Saturday, February 28, 2026

Fernando Mendoza looks like The Promised One

Fernando Mendoza is striking all the right notes at the NFL combine, which is exactly what we've come to expect from the Heisman-winning Indiana QB. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Sat Feb 28 2026

 
Indiana quarterback Fernando Mendoza (QB11) speaks to members of the media during the NFL Combine at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026.

Fernando Mendoza is striking all the right notes at the NFL combine, which is exactly what we've come to expect from the Heisman-winning Indiana QB.

Feb 21, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Arizona Wildcats guard Anthony Dell'orso (3) and teammates huddle after a Houston Cougars timeout in the first half at Fertitta Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
 

March Madness bracket predictions: Who's in, out of NCAA Tournament?

Here's the latest projected March Madness bracket, including No. 1 seeds, the last four teams in and the first four out of the NCAA Tournament

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will head to the World Baseball Classic.
 

Dodgers ace hoping for WBC repeat, MLB three-peat

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is heading to the World Baseball Classic to pitch for Japan. Dodgers fans will be hoping he comes home healthy.

Oregon tight end Kenyon Sadiq during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Feb. 27, 2026.
 

NFL combine winners and losers, Friday edition

Kenyon Sadiq and Eli Stowers highlighted an impressive group of TEs as the 2026 NFL combine. Here are the winners and losers from Friday's action.

Auston Matthews of Team USA celebrates after the game against Team Canada during the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games.
 

Opinion: Enough already. These USA hockey teams are worth celebrating

The U.S. hockey teams have been the subject of criticism, not celebration, ever since sweeping Canada in the 2026 Winter Olympics. It needs to stop.

Jillian Giller, right, competes at last year's Illinois High School Association finals.
 

How a family fought Title IX inequity in wrestling, and won

The Gillers' story highlights cases – in their state and elsewhere in the USA – where parents see schools violating protections. Here's their advice.

Diego Pavia #2 of the Vanderbilt Commodores and comedian Theo Vonn celebrate after an overtime victory against the Auburn Tigers at FirstBank Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Nashville, Tennessee.
 

Oft-criticized QB's 'special' confidence is NFL draft asset – and question

Diego Pavia's confidence helped make him one of college football's biggest stars. In the NFL draft, it could be an asset or a question for the QB.

Feb 18, 2026; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Auburn Tigers forward KeShawn Murphy (3) reacts during the second half against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Humphrey Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
 

Bubble winners and losers: Auburn freefall continues, Mizzou on rise

Here's a look at this week's winners and losers on the men's college basketball bubble of the NCAA Tournament

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - AUGUST 15: A detail view of the WNBA ball during the game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena on August 15, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
 

WNBA CBA update: Players concede more on revenue share, housing

The WNBPA made new concessions in its latest CBA proposal, reducing revenue share requests and modifying housing terms.

USA TODAY Sports has crafted a hardcover collector's book that commemorates the gold medals won by the American men's and women's hockey teams at the 2026 Milano Cortina Olympics. Each team won its gold-medal game 2-1 in overtime over Canada.
 

Celebrate men's, women's Olympic hockey gold medals with our new book

The U.S. men's and women's hockey teams won Olympic gold medals in overtime. Celebrate Team USA's amazing double with our commemorative book and page prints.

 

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