Kyle Whittingham calls for ‘complete overhaul’ of college sports landscape
Kyle Whittingham’s arrival at Michigan comes amid college football’s first full offseason with revenue-sharing. The rev-share era began in June 2025 when the House settlement received full approval, paving the way for schools to directly pay layers while also allowing third-party NIL opportunities. Shortly after Whittingham’s hire, Michigan’s NIL efforts ramped up. But as he […]
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OPEN THREAD | JAN 17, 2026
Welcome to The Daily Merengue — a place where you can feel free to discuss all things football. Do not be alarmed by the overt RMCF bias. It’s in the name! Shoutout to the Mods who do a fantastic job, Valyrian Steel, Ezek XI, KungFuZizou, NeRObutBlanco, Felipejack, and Juninho. GAME DAY ITS GAME DAY!! HERE […]
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Yay for me! Venus Williams set for a record at the Australian Open
At 45, it's no surprise Venus Williams will be setting an age record at the Australian Open when she lines up Sunday in the first round. The fact she'll be the oldest player ever to compete in the Australian Open women's singles draw wasn't something she realized until after she'd received a wild-card entry to play at the year's first major for the first time in five years. Williams was married in December, a celebration she said was her priority between the first two major tournaments in a comeback to the tour that started last July.
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