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    The lessons of the WNBAs triumphant All-Star Weekend: get off the net and lean into the joy
    Jonquel Jones celebrates with Team Spoon teammate Caitlin Clark after their win in Saturday nights WNBA All-Star Game in Chicago.Photograph: Sage Zipeto/Getty ImagesIf your perceptions of what the WNBA is like in 2026 are largely shaped by narratives derived from and driven by social media, the scene in Chicago at WNBA All-Star Weekend would have proved a surprise.The mood Friday morning at the Barack Obama Presidential Center was downright ebullient. And, sure, to a degree that was because No 44 himself clocked in for about an hour of practice. The former president briefly showed off some moves in his jeans and loafers after he was surprise-attacked by the New York Libertys Jonquel Jones.But there was something else in the air: everyone was just excited to be there. All-Star provides a brief respite from the slog of the regular season, a couple of days of either total rest for those who arent playing or the chance to spend time alongside friends they dont usually play with for those who are.Related: Sign up for WNBA 30: a limited run womens basketball newsletterLast years All-Star Game was held in Indianapolis under a cloud of tension. The players were preparing for what would prove to be a months-long period spent negotiating terms for a new collective bargaining agreement. Fans, who often get their WNBA news from social media, made their support for the athletes known; the game ended with chants of Pay them! ringing out in Gainbridge Fieldhouse.A year later, the CBA is done and players are getting paid, but the weeks preceding this summers All-Star Game were filled with no shortage of headaches and problems. An offseason taskforce designed to improve foul calls and officiating resulted in changes in policy and practice that are still being rolled out; incidences of hard fouls, such as when Alyssa Thomas accidentally pushed her fist into Caitlin Clarks throat during a game last month, were handled through the proper league channels but were inflamed online, by people genuinely invested in the league but also those who just want to stir up problems.And thats not all: the week before the All-Star Game saw two incidents that went against the spirit of the leagues No Space For Hate platform, which was unveiled last year and reflects the WNBAs unwavering commitment to protecting its players and upholding the values of inclusion, respect, and unity. The Toronto Tempos head coach Sandy Brondello was caught on a hot mic calling Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese a protected species, and Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham brazenly used transphobic language in an apparent attempt to defend herself against the nickname Maga Barbie.Brondello issued a heartfelt apology to Reese and was suspended for one game. Cunningham told ESPN she wants to protect young girls in the locker room from biological men a phrase that GLAAD has identified as a hate term and then doubled down on her stance.Coverage of those events (and more) appeared to have reached even Obama himself. Youre great. Youre fantastic. Dont let all this nonsense get you down, Obama told Clark. To have that much immersion in nonsense ... dont lose that joy. The games the game, and youre a hooper. Youre always hooping, and youre on a nice little run right now.(My hands were getting a little bit sweaty, and I dont really get nervous for anybody, Clark told reporters after the interaction. But thats somebody like, just his presence commands a room.)In other words, this years All-Star Game could have been messy. Instead, it was one of the best weekends in league history, and ended with a historic attendance (19,783 people showed up for the game at United Center) and a series of announcements from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert including a replay center that should make for stronger officiating next season that indicate things are only getting better for the WNBA.Throughout the weekend, players and coaches embraced the success of the league while acknowledging theres room for more. Speaking to reporters Friday, Minnesota Lynx guard Courtney Williams emphasized staying positive when she can. I lean into the love, for sure. I feel in the W, as opposed to mens sports, theres more pressure to be online, she said. I feel it just depends on who you are. If you like to be on the net, be on the net. If you dont like the net, get off the net.Las Vegas Aces head coach Becky Hammon echoed that sentiment. When it comes to how stories about the WNBA reverberate through the media and social media, Hammon said: I think the biggest mistake is maybe the people that talk the most know the least on some of these topics. They dont have a good pulse on our league at times.Honestly, I dont really pay attention so much to what everybody else is saying either. Im busy trying to win games and put a great product on the court, she continued. And, hopefully, as many people as possible want to come to see great basketball.Not everyone in the league is as offline. The average age of WNBA players is approximately 27; adults in their 20s have nearly universal internet use. The StudBudz the duo of Williams and Seattle Storm guard Natisha Hiedeman ran a 24-hour Twitch livestream of the weekends events, and plenty of people use Threads and Instagram to speak to and interact with fans. The internet can be a dark place, but its also one that can be a lot of fun.Theres a lot of great players here with different backgrounds, different stories, Dallas Wings forwardJessica Shepard told the Guardian on Friday. Those differences only make the league stronger, she added.I think anytime you have diversity, anytime you have people who have different stories, it definitely creates a nice environment, Shepard said of the league. I think also for the younger generation, it gives everyone someone to look up to that maybe has a similar story to them.Thats what All-Star is really all about, Las Vegas Aces center and four-time MVP Aja Wilson told the Guardian. We come together in this place.If theres one person in the WNBA who cant avoid the internet, its Engelbert. As the head of the league, Engelbert bears the brunt of joy and disappointment from fans, coaches, owners, and, most importantly to her, the players.While addressing the media on Saturday, Engelbert admitted her leadership could improve. She acknowledged there are processes around fines, suspensions, and investigations, and dismissed the idea that the league only looks into certain instances in response to social media outcry. The CBA negotiations were contentious, she added, but Engelbert said that this year were in a really good place.She also explained player safety is constantly top of mind, and that includes what happens on and off the court.The internet is a very complicated place, Engelbert said, a sentence that practically vibrates with relevance in 2026. And, someone gave me this term, keyboard warriors are very, very adamant to get their messages through to our players, whether its through DMs, whether its through other means.One way Engelbert personally plays to continue to nurture a safer environment for the leagues athletes is to reach out directly more frequently. The commissioner said she believed players dont want to hear from us all the time, but learned at a meeting with the WNBPA last week that crucial league communications are often missed by players who didnt receive them or arent reading articles about those announcements. When it comes to that two-way street between the league and players, theres no doubt I need to be better, Engelbert said. Everybody needs to be better at communication, I think, all the time.The city of Chicago and maybe even the WNBA (including Engelbert, who oversaw it all) can bask in a job well done and a weekend where joy and celebration of 30 seasons of WNBA was the mission. The entire league gets back to work this week, but will do so after riding a very singular, and very special, kind of high.
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    Indianapolis Colts help flag football inch closer to sanctioning in Indiana
    Indiana hit its goal of 100 active girls flag football teams, the Indianapolis Colts and Indiana High School Athletic Association announced Sunday, July 26.Crossing the 100-team benchmark means girls flag football is now eligible to become an officially sanctioned high school sport in Indiana, where it is currently recognized as an "emerging sport." The IHSAA is now slated to vote on the sanctioning in May 2027 at the earliest.BIG news from the Colts at the NFL FLAG Championships although the road to 100 is complete, the road ahead is even more exciting. #playfootball#ThisIsHSFootballpic.twitter.com/21AlfKx9tH HSFA Flag (@HSFAFlag) July 26, 2026The Colts have been very involved in flag footballs growth in the Hoosier State,launching the "Road to 100" initiative to reach this benchmark and investing $10,000 in each school that joined the initiative to help offset the costs of equipment, uniforms and coaching expenses.As on Monday, the exact statewide participant tally is 108 schools in 50 cities. Girls flag football provides another pathway for girls to learn, play and love our great sport, as well as all the other opportunities and benefits that come from playing youth sports and being part of a team, Kalen Jackson, the owner of the Indianapolis Colts, said during the announcement of the benchmark.The Colts are proud to help lead this effort to make football more accessible and inclusive for all, and this is only the beginning for girls flag in Indiana, she said.The announcement was made at the NFL Flag Championships, hosted in Westfield, Ind., over the weekend, where hundreds of youth and high school flag teams competed.All of the development in Indiana comes while girls flag football is exploding across the country, growing at the high school and collegiate levels as its Olympic debut at Los Angeles 2028 creeps closer. Twenty-three states have now sanctioned it as a a high school sport, with eight of those coming since January, and it was recently recommended by the NCAA to become a championship collegiate sport by 2028.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Indianapolis Colts help flag football inch closer to sanctioning in Indiana
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    Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire: Caleb Durbin, Ty France top adds based on weekly hitter matchups
    Its a busy week with half of the league playing seven games. Only the Rockies play five games in Week 19. With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching, its time to examine those rosters to identify strengths and weaknesses. This will be the final in-season fantasy baseball article that covers the weekly hitter matchups, with most of the pitching data remaining the same from a team-level standpoint.Here's a look at Week 19 hitter matchups sorted by lowest adjusted pitching scores.Corbin YoungThat said, well examine the notable team schedules before identifying hitters to add and stream in shallow-, medium- and deep-league formats.Notable Team Schedules in Week 19Athletics (4 vs. BOS, 3 vs. DET)The Athletics face four left-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. Three of them come in the Boston series, including Payton Tolle, Jake Bennett and Patrick Sandoval. That will limit playing time for Carlos Cortes, Jeff McNeil and Lawrence Butler among their strong-side platoon options. Thats a bummer because the Athletics will play seven in their hitter-friendly home park.Braves (3 at NYM, 4 vs. WSH)Like the Athletics, the Braves face four left-handed starting pitchers this week. Thankfully, the Braves dont have many fantasy-relevant, strong-side platoon options.Red Sox (4 at ATH, 3 at LAD)The Red Sox will face four right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. Anthony Seigler and Masataki Yoshida might take a hit to their playing time. However, Seigler has started in six out of eight games against a left-handed starting pitcher. Look toward Seiglers way in deep leagues based on playing time and batting average, with a solid 79.7% contact rate.Cubs (4 at STL, 3 vs. NYY)The Cubs project to face five right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. They have a relatively stable lineup without any strong-side platoon options.Reds (3 vs. CLE, 4 vs. PIT)There are six right-handed starting pitchers on the schedule for the Reds. Like the Cubs, the Reds dont have any regular platoons, so not much is actionable other than starting with their reliable hitters with all seven games at home in Cincinnati.Rockies (2 at SD, 3 vs. KC)Only five games on the schedule for the Rockies with three at home to close out the week. The only positive is that they project to face all right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. That benefits Mickey Moniak and Troy Johnston.White Sox (4 vs. NYY, 3 at TB)The White Sox have five right-handed starting pitchers on the schedule. Both lefties will be in the Yankees series against Max Fried and Ryan Weathers. Andrew Benintendi and Tristan Peters should benefit, though they havent sat against all lefties.Marlins (3 vs. PHI, 4 at NYM)Miami has six right-handed starting pitchers on the schedule. Griffin Conine and Jakob Marsee should earn extra plate appearances this week.Mets (3 vs. ATL, 4 vs. MIA)The Mets will face five right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. The lone lefties come against Atlanta, including Martn Prez and Chris Sale. Jared Young might be a hitter to stream in deep leagues, especially in the latter half of the week.Yankees (4 at CWS, 3 at CHC)Four right-handed starting pitchers are on the schedule for the Yankees. Trent Grisham played in three of four games against a left-handed starter since returning from the injured list on July 3, so he shouldnt be impacted much. In deeper leagues, you could speculate on Ryan McMahon.Pirates (3 vs. ARI, 4 at CIN)The Pirates will face five right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. Besides Chase Burns and Hunter Greene, the Pirates could take advantage of softer matchups this week. Jacob Gonzalez could be a sneaky deep-league hitter to stream.Mariners (1 at TEX, 3 at LAD, 3 vs. MIN)The Mariners will face four left-handed starting pitchers in Week 19, including Jordan Montgomery, Justin Wrobleski and Eric Lauer. Luke Raley will be impacted, with Dominic Canzone earning more playing time. Canzone has started against a left-handed starter in four out of seven games since June 15.Giants (3 vs. MIL, 4 at SD)The Giants project to face five right-handed starting pitchers, with one in each series, including Shane Drohan and JP Sears. It doesnt look like the Giants have many strong-side platoon players.Cardinals (4 vs. CHC, 3 at TOR)This is a weird one. The Cardinals face five left-handed starting pitchers in Week 19, leading to possible weak-side platoon options in play. Nathan Churchs playing time might be at risk, though he started in five out of nine games against a lefty starter since July 1. It could benefit Jos Fermn or Nelson Velzquez, though both might be risky options as weak-side platoon hitters.Rangers (1 vs. SEA, 3 at TB, 3 at HOU)The Rangers project to face five right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. Both left-handed starters come against the Rays, including Ian Seymour and Shane McClanahan. That should benefit Joc Pederson and Evan Carter as strong-side platoon options.Nationals (3 vs. TOR, 4 at ATL)The Nationals will face five right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. The two lefties come in the Atlanta series against Martin Perez and Chris Sale. Luis Garcia Jr. doesnt sit against all lefties, but maybe he plays six out of seven this week. The riskier potential strong-side platoon options for the Nationals include Jos Tena, Keibert Ruiz and Jorbit Vivas. All of which would be deep-league options.Shallow- and Medium-League Hitter PickupsCaleb Durbin, 2B/3B, Red Sox (40% Rostered)Since June 15, Durbin has been a strong fantasy asset. He has seven home runs, six steals and a .308 batting average since the middle of last month. Durbin has been pulling the ball into the air more often, with a 45.6% pull rate and 39% flyball rate since the middle of June. Before June 15, Durbin had a 43.9% pull rate and a 30.8% flyball rate.Here's a look at Caleb Durbin's 15-game rolling averages for pull and flyball rate.Corbin Young via FanGraphsFurthermore, Durbin posted a 68.5 mph bat speed before June 15, which jumped nearly two mph to 70.2 mph. Durbin has shown strong plate discipline, with an 86.1% contact rate and 6.5% swinging-strike rate. That helps keep Durbins floor high from a batting average perspective. He needs to pull the ball down to the line to maximize his home run potential with below-average to mediocre power skills.The Red Sox play four games on the road against the Athletics and three against the Dodgers. Durbin should continue hitting well into Week 19, making him a shallow-league option to pick up and stream for batting average and steals.Ty France, 1B, Padres (30% Rostered)I recommended a different Padres hitter last week, but Ty France stole the show with two home runs in Week 18 after a two-homer game on June 19 before last week. France has been hitting the ball harder with an 8.2% barrel rate per plate appearance, over three points above his career norm. That has been supported by France pulling the ball into the air (20.3%) more often this season, over four points above his career average.Since June 15, France has been rolling with 10 home runs, 44 runs plus RBI and a .319 batting average. Ride Frances hot bat with better power metrics supporting the performance into Week 19.Tommy Edman, 2B/3B/OF, Dodgers (33% Rostered)Edman missed most of the season with an injury. However, he has been rolling since he returned. Edman has a .337 batting average with two home runs and three steals, fueled by his .413 BABIP. For context, Edmans career BABIP is under .300, so it will regress at some point. Its early, but Edman boasts a 5.3% barrel rate per plate appearance, over two points above his career norm.Target Edman for batting average and speed, though there could be sneaky power if he maintains an average barrel rate.Travis Bazzana, 2B, Guardians (37% Rostered)The season-long numbers look solid for Bazzana from a power and speed standpoint. However, he ran cold in June, with four home runs, four steals and a .189 batting average. Bazzanas profile suggests he might be better in points or OBP formats, given his season-long 11.7% walk rate. Since July 1, Bazzana has two home runs, three steals and a .224 batting average, though his .333 OBP reminds us that he still finds his way on base.The Guardians face the Mets and White Sox in Week 19. Nolan McLean might be the toughest matchup this week, but he has been rocky at times. Look toward Bazzana in OBP and points leagues in Week 19.Deep-League Hitter PickupsTim Tawa, 1B/2B/OF, Diamondbacks (4% Rostered)Weve talked about Tawa in the past as a deep-league hitter to add. Though the Diamondbacks lineup is top-heavy, Tawa has been hitting well since being recalled on July 5. He has three home runs, two steals and a .304 batting average. Six of Tawas seven season-long barrels came since July 5, showing he has been hitting the ball harder.Here's a look at Tim Tawa's barrel rate per plate appearance by month.Corbin YoungTawa isnt a household name, but he has been performing well and is worth streaming in Week 19 in deeper formats.Joey Ortiz, 3B/SS, Brewers (7% Rostered)The Brewers will face the Giants and Angels, two of the worst pitching staffs overall. Ortiz bats toward the bottom of the lineup, making him a deep-league option. Since June 15, Ortiz has four home runs, three steals and a .290 batting average with a .338 BABIP. Four of Ortizs eight season-long barrels came since June 15. Ortiz has been running more often with an 18% stolen base opportunity rate, though he has struggled to convert his chances into steals (66%).Playing time is favorable for Ortiz without the standout skills, making him a consideration to add and stream in deeper leagues.Trevor Larnach, OF, Twins (8% Rostered)The Twins project to face five out of six right-handed starting pitchers in Week 19. Since July 1, Larnach has started against two of eight left-handed starting pitchers. He crushes righties, with a 147 wRC+ this season, meaning well want to monitor these righty-heavy schedules. Larnach has been pulling the ball into the air (23%) more often, nearly five points above his career average. Interestingly, Larnachs 5.4% barrel rate per plate appearance has been similar to his career norm, so the pull-heavy profile hasnt impacted the exit velocities.Scoop up Larnach as a deep-league strong-side platoon option in Week 19.
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    Mike Vrabel: We're very confident in where A.J. Brown is at physically
    Patriots receiver A.J. Brown has had some knee issues in the past, which were reportedly a factor in the Rams electing to pass on trading for the wideout. Brown and the Patriots' brass have dismissed those concerns over the last couple of months, with head coach Mike Vrabel again expressing that sentiment during his Monday press conference. "I think a lot of things get fabricated, and people tell stories, Vrabel said, via Doug Kyed of the Boston Herald. We're very confident in where he's at physically. He's done every single thing. Will he do every single thing? Nope. But I think he's gotten off to a really good start, both mentally and physically, and acclimating himself to his team.Brown, 29, appeared in 13 games for Philadelphia in 2024 before playing 15 games in 2025. Last season, he caught 78 passes for 1,003 yards with seven touchdowns.
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    76ers celebrate James' arrival with coronation photo fit for basketball's King
    PHILADELPHIA (AP) The Philadelphia 76ers sent the message that LeBron James was indeed officially and perhaps amazingly on the roster with a straightforward photo:James' blue No. 23 jersey hangs in a locker with a crown as a nod to his King nickname on the shelf.The 76ers and James announced Monday their two-year deal on the veteran's minimum for $8 million total was official and that the four-time NBA MVP was indeed a Sixer.There is no doubt LeBron is one of the greatest players to ever play the game of basketball and there are no words to measure the impact hell have on this organization," team president Mike Gansey said.The NBAs career scoring leader, James revealed his choice on social media Friday, saying it will be his last decision and that it came after he strongly considered retirement.I believe I can help make the Philadelphia 76ers a championship team and I am so excited to energize a new fan base and start this incredible journey one last time, James said.James posted videos on his Instagram story Monday morning with the caption: It's that time again. 4:12 AM. Let's get it. He posed workout videos from the gym throughout the weekend.A four-time NBA champion, James wrote he was done when his 23rd NBA season ended and that it was his last with the Los Angeles Lakers.He instead reversed course and signed with a Sixers franchise that's loaded with All-Star starters in Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown yet has failed to win an NBA championship since 1983 or even advance out of the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs since 2001.James, who turns 42 in December, appears up for the challenge of turning the Sixers into champions much as he did when he ended a 56-year championship drought for Cleveland by leading the Cavaliers to the title in 2016.I cannot wait to see LeBron alongside Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and our talented roster as we work to deliver a championship for Philly," team owner Josh Harris said.The Sixers went 45-37 last season and were swept in the second round by the eventual NBA champion New York Knicks.James resume is beyond compare in NBA history. He is a 22-time All-Star, a 21-time All-NBA selection, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a four-time NBA Finals MVP, a three-time All-Star Game MVP and a member of the NBAs 75th anniversary team.He also is coming off a season in which he averaged 20.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game. For his career, he has averaged 26.8 points, 7.5 rebounds and 7.4 assists in more than 1,600 games.James started his career in Cleveland in 2003 and spent seven seasons with the Cavaliers before heading to Miami for four seasons where he won his first two NBA titles. He then returned to Cleveland for four more seasons, including that title run in 2016, and left in 2018 for the Lakers and won a championship in 2020.James is the first player in NBA history to be named an NBA Finals MVP with three different franchises.James is set for a reunion with Gansey, who was hired in late May after the Sixers fired Daryl Morey.Gansey joined the Cavaliers in 2011 and had worked as their general manager since 2022. His and James' ties were first forged as Ohio basketball stars more than two decades ago. Gansey at Olmsted Falls High School was runner-up in 2001 for Ohio's Mr. Basketball award to James who won it three times for St. VincentSt. Mary High School before bypassing college and going straight to the NBA.I have had the pleasure of knowing LeBron since high school and have seen the high-level impact hes produced at every stop of his basketball journey," Gansey said. He is a consummate professional, the ultimate competitor and a tireless worker. But he is also an incredible person with natural leadership traits, a family man, and someone who possesses unwavering commitment to community and those around him.___AP NBA: https://apnews.com/nba
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    Cristhian Stuani renews for one more season: a decade of history, leadership, and red-and-white sentiment
    Cristhian Stuani renews for one more season: a decade of history, leadership, and red-and-white sentimentGirona FC and Cristhian Stuani have reached an agreement to extend the Uruguayan striker's contract for one more season. In this way, the captain will embark on his tenth season at Montilivi, further solidifying a career that is already part of the Club's history.Since his arrival in the summer of 2017, Stuani has become an indispensable figure both on and off the pitch. With his commitment, professionalism, goal-scoring ability, and leadership, the striker has been one of the key contributors to Girona FC's sporting growth over the past decade.Currently, Stuani is the top scorer and the player with the most appearances in Girona FC's history, with 148 goals in 312 official matches wearing the red-and-white jersey. These extraordinary numbers reflect the significance of an irreplaceable footballer.The Uruguayan forward has been synonymous with performance since day one. He scored in Girona FC's debut in the First Division and, season after season, has maintained spectacular efficiency in front of goal. Beyond the statistics, Stuani has left a profound mark thanks to his leadership skills, tactical intelligence, aerial ability, goal-scoring instinct, and competitiveness, which have made him a role model for the Club's new generations of footballers.A reference for MontiliviOver all these years, Stuani has become one of the most beloved players among Girona fans. His approachability, respect for the Club, and constant dedication have built a unique relationship with Montilivi.The continuity of the Uruguayan striker brings experience, leadership, and a winning mentality to a locker room that will continue to count on one of the great figures in recent red-and-white history.With this renewal, Christian Stuani and Girona FC will continue writing an extraordinary story together. A story of goals, effort, perseverance, and loyalty that, ten years after its beginning, remains more alive than ever.
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    Where Ben Hill Griffin ranks among college football's best stadiums
    Very few topics in college football are more certain to create healthy debate than ranking the sports best stadiums.Saturdays in the fall are about more than just the game it's about the traditions, pageantry, atmosphere, and success associated with a program, all of which contribute to what makes a stadium special. Some fans value the visual appeal of a venue and amenities, while others prioritize the traditions surrounding game day.USA TODAY Sports' latest ranking of the nations top college football stadiums is sure to spark debate, with the SEC leading all conferences in representation and the Big Ten close behind. Among the 25 stadiums selected is Floridas Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, also known as the "Swamp." "Florida fans singing Tom Petty's 'I Won't Back Down' before the fourth quarter might be a new tradition," the authors begin. "It's also peak college football. The Swamp can roar with the best of them, even if the Gators haven't matched their glory years in recent seasons. Consider last season: Florida went 4-2 at home, including an upset of Texas, and 0-6 away."Heres where the Gators home stadium stacks up against the best stadiums in college football.Ben Hill Griffin Stadium comes in ranked No. 10, behind its SEC counterparts LSU (No. 1) and Texas A&M (No. 4). Florida was also ranked behind another string of SEC teams, with Georgia, Tennessee, and Alabama ranked at Nos. 6, 7, and 9, respectively.The Swamp also got the nod over Auburn (No. 15) and Oklahoma (No. 17) to round out the top 20. Texas (No. 22) and South Carolina (No. 25) rounded out the top 25 rankings for the remaining SEC teams.Follow us @GatorsWire on X, formerly known as Twitter, as well as Bluesky, and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Florida Gators news, notes and opinions.This article originally appeared on Gators Wire: Where Ben Hill Griffin ranks among college football's best stadiums
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