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LAKE PLACID, N.Y.  — The Colorado Buffaloes ski team begins the 2026 Nordic season this week at Mt. Van Hovenberg, competing in four races during the U.S. Cross Country Skiing National Championships. While the event crowns national champions rather than NCAA titles, three of the four races will count toward NCAA Championship qualification. Additionally, two races will be scored as part of a Nordic-only Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association (RMISA) Invitational. Color

The University of Colorado women’s basketball team earned a decisive 75–56 victory over Arizona on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at the CU Events Center in Boulder. With the win, the Buffaloes improved to 10–4 overall and 1–1 in Big 12 play, while the Wildcats fell to 9–4 and 0–2 in conference action. Colorado set the tone early, jumping out to a strong first-quarter lead and controlling the pace of the game throughout. The Buffaloes led by as many as 12 points in the opening quarter a

Colorado cornerback DJ McKinney is expected to enter the NCAA transfer portal on Friday, according to a report from On3’s Hayes Fawcett. The move comes after a disappointing 2025 season for McKinney, following a strong 2024 campaign in which he lined up opposite Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter. McKinney transferred to Colorado from Oklahoma State and was projected to be the Buffaloes’ leading cornerback in 2025. However, his performance declined compared to the previous s

Indiana delivered a commanding College Football Playoff quarterfinal performance, overwhelming Alabama 38 to 3 behind a composed and efficient outing from Heisman Trophy winner A Mendoza, securing a decisive win that reshapes the national title outlook. From the opening possession, Indiana established control through physical line play and methodical offensive execution. Alabama struggled to generate momentum early, repeatedly stalled by Indiana pressure and disciplined cover

For the third time in College Football Playoff history, a lower-seeded team has moved on, adding even more unpredictability to the 2026 postseason. No. 10 Miami shocked No. 2 Ohio State with a 24–14 victory in the Cotton Bowl on Friday night, officially guaranteeing that college football will crown a new national champion this season. Miami’s win opened the door for the remaining quarterfinal matchups, which will be played across New Year’s Day. No. 1 Indiana will take on No.

As 2025 draws to a close, The Chronicle  looks back at the defining moments in Duke athletics. Ranking No. 6 on the list is a historic milestone for Duke baseball: hosting an NCAA Super Regional in Durham for the first time in program history. Duke entered the postseason following an inconsistent regular season and an early exit in the ACC Tournament. Still, the Blue Devils earned a No. 2 seed in the NCAA Tournament for the third straight year, sending them on the road once a

DURHAM, N.C. — Freshman Cameron Boozer delivered an impressive performance with 26 points and 12 rebounds as sixth-ranked Duke defeated Georgia Tech 85–79 on Wednesday in the Atlantic Coast Conference opener for both teams. The Blue Devils (12–1) faced strong resistance from the Yellow Jackets (9–5), who led 43–39 at halftime and extended their advantage to seven early in the second half. Georgia Tech remained competitive throughout, forcing Duke to execute in key moments do

CINCINNATI — No. 4 Connecticut delivered a dominant performance on Wednesday, defeating Xavier 90–67 behind strong outings from Braylon Mullins and Alex Karaban. Freshman guard Braylon Mullins connected on a career-best five three-pointers and totaled 17 points, matching his season high. The game marked his eighth appearance and fourth consecutive start after missing the opening six contests due to an ankle injury. Alex Karaban paced the Huskies with 19 points while adding s

Audi Crooks continued one of the most dominant scoring stretches in women college basketball, recording her fifth consecutive game of at least 30 points as Iowa State pulled away in the second half for an 80 to 62 win over Houston in a breaking Big 12 update that underscored the Cyclones growing momentum. Crooks set the tone early by establishing position in the paint and finishing efficiently around the rim, helping Iowa State weather an uneven opening quarter before taking

PROVO, Utah — Olivia Miles posted the 10th triple-double of her career to guide No. 8 TCU to a convincing 72–48 win over BYU on Wednesday night. Miles finished with 12 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists as the Horned Frogs remained undefeated on the season. The victory improved TCU’s record to 14–0 overall and 2–0 in Big 12 play, marking the team’s 12th consecutive win against a conference opponent. Clara Silva led all scorers for TCU with 15 points and added seven rebounds.

STATE COLLEGE, Pa. – Lauren Betts scored 25 points and surpassed 1,500 career points, leading No. 4 UCLA to a dominant 97-61 victory over Penn State on Wednesday. Gianna Kneepkens contributed 17 points, Kiki Rice added 16, and Sienna Betts chipped in 10 as the Bruins (13-1, 3-0 Big Ten) captured their seventh consecutive win, maintaining a lead for all but 31 seconds of the game. After a single loss to No. 2 Texas on Nov. 27, UCLA entered the contest averaging just over 95 po

Staff DNA Cure Bowl Old Dominion closed the 2025 Staff DNA Cure Bowl with a decisive second half surge, defeating South Florida 24 to 10 after controlling key moments on both sides of the ball and capitalizing on late turnovers. The Monarchs entered the game focused on ball control and discipline, and that approach became clear early as both teams traded punts and stalled drives through the opening possessions. South Florida struck first with a 28 yard field goal midway throu

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Azzi Fudd scored 18 points and Sarah Strong added 17 as No. 1-ranked UConn extended its winning streak to 30 games with a 90-53 triumph over Providence on Wednesday. The Huskies (14-0, 5-0 Big East) have not lost since an 80-76 defeat to Tennessee on February 6, 2024, and have now won 52 consecutive games against Big East opponents. Blanca Quinonez contributed seven consecutive points during a 21-0 run that put Connecticut ahead 30-7 at the end of the first

Getty Images The latest breaking update from the College Football Playoff quarterfinal at the Cotton Bowl Classic saw Miami deliver a composed 24–14 victory over Ohio State, closing strong on college football’s biggest postseason stage and advancing with authority against a 12–1 Buckeyes team entering the game off a loss to Indiana. Miami established control early by dictating tempo and winning the field position battle, even as points came at a premium in the opening quarter

Colorado has announced Fernando Lovo, currently at the University of New Mexico, as its next athletic director, signing him to a five-year contract worth $1.2 million per year. The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved the contract on Monday. Lovo spent the past year at New Mexico after completing his second tenure in administrative roles at Texas. During his time with the Lobos, he hired head football coach Jason Eck, who guided the team to its first nine-win seas

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Mikayla Blakes scored 21 points and handed out seven assists as No. 12 Vanderbilt cruised to a 109–50 victory over Stonehill on Sunday. Aiyana Mitchell contributed 16 points while shooting an efficient 7-of-8 from the floor, helping the Commodores dominate from start to finish. Vanderbilt closed its nonconference schedule undefeated at 13–0, marking the program’s third-best start ever. The last time the Commodores reached at least 13 wins without a loss wa

No. 4 UCLA continued its strong season with an 82–75 road victory over No. 19 Ohio State on Sunday in Columbus, Ohio, extending its winning streak to six games. Lauren Betts led the Bruins with a dominant performance, recording 18 points and 16 rebounds. Kiki Rice contributed 16 points, while Angela Dugalic added 15 as UCLA improved to 12–1 overall and 2–0 in Big Ten play. The win marked UCLA’s fourth straight victory over Ohio State since December 2023. Ohio State guard Jalo