National signing day live blog

Scouts Inc. follows all the happenings on national signing day 2008.

Middling major conference teams, top mid-majors among Nos. 26-50

What are the top programs of the last decade? That's the question ESPN.com has attempted to answer this week. Mark Schlabach looks at programs Nos. 26 to 50.

Ohio: No. 5 football state

Ohio ranks No. 5 on the ESPN.com football list. The state finishes No. 5 in the pro ranking, No. 4 among colleges and No. 5 in high school football.

Ode to O-H-I-O

An Ohio State fan sings the praises of the Buckeyes. Where do you think the state ranks?

Super Bowl Fast Approaching

Terry Hoeppner reflects on recruiting Ben Roethlisberger to Miami (OH); Seahawks OL Chris Gray describes what the week...

Thursday, November 12

...del Rey match between Hercules and Almeria. In college football, Bowling Green is favored by three at Miami Ohio and South Florida is favored to beat Rutgers by one. On the ice, the Lightning (-145...

Flem File: Week 2 observations

David Fleming checks in from the NFL trenches with a few observations from Week 2.

Wootton's long road back

After two games back, Northwestern defensive end Corey Wootton realizes it's not easy coming back from a knee injury.

Week 1 observations, rants and more

David Fleming checks in from the NFL trenches with a few observations from Week 1.

A stream of football consciousness

David Fleming kicks off his column's 14th season with a momentous stream of football consciousness.

Here are six ways to improve the NFL

The NFL is the most popular sports league in America. But there's still room for improvement. Here are six suggestions.

Miami (Ohio) head football coach Michael Haywood, left, and Kentucky head football coach Rich Brooks, right, listen to...

Buffalo's Roosevelt inspired by Crabtree

Like his idol Michael Crabtree, Buffalo's Naaman Roosevelt has burst onto the receiving scene.

As summer ends, heat is on in Toledo point-shaving case

As the University of Toledo prepares for its 2007 football season opener on Saturday, the heat is on in the federal probe into point-shaving charges. ESPN.com's Mike Fish and George Tanber investigate.

Crossing routes

Slaughter's Jackson celebrating life; realistic about future