If it feels like Michigan can't do much of anything without inviting controversy, you've just been paying attention for the past two years. Add to that list the seemingly phantom single second of time Big Ten officials found on their clock but not the game clock — the one all of us can see — that allowed the Wolverines to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Apparently, the Big House is the land where time stands still, where clocks melt like a Salvador Dalí painting and Deloreans wind back the minute hand just enough for the home team to get another chance.

Michigan survived a clock controversy against Western Michigan, Lane Kiffin guided LSU to a 51-point explosion over Clemson, and Oregon held off Boise State in a chaotic opening weekend.

Because it seems less like a miracle and more like college football shenanigans. Skulduggery. Flimflam. If nothing else, it’s further evidence of a vast, intergalactic conspiracy to ensure the University of Michigan gets to play by its own rules—and stop jerks like me from making fun of friends and colleagues who went to school there.

A first half that was anything but easy for Notre Dame football turned into something of a laugher against Wisconsin in 2026 season opener.

Gavin Lahm 27-yard field goal, 6:30  Drive: 9 plays, 28 yards, 4:24, started by punt Keys to the drive: Abu Sama 7 yard run. Colton Joseph 13-yard pass to Chris Brooks Jr. Notre Dame 3, Wisconsin 3 Score: Spencer Porath 52-yard field goal.

No. 4 Notre Dame arrives at Lambeau Field on Sunday carrying national championship expectations. Wisconsin shows up shouldering something heavier: pressure to improve under Luke Fickell. This season-opening matchup offers an immediate measuring stick for an Irish team ranked inside the preseason top five and expected to contend deep into December.

Wisconsin and Notre Dame are playing in the Shamrock Series at Lambeau Field to begin the college football season. Check out photos from the action.

Randal Grichuk and Kyle Teel homered in a five-run eighth inning, Chicago’s bullpen combined on a four-hitter and the White Sox rolled past the Minnesota Twins 10-1 on Sunday. Sam Antonacci added three doubles and two RBIs for the White Sox,

After a horrible pitching performance against the Minnesota Twins, the Chicago White Sox will look to win the series.

After a solid win against the Minnesota Twins on Friday, the Chicago White Sox lost 6-4 on Saturday in what was a terrible pitching performance.

A comprehensive preview, including betting odds and predictions, for the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox on Sept. 6, 2026.

The New York Giants continued their fall version of spring cleaning as it pertains to the salary cap, reportedly agreeing to a contract extension with veteran guard Jon Runyan. Almost immediately after agreeing to an extension with backup quarterback Jameis Winston,

The New York Giants and veteran quarterback Jameis Winston have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $13 million extension, per NFL analyst Jordan Schultz. Winston is with the Giants for the second season.

Just before the start of the 2026 season, the New York Giants reportedly signed quarterback Jameis Winston to a two-year contract extension. According to a report from NFL insider Jordan Schultz, the Giants are keeping Winston on a two-year deal worth up to $13 million.

Jameis Winston is sticking around the New York Giants for at least a few more seasons. The team reportedly signed the backup quarterback to a two-year, $13 million extension, per NFL reporter Jordan Schultz,

The Patriots' first injury report of the season was released ahead of their season opener against the Seahawks.

Seahawks-Patriots: Week 1 Questionnaire – Seaside Joe What do you think you think about the Seahawks first game of the season? Safety D’Anthony Bell returns to Seahawks on practice squad – Seattle Sports Seattle had released the veteran during the 53-man roster cutdown last Sunday.

Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels minced no words about who is to blame for the team's failures in pass protection.

Excitement about New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye is growing as the 2026 NFL season gets closer. As the Patriots get ready to face the Seattle Seahawks in their season opener, MassLive’s Mark Daniels pointed out the rising excitement around Maye.

Shohei Ohtani was out of the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Sunday night, but the Los Angeles Dodgers' tentative plan is to have their designated hitter back Monday against the Cincinnati Reds.

Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against Washington on Saturday as the two-way star deals with left knee and right biceps discomfort

Shohei Ohtani was out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' starting lineup for the third consecutive game ​Saturday as he continues to deal with lingering ‌issues involving his neck, right biceps and left knee.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will stay out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday.