NCAA president Charlie Baker framed the multibillion-dollar House settlement agreement as one that provides stability to college athletics and avoids “bankruptcy.”… Continue Reading »
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Coach’s challenges approved for men’s basketball
The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel on Tuesday approved several measures designed to help improve the flow of men’s basketball games, with the addition of coach’s challenges the biggest change.… Continue Reading »
Study: Less online abuse of NCAA tourney players
Although social media abuse of athletes dropped during March Madness, a study showed Tuesday, harassment of tournament officials and coaches spiked.… Continue Reading »
How the spoils will get divided from NCAA settlement
After the NCAA settlement, ADs are on the front lines of implementation and will have to make this work.… Continue Reading »
FAMU AD accused of stealing $24K from old job
Florida A&M athletic director Angela Suggs was arrested Monday on fraud and theft charges for allegedly using a corporate credit card for personal use totaling more than $24,000 at her former job.… Continue Reading »
Inaugural Vitale event to feature Duke vs. Texas
ESPN and the Charlotte Sports Foundation have announced an annual men’s college basketball event to honor Hall of Fame broadcaster Dick Vitale. The inaugural game, featuring the Texas Longhorns and Duke Blue Devils, will take place on Nov. 4.… Continue Reading »
Judge signs settlement; colleges to pay athletes
Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports brought about by a multibillion-dollar legal settlement that was formally approved Friday.… Continue Reading »
NCAA athlete pay: Here’s what’s next
Schools will begin directly paying their athletes in less than a month, thanks to a legal settlement that was officially approved in federal court Friday. However, the situation is far from settled.… Continue Reading »
Judge grants final approval, paving way for schools to pay athletes
Schools are now free to begin paying their athletes directly, marking the dawn of a new era in college sports.… Continue Reading »
Let’s match top NBA draft prospects to pro players: Our 14 best comps in the 2025 class
ESPN’s Jeremy Woo shares high- and low-end comparisons for projected lottery picks, including Cooper Flagg.… Continue Reading »