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Neil Adler

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Since graduating summa cum laude from Syracuse University's Newhouse School in 2000 with a degree in broadcast journalism, Neil Adler has served as a sports reporter, a marketing professional and a business journalist, mainly in the Washington, D.C., market. For the past 10 years, Neil has covered Syracuse Orange sports as the editor of a fan site. As a writer with Yardbarker, Neil will primarily focus on college basketball and college football, while also covering the NBA, the NFL and professional tennis.

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College Basketball, College Football, NBA, NFL, Tennis, Syracuse Orange Athletics

Legal experts weigh in as NCAA grapples with college basketball eligibility issue

Despite an outcry from collegiate coaches, the NCAA may have a tough time keeping NBA players who have logged a minimal amount of minutes at the pro level from returning to college and playing, according to legal experts.

Giant egos of Big Ten, SEC are stalling College Football Playoff expansion

So everyone wanted an expansion, but an expansion isn't happening? That makes no sense whatsoever.

Notre Dame's rift with ACC is water under the bridge, commissioner believes

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish and the Atlantic Coast Conference had their hug-it-out moment and have made up, according to the league's commissioner.

Five huge games this weekend to shape conference races, Big Dance seeding

This weekend in men's college basketball, there are numerous match-ups that will help define conference races and seeding in the 2026 NCAA Tournament, headlined by battles in the Big Ten Conference.

Five leading candidates for Naismith men's college basketball Coach of the Year

On Tuesday night, No. 5 Nebraska suffered its first loss of the season, falling 75–72 to No. 3 Michigan. Even so, Cornhuskers head coach Fred Hoiberg remains the front-runner to win the 2026 Naismith men’s college Coach of the Year award. 

Top five favorites to win the national title in men's college basketball

Five squads appear to be in the best shape to potentially cut down the nets when all is said and done.

Top five favorites to win the Naismith Men's College Player of the Year award

To be anointed the country's best player in collegiate hoops, one has to blend top-notch individual statistics with a strong overall team performance. That's what these Naismith candidates possess.

Behind Duke, ACC standings becoming chaotic

Nearly halfway through league play, No. 5 Duke is the premier squad in the Atlantic Coast Conference. But which school is No. 2 in the conference remains up in the air.

10 notable college football transfers and where they landed

The college football transfer portal officially slammed shut Jan. 16, but the player movement hasn’t completely stopped. A brief extension (Jan. 20-24) allows potential transfers from national championship participants Indiana and Miami to join new schools.

Top five winners and losers in the CFB transfer portal

There will still be some portal activity before 2026 rosters are set, but here are five winners and five losers after the bulk of the movement has been completed.

ACC basketball's 2025-26 resurgence fuels return to national relevance

The Atlantic Coast Conference has put its utter disappointment from last season emphatically in the rear-view mirror.

A look at the top five quarterbacks remaining in the transfer portal

With the closing of the transfer portal approaching, here is a look at the best quarterback options remaining.

Top three winners and losers in the college football transfer portal

While things can rapidly fluctuate with transfer portal recruiting, here are three studs and duds in the portal in recent days.

Criticism of Miami getting CFP invite looks foolish after win over Ohio State

Miami has proved that it not only belongs in this season's College Football Playoff, but the No. 10 seed Hurricanes are also a legit contender to win the entire 12-team event.

Ranking the head coaches ahead of CFP quarterfinal games

Here, the eight head coaches are ranked, in inverse order, with a focus on how they've fared over the past two seasons.

'Malfunctioning': Michigan interim coach Biff Poggi crushes prior leadership, and he's spot-on

On Monday, interim coach Biff Poggi said Michigan must conduct a "massive self-examination of what's happened in this building."

Top five studs and duds so far this season in men's college basketball

As the regular season is now about one-third over, it's time to look at five teams that have proven pleasant surprises, along with five teams that have been disappointing.

Top five non-quarterbacks who are set to enter transfer portal

Quarterbacks get a lot of the headlines, but there are other talented — and highly ranked — players who plan to enter the portal and play positions other than QB.

A nightmare College Football Playoff scenario exists for ACC

A nightmarish — and frankly, embarrassing — scenario could potentially unfold for the Atlantic Coast Conference regarding this season's 12-team College Football Playoff. 

Gator bites and elite freshmen debuts: Five observations from men's college basketball opening night

The 2025-26 men's college basketball season got underway on Monday, and it didn't disappoint.

Five candidates to replace Hugh Freeze as Auburn's head coach

Freeze was fired on Sunday after a disappointing tenure at Auburn. Here are five potential replacements.

After latest awful loss, Auburn needs to part ways with Hugh Freeze

It's hard to find a reason for Freeze to keep his job at this point.

ACC is a chaotic mess following Week 10

Which two teams will make it to the league's championship game on Dec. 6 in Charlotte, N.C., is anybody's guess.

Despite heartbreaking loss to No. 20 Texas, No. 9 Vanderbilt still has path to CFP

Despite the 34-31 road setback, Vanderbilt can still get to the 12-team College Football Playoff, but for the remainder of the 2025 regular season, the Commodores have zero margin for error.

From the Boozer twins to a high-flying Eagle: Must-know names for the 2025–26 men's college basketball season

College basketball is almost back. The 2025–26 season tips off Monday, ushering in another year of intrigue, talent and high expectations. Can Florida defend its national title?