ACC Backs Big Ten's 24-Team College Football Playoff Expansion Plan

The ACC formally backed the Big Ten’s push for a 24-team College Football Playoff, citing recent snubs like unbeaten Florida State and Notre Dame as reasons more access is needed.
ESPN reportedly prefers keeping the field to 12–16 teams; the SEC is pushing a 16-team model and — along with the Big Ten — holds the real power to decide any expansion.
Any expansion would reshape the season and money flow in college football: changes to start/end dates, conference title games, scheduling and major revenue distribution are all on the table.

Sports Business and Finance

May 13, 2026 at 5:45 PM

The point spread evens mismatched teams by making you bet on margin, not winner — e.g., Chiefs -6.5 must win by 7+ to cover, Broncos +6.5 cover if they lose by 6 or less.
Most spreads carry the juice (vig) like -110 — you bet $110 to win $100 — so you need to win about 52.4% of spread bets just to break even.
Oddsmakers use half-point “hooks” to avoid pushes, lines move with injuries/betting volume, and key numbers (3 & 7 in the NFL) often decide whether a play is worth it—shop sportsbooks for the best line.

Sports

May 13, 2026 at 5:42 PM

A House discharge petition hit the required 218 signatures, forcing a likely early-June floor vote on security aid for Ukraine and new sanctions on Russia.
California Rep. Kevin Kiley — who recently left the GOP to become an independent — signed the petition, highlighting growing Republican splits with party leadership.
The bill would authorize billions in support for Kyiv and tougher sanctions as the Russia‑Ukraine war grinds on, keeping the conflict squarely in U.S. political debate.

Politics War and Conflicts

May 13, 2026 at 5:31 PM

About two-thirds of seniors rely on Social Security for most of their retirement income, and for many it's the only source — so those monthly checks matter a lot.
Private creditors generally can't touch Social Security, but federal agencies can: the IRS and defaulted federal student loans can take up to 15%, while child support/alimony garnishments can be 50–65%.
Banks must protect two months' worth of direct-deposited benefits from levies, some states offer extra safeguards, and getting legal or financial advice can help if you're worried.

Personal Finance Law

May 13, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Yahoo Sports and FOX One teamed up to launch two free World Cup fantasy games: 2026 Soccer Pick ‘Em and 2026 Soccer Daily Draw.
Fans can make daily predictions, compete on leaderboards or in private groups, and join featured groups hosted by FOX One and soccer personalities.
Games are built into Yahoo apps and link straight to FOX One so players can jump from predicting to watching matches live.

Sports

May 13, 2026 at 4:24 PM