowls on Jan. 1, 2028; semifinals on Jan. 13 (Orange Bowl) and Jan. 14, 2028 (Cotton Bowl); with the Championship on Jan. 24, 2028 in New Orleans, with times/TV to be announced later.

via On3|
#2026-27#bowl-sites#college-football-playoff
LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post
sports7 months ago

LinkedIn Celebration: Mendoza Marks Indiana's National Championship with a Pro-Style Post

Indiana football player Fernando Mendoza celebrated winning the College Football National Championship with a LinkedIn post—the platform he uses exclusively—cracking jokes about B2B sales and his résumé as speculation grows about potential pro interest, highlighting how his social-media approach成为 part of his public persona.

via SB Nation|
#college-football#indiana-hoosiers#linkedin
Daughter's Text Screenshot Captures Cignetti's Joy After Indiana's Historic CFP Title
sports7 months ago

Daughter's Text Screenshot Captures Cignetti's Joy After Indiana's Historic CFP Title

Indiana coach Curt Cignetti confirmed he was happy after the Hoosiers beat Miami 27-21 to win the program's first national championship, a moment his daughter Natalie shared via a screenshot of a text thread in which he replied 'Yes' with 14 emoji exclamations. The piece notes Cignetti's rise at Indiana—from a 3-9 team to an 11-2 CFP debut and then a 16-0 second season—culminating in a title at Hard Rock Stadium.

via Bleacher Report|
#cfp-title#curt-cignetti#indiana-hoosiers