Thursday, March 5, 2026

Lou Holtz was more teacher than football coach

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has died. Football was a big part of his story, but his life story was so much more than that. ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌  ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ 
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Thu Mar 5 2026

 
Notre Dame Irish head coach Lou Holtz on the sideline at Notre Dame Stadium.

Former Notre Dame football coach Lou Holtz has died. Football was a big part of his story, but his life story was so much more than that.

Dec 6, 2025; Atlanta, GA, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Ty Simpson (15) looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Georgia Bulldogs during the 2025 SEC Championship game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
 

NFL mock draft: How does Trent McDuffie deal affect Ty Simpson, others?

The All-Pro corner is headed to Los Angeles, meaning Kansas City has two first-round picks – and some prospects' Round 1 outlooks have changed.

Vinnie Pasquantino of Team Italy.
 

Why the World Baseball Classic 'just gets better and better'

World Baseball Classic's sixth edition figures to be the best yet.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Large helmets of the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Chicago Beras, Washington Commanders and Philadelphia Eagles at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
 

Every NFL team's biggest need entering free agency

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Oct 19, 2024; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Colorado Buffalos safety Shilo Sanders (21) against the Arizona Wildcats at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
 

Judge rules against Deion Sanders' son Shilo in bankruptcy complaint

The judge in the bankruptcy case of Deion Sanders' son Shilo rejected his request to dismiss a complaint filed against him by the bankruptcy trustee

Travis Bazzana celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run in the seventh inning.
 

Former top pick helps Australia win WBC opener: Highlights

Australia and Chinese Taipei opened the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Check out all the highlights.

Nov 29, 2025; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; The Louisville Cardinals take the field before the first quarter against the Kentucky Wildcats at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-Imagn Images
 

College sports is 'running out of time!' Please, what a bunch of alarmists

Louisville sounds alarm, spells out NCAA sports doomsday in a panicky paper. Oh, please. Your big spending says otherwise.

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - FEBRUARY 28: Ty Simpson of the Alabama Crimson Tide throws a pass during the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on February 28, 2026 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
 

Entire NFL scouting world has gone mad with QBs. Ty Simpson latest example

It's NFL Draft 101: Don't pick a one-year starter at quarterback in the first round. But Alabama's Ty Simpson is too enticing for some scouts.

Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar has reportedly been traded to the Utah Mammoth.
 

NHL trade deadline tracker: Mammoth, Flames swap defensemen

The NHL trade deadline is at 3 p.m. ET on March 6. Follow along for news and analysis on this season's bigger moves:

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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