# olympic sports (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover olympic sports. Page: Feed: --- ## [A Blog, If We Could Keep It](https://www.offtackleempire.com/latest-news/50084/a-blog-if-we-could-keep-it) _2026-08-10 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ In 1797, a Philadelphia socialite asked Benjamin Franklin, of the new American nation, “What have we got, a republic or a monarchy?” Reader, Off Tackle Empire makes no claim to be important; rather, it is a silly place on the internet. But I hope you’ll indulge me at least that introduction in the hopes of \[…\] ## [Big Ten Media Days: A First Time Perspective](https://www.offtackleempire.com/michigan/50088/big-ten-media-days-a-first-time-perspective) _2026-08-06 · Brian Gillis · Off Tackle Empire_ The Big Ten Media Days, like those of other conferences, serve as the unofficial kickoff to the college football season. With fall camp just days away, the three-day media event serves as a reminder – and advertisement, in a sense – that the college season is just around the corner. But more than just an \[…\] ## [Better Know the Non-Con: Week 2](https://www.offtackleempire.com/football/50079/better-know-the-non-con-week-2) _2026-07-30 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Big Ten-SEC narratives abound in Week 2. This is, of course, the week of Power 5 matchups across the Big Ten as well as a VERY timely rest break for a team who really earned it in Week 1. Technically, the Best — Don’t Watch This Ohio State Buckeyes at Texas LonghornsSaturday, Sept. 12 | \[…\] ## [For some reason, TSA loves patting my groin](https://www.offtackleempire.com/cybta/50075/for-some-reason-tsa-loves-patting-my-groin) _2026-07-23 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Is it something I’m putting out there? Flying for business today—good old MSP. I’ve been through here three times now in the last month and a half, which is just fine for me, someone who likes to fly, likes MSP, and likes having my groin touched. That latter is particularly relevant, since despite the fact \[…\] ## [Better Know the Non-Con: Week 1](https://www.offtackleempire.com/football/50071/big-ten-football-2026-preview-schedule-week-1-best-games-wisconsin-notre-dame-ucla-cal) _2026-07-21 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Will anyone in the Big Ten play…anyone? (Not if you’re Indiana, of course.) Pretty straightforward, no? The Best UCLA Bruins at California Golden BearsSaturday, September 5 | 9:30pm CT | ESPN And it’s not particularly close. Hello. You’re reading a college football blog, and a Big Ten one at that. Yes, I realize I am \[…\] ## [Exit Ramp Ahead – An End to Power 4 Expansion is in Sight](https://www.offtackleempire.com/big-ten-football-discussion/50063/college-football-expansion-rumors-broadcast-rights-big-ten-acc-north-carolina-virginia-tech-future-sec-big-xii) _2026-07-15 · Off Tackle Empire_ You’re looking for something to fill your offseason time, ProveIt is here with an update you don’t care about on a topic you hate… without rumors, inside sources, or a YouTube podcast from my spare bedroom! Hyphen-free timeline in start of football seasons which is the only timeline that matters in discussion conference realignment: 2025 \[…\] ## [College Football Week 0 Schedule, Games Ranked](https://www.offtackleempire.com/college-football-rankings-top-25-ap-playoff/50058/college-football-week-0-schedule-games-ranked-north-carolina-tcu-memphis-unlv-time-tv-how-to-watch) _2026-07-13 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ When does the college football season start? When is Week 0 of the college football season? These are questions that search engines would like me to optimize for you. Well, well, well. Long time, no talk. Never mind the horseshoes, it’s time to preview the main course—or, at least, to load up on bread before \[…\] ## [Dusty May leaves Michigan Wolverines Basketball for the Dallas Mavericks](https://www.offtackleempire.com/college-basketball-postseason-2026/50045/breaking-news-michigan-wolverines-basketball-dusty-may-quits-to-become-head-coach-dallas-mavericks) _2026-06-22 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Bolting the Blue Headline says it all, no? After compiling a 64-13 record, two Big Ten titles, and a national championship, Ol’ Musty Day appears poised to leave Ann Arbor for the dustier, cow-townier pastures of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Per USA Today, he was poised to make $4.85 million in 2026-27, with a buyout \[…\] ## [One B1G Beautiful Guide: A College Football Fan’s World Cup Guide to USA, Turkiye, Paraguay, Australia](https://www.offtackleempire.com/world-cup-2026-content/50029/world-cup-2026-guide-preview-usmnt-turkiye-paraguay-australia-big-ten-west-in-group-stage-form) _2026-06-12 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Dear God, how many B1G West teams can play in one World Cup? Thus continues my sure-to-be-ill-fated attempt to write Big Ten-centric guides to all 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. If you’d like to know how to watch these games, as well as whether you should watch them, I’ve already covered and solved all the \[…\] ## [One B1G Beautiful Guide to Group B: Canada, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Switzerland, Qatar](https://www.offtackleempire.com/world-cup-2026-content/50032/2026-world-cup-group-b-preview-canada-bosnia-switzerland-qatar-as-big-ten-teams) _2026-06-12 · MN Wildcat · Off Tackle Empire_ Cheap shots, daddy’s money, a loud American, plus quiet competence…YOU TELL ME WHICH BIG TEN TEAMS YOU THOUGHT OF. Thus continues my sure-to-be-ill-fated attempt to write Big Ten-centric guides to all 48 teams in the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. If you’d like to know how to watch these games, as well as whether you should watch them, I’ve \[…\] ## [Open directory of blogs for agents (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/zQW173FvBONp) _2026-06-12 · **Sponsored**_ Submit URLs or OPML; receive feed pages with summaries, plus JSON/OPML/plain text ## [Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 UCF Rowing Team](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/rowing/41636/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-ucf-knights-rowing-team-mara-allen-hannah-lovejoy-brigitte-kappler-luna-kuiper-julia-schultz) _2026-03-01 · Bryson Turner · Black & Gold Banneret_ The UCF Knights Rowing team is coming off a historic season in only its second year under its new head coach. Here’s everything you need to know about the Knights as they start their 2026 season: Who’s in Charge? Mara Allen – 3rd season as Head Coach Mara Allen was a part of eight Big \[…\] ## [Everything You Need To Know About the 2025-26 UCF Men’s Golf Team](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/mens-golf/41092/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-26-ucf-knights-mens-golf-team-bryce-wallor-clemente-silva-camden-goldknoff) _2026-03-01 · Bryson Turner · Black & Gold Banneret_ The UCF Knights Men’s Golf team once again had no representatives in the NCAA Tournament last season. Here’s everything you need to know about the Knights as they start the spring portion of their 2025-26 season: How College Golf Works Each school has five golfers playing for the overall team score. While a school can enter more \[…\] ## [Everything You Need To Know About the 2025-26 UCF Women’s Golf Team](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/womens-golf/41093/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2025-26-ucf-knights-womens-golf-team-emily-marron-molly-smith-pimpisa-sisutham-mila-jurine) _2026-03-01 · Bryson Turner · Black & Gold Banneret_ The UCF Knights Women’s Golf team has been one of the most consistent programs on campus. Yet, appearances in the NCAA Championship have mostly eluded them. This time, as highly regarded nationally as it’s ever been going into a spring season, they have a chance to make it there. Here’s everything you need to know \[…\] ## [Everything You Need To Know About the 2026 UCF Track and Field Team](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/track-and-field/41164/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-ucf-knights-track-and-field-team-dana-boone-jazmen-newberry-yvone-sandui-antoinette-galloway-genelle-stephens-paige-laffoon) _2026-02-28 · Bryson Turner · Black & Gold Banneret_ After seeing improvement in the Big 12 Championships last season, the UCF Knights’ Track and Field team is back looking to replicate such efforts once again they continue settling into the conference. Here’s everything you need to know about the Knights for their 2026 Indoor and Outdoor campaigns: Last Season Tied for 11th in Big 12 \[…\] ## [Tacko Fall Deserves to Have his Jersey Number 24 Retired by UCF](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/alumni/41982/tacko-fall-deserves-to-have-his-jersey-number-24-retired-by-ucf-knights-basketball) _2026-02-27 · Jake Ferraro · Black & Gold Banneret_ One of the most memorable UCF basketball players in school history is Tacko Fall. At 7-foot-6, Fall was one of the most dominant defensive players during his time. Now, it’s time for UCF to consider retiring Fall’s number 24 for how his career was spent in Orlando. Fall spent four seasons at UCF from 2016 \[…\] ## [Knights Fall Short in Final Home Game to WVU, 74-62](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/basketball/42033/knights-fall-short-in-final-home-game-to-wvu-74-62) _2026-02-26 · Kyle Nash · Black & Gold Banneret_ The final home game of the year for UCF Knights Women’s Basketball on Wednesday was an occasion not only because they were hosting the #17 West Virginia Mountaineers, but it was also senior night. After celebrating Jacorriah Bracey and Kristol Ayson’s final appearance at Addition Financial Arena during pregame, the Knights fought hard in a \[…\] ## [UCF Blasts No. 19 BYU in Provo in Shocker](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/basketball/41994/ucf-blasts-19-byu-in-provo-shocker-big-12-aj-dybantsa) _2026-02-25 · Jake Ferraro · Black & Gold Banneret_ In a performance that shocked the college basketball world late Tuesday night, the UCF Knights led wire-to-wire and led by as much as 36, defeating the #19 BYU Cougars 97-84 at the Marriott Center in Provo. With the win, UCF improved to 20-7 overall and 9-6 in the Big 12 on the season. The victory \[…\] ## [It’s Time to Retire Jermaine Taylor’s Jersey at UCF](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/alumni/41957/jermaine-taylor-jersey-retired-ucf-mens-basketball-knights-nba-rockets-kings) _2026-02-20 · Jeff Sharon · Black & Gold Banneret_ True greatness in sports is inarguable. You can debate how great certain players are in any sport, but once you see a truly great player, there’s just no argument. It’s so obvious as to be self-evident. I’ve been asked many times who the greatest UCF athlete I’ve ever seen at their sport is, and my \[…\] ## [Knights Lose 8th Straight to KSU, 93-67](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/basketball/41948/knights-lose-8th-stright-to-ksu-93-67) _2026-02-19 · Kyle Nash · Black & Gold Banneret_ In their penultimate home game this season at Addition Financial Arena, UCF Knights Women’s Basketball hoped to break a seven-game slump against the Kansas State Wildcats. However, the skid continues after the 93-67 loss to the Wildcats. Harmon and Yancy Out Star player Leah Harmon and starting point guard Summer Yancey were both sidelined with \[…\] ## [One OS for your AI workforce (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cRle9lmnSHKP) _2026-02-19 · **Sponsored**_ Build, direct, and supervise an AI workforce from a single operating workspace. ## [UCF Ends Three-Game Losing Streak Against TCU, 82-71](https://www.blackandgoldbanneret.com/basketball/41924/ucf-ends-three-game-losing-streak-against-tcu-82-71) _2026-02-18 · Steven Brown · Black & Gold Banneret_ Forward Jordan Burks took charge, matching his career high with 23 points to go along with seven rebounds in the Knights’ 82-71 victory over the TCU Horned Frogs on Tuesday night. Burks got off to a hot start, nailing four threes in the first half and had 16 points heading into the break. Senior Guard \[…\]