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Previewing the 2022 U.S. Synchronized Skating Collegiate Division Championships
With Miami and Western Michigan being amonst the top synchro teams in the country ahead of the Collegiate Divsion championships, we talk with WMU head coach Amy Yuengert to preview the action this weekend.
2021 Mid-American Conference Spring Sports Report: Week of Feb. 15
The roster of sports grows ever-longer, as men’s soccer joins the spring sports discussion!
2021 Mid-American Conference Spring Sports Report: Week of Feb. 8
Another week, another sport, as golf has re-emerged Down South to add to the MAC sports schedule!
2021 Mid-American Conference Spring Sports Report: Week of Jan. 25
As the snow starts to pile up outside, the spring sports action is heating up in the land of the MAC.
Amid COVID-19 uncertainty, the college sports world scrambles for meaning— and money
The more answers we get, the more questions arise.
When It All Falls Down
The impossible has happened, and now the bitter reality of the loss of college sports is starting to set in. How do we pick up the pieces of a lost season?
Commissioner Steinbrecher makes appearance on ESPN Radio to talk postponement
Just over 24 hours after a watershed announcement, the MAC commish appeared on ESPN Radio to answer some lingering questions.
MAC cancels fall football, intends for spring return
The MAC punts on fall sports, a monumental decision which could alter the FBS landscape.
Mid-American Conference announces 2020 Hall of Fame inductees
The six new members of the MAC Hall of Fame join the pantheon of all-time greats.
CMU cuts men’s indoor/outdoor track and field
The cuts are part of a university-wide savings measure amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Akron athletic department announces three cut sports, 23 percent reduction in budget
The program now sits at 17 offered sports, one more than the bare minimum needed for FBS eligibility.
Report: MAC to make significant changes to basketball scheduling procedures; eliminate 8 sports’ postseasons
Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher discussed the changes in an exclusive interview with WTOL-TV on Tuesday afternoon.
EMU to cut four varsity sports, effective 2018 spring season
The moves are part of a university-wide savings measure.
CMU, BSU, BGSU ranked in women’s gymnastics Top 25
The gymnastics season is underway and the MAC produced a great showing in Week 1.
Akron to reintroduce baseball, add women’s lacrosse in 2019
The announcement, made Tuesday afternoon, will increase Akron’s number of varsity sports to 19.
Mid-American Conference Offseason Power Rankings: Rivalry Trophies
There’s nothing like some hardware to put in the good ol’ trophy case. Which one is the best of them all?
Buffalo to cut four varsity sports at the end of 2017 season
The school expects to save approximately $2 million as a result of the cuts.
Murphy's Law for Akron Men's Soccer, Central Michigan Women get B1G win
Plenty of MAC-on-MACtion in season-opening cross country meets, and NIU impresses early in Volleyball
UCF hires Buffalo AD Danny White to same positiom
UCF has hired Buffalo's Danny White as its new AD, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Son of Duke's Kevin White.
— Dan Wolken (@DanWolken) November 17, 2015
In a somewhat surprising move, UCF hired Buffalo AD Danny White to the same position earlier today. White will be replacing outgoing AD/football coach George O'Leary. White has some work to do, as UCF is a woeful program in the American Athletic conference at the current. White oversaw Buffalo make the NCAA Tournament in basketball last season and the Buffalo Bulls have been solid bowl contenders under his watch as well, with Khalil Mack a top 5 draft pick in 2014. UB men's soccer and softball have also experiences success under White's watch.
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BREAKING: ESPN and the Mid-American Conference Agree to New 13-year Contract
A historic deal, having been hinted at by the Mid-American Conference, has been confirmed by a number of sources, including Brett McMurphy of ESPN. The deal gives ESPN all television distribution rights through 2026-2027, and reworks the last three years of the current contract, which pays $1 million per year. ESPN will pick up football, men's and women's basketball, and certain Olympic sports as part of the new deal. Financial details are still being sorted out, and will be reported on later.
The MAC Should Sponsor Bowling, Because Everybody Loves Bowling
The MAC should sponsor bowling, because why not? It's a minor sport that everybody loves and can teach the value of athletic moderation.
NCAA Golf Championship: Kent State, Florida State In Playoff For 8th/Final Spot
Kent St. golf plays Florida St. in a playoff tomorrow at 11 a.m. ET to stay alive in the NCAA Championship.
Ohio Women's Crew Claims Their Twitter Account Was Hacked
The Ohio women's crew team claims that their hilariously embarrassing Twitter account @ohiowomenscrew was, you guessed it, hacked. If you can believe it.
Random Idea: The MAC Should Sponsor Non-Sports
MAC football is almost here, but there should also be MAC Mario Kart. Here's why the Mid-American Conference should sponsor silly competitions for everyone.