Author: Kevin Allen, USA TODAY

Since Chris Creighton took over in 2014, often cellar-dwelling Eastern Michigan has steadily improved its ability to compete in the Bowl Subdivision.

The Tampa Bay Lightning, who were shockingly swept in the first round, might be better than the team that tied a record with 62 regular-season wins.

With a showdown between NCAA and California looming over bill passed Monday, here are some of the benefits athletes are eligible for including cash.

Sharks left wing Evander Kane, who called his preseason game ejection for abusing an official an “absolute joke,” was suspended 3 games by the NHL.

USA TODAY’S Sweet 16 voting into the best college football player of all-time continues. The Bo Jackson vs. Barry Sanders matchup will be a good one.

The new NHL rule that allows offensive teams to pick side of faceoff side after icing could be most interesting offseason tweak, with more goals.

Sharks forward Evander Kane says there is a double standard against him on the ice after he got “jumped from behind by a referee” and ejected.

Colorado Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar is favorite for rookie of the year but has competition from No. 1 pick Jack Hughes and No. 2 Kaapo Kakko.

Voting on the Dorsett vs. Payton matchup, plus the Archie Griffin vs. Earl Campbell meeting, starts Thursday at noon and ends Sunday.