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Ranking the top 10 safeties in the 2024 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 safeties in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league.

Iowa State heats up in second half to avoid second-round upset

No. 2 seed Iowa State marched into their seventh Sweet 16 with a 67-56 win over the seventh-seeded Cougars in the NCAA Tournament on Saturday night.

Deion Sanders hits new low after latest Colorado blowout: 'Toughest stretch of probably my life'

“I’m sorry, my head is throbbing right now,” said Sanders, who had plenty of reasons to ache.

Colorado third-string QB throws wild interception on second pass of illegal play

Second chances don't always lead to positive results.

Penn State could be on upset alert with Rutgers coming to Happy Valley

Emory Hunt, CEO and founder of Football Gameplan, joins New York Post Sports anchor Brandon London to preview biggest Week 12 college football games.

Why Oregon State is an excellent bet to beat Washington State

USC, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado get the bulk of the national attention, but don’t sleep on Oregon State.

Two college basketball picks against the spread for Wednesday

There’s no better time to bet on college basketball than in March, and that isn’t just about the NCAA Tournament.

Two college hoops bets we're targeting against the spread tonight

After some bad luck, we look to right the ship with two college hoops bets on Thursday.

Snap up two underdogs in Thursday night's college football clashes

Virginia Tech faces off against host North Carolina State on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Eastern, while Utah visits Washington State at 10 p.m.

Unvaccinated football coach sues college for $25 million

Nick Rolovich has filed a wrongful termination claim against Washington State University seeking $25 million after he was fired as the school's football coach last year over a refusal to...

Take the home underdog in this Pac-12 college hoop battle

Washington State, a 1.5-point underdog, will cover against USC on Saturday afternoon.

College football coach not going quietly after being fired for refusing vax

After being fired for failure to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate issued by Gov. Jay Inslee, former Washington State head coach Nick Rolovich will sue the university for illegal...

College football coach fired for refusing COVID vaccine

The Washington State Football Coach Nick Rolovich has been fired for refusing to comply with the state’s vaccination mandate.

Washington State track star goes viral for incredible hurdle

Most people might pull a hamstring just watching it, but for Emmanuel "Ray Ray" Wells Jr., this seems like a piece of cake. The Washington State track star has gone...

College coach caught on tape booting player for unity plans

There is a new posterboy for the many injustices in college athletics. Meet 41-year-old Washington State football coach Nick Rolovich. Rolovich essentially cut wide receiver Kassidy Woods from the team...

College football player found dead after 'breathing problems'

PULLMAN, Wash. — A Washington State football player was found dead in his apartment by an officer who responded to a call for help involving "breathing problems," Pullman Police Chief...

How old-school football coach is warming up to analytics

BOSTON — For coaches like Mississippi State's Mike Leach, the advent of advanced analytics means striking a balance between new technologies and old-school intuition. "What these guys can do is...

Washington State a live underdog in this spot

Washington State faces Air Force in the Cheez-It Bowl at Chase Field in Phoenix in the nightcap of Friday’s bowl lineup (10:15 p.m., ESPN). This game certainly offers a difference...

How sharps see Pinstripe Bowl playing out

Friday’s Pinstripe Bowl at Yankee Stadium featuring Michigan State and Wake Forest will showcase a battle of extremes. This type of matchup can cause headaches for handicappers because there’s no...

Washington St. coach rips 'fat, dumb' players after ugly loss

SALT LAKE CITY — Washington State coach Mike Leach has never been one to hold his thoughts. After two tough losses, including a 38-13 thrashing by No. 19 Utah on...