This is part of a series of columns about the viability of the American university system. In the previous installment of this series on the future of higher education, I talked with professors about ...

A simple writing test could detect cognitive impairment in older individuals before more serious symptoms occur, scientists have discovered. Writing is a complex, brain-heavy workout that requires the ...

Gavin McKenna, Carson Carels and Ivar Stenberg are projected top-five picks in this mock draft. Steve Dunsmoor, Monika Majer / Getty; Joe Camporeale / Imagn Each year, The Athletic’s prospects writers ...

This is it: my final 2026 NFL mock draft. It's the one where, after months of preaching "don't overthink it," I do just that one last time. This is my best guess at how the first round will unfold, ...

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army today announced the implementation of the new Combat Field Test (CFT), a major update to its physical readiness program designed to align fitness standards with the ...

Another chapter is being written in the age-old battle of Man vs. Machine, with this one revolving around the 2026 NFL Draft. The challenge: USA TODAY reporter Chris Bumbaca was tasked with crafting a ...

I can't remember a year with a more in-flux top 10. Arguably 20 players could realistically end up among the top-10 picks when the 2026 NFL Draft kicks off on Thursday night. While I didn't project ...

As part of his Day 2 mock of the 2026 NFL Draft, Lance Zierlein projects how Round 3 will play out. Where does quarterback Carson Beck land? Which five teams select wide receivers? With Round 1 of the ...

Plenty of dynasty managers will prefer taking the real-life first overall pick Mendoza above some of the top receivers and perhaps even as early as 1.02. I don’t see Mendoza as a needle-mover for ...

One of the most complicated elements in writing mock drafts is recognizing that every NFL team has a point where they will break away from obvious needs to take the "best player available." The ...