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Trump’s college sports committee tackles laundry list of issues and calls on Congress to act quickly
The presidential committee asked to find solutions for spiraling costs in college sports recommended creating a task force to look at pooling media rights, limiting coaches salaries, and rewriting eligibility and transfer-portal rules, along with at least a dozen other ideas.
NCAA proposal would loosen protocol for conferences needing 5-7 teams to fill out bowl agreements
The Division I Football Bowl Subdivisions Oversight Committee has adopted a proposal that would loosen the constraints on conferences needing one or more of its 5-7 teams to play in bowl games.
Arizona State basketball coach Randy Bennett is diving into his ‘dream job’ following health issue
Randy Bennett was thrilled to be introduced as the next coach at Arizona State, his hometown school and the only place that could lure him away from a 25-year career at Saint Mary's.
Ex-Ohio State players, including NFL veterans, to join a sexual abuse lawsuit against the school
Thirty former Ohio State football players, including some former NFL players, have agreed to join a federal lawsuit against the university over the sexual abuse of student athletes decades ago by a team doctor, a lawyer in the case said Thursday.
March Madness expanding to 76 teams each next season
The NCAA on Thursday announced a long-expected expansion of its men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams each starting next season, explaining that it made the money part work by opening sponsorship opportunities to a long-restricted alcohol category.
Former South Carolina QB Stephen Garcia says he has Stage 4 colorectal cancer
Former South Carolina quarterback Stephen Garcia announced on social media that he has been diagnosed with Stage 4 colorectal cancer.
Michigan, Florida headline Players Era fields as it expands, splits into two tournaments
The Players Era will expand from 18 to 24 teams this year and split into two tournaments, with the two most recent national champions headlining a pair of loaded fields.
Detroit Mercy gives coach Mark Montgomery an extension through 2031
Detroit Mercy basketball coach Mark Montgomery has received a contract extension through 2030-31, the school announced Wednesday.
Oklahoma, UCLA softball sluggers near record In battle like McGwire-Sosa’s ‘98 home run chase
College softball is putting on a home run chase reminiscent of the epic showdown between Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa nearly 30 years ago.
March Madness expansion proposal draws ire from NCAA fans: ‘I hate it’
College basketball fans are crying foul over the NCAA's newly reported plan to expand its annual men's and women's March Madness tournaments from 68 to 76 teams as soon as next season.
Aden Holloway has a scholarship waiting at Alabama depending on outcome of marijuana case, Oats says
Alabama has a scholarship waiting for suspended guard Aden Holloway depending on the outcome of his marijuana case, coach Nate Oats said Wednesday.
Former Hawks executive Jones sentenced to over 3 years in prison for embezzling $3.7M from team
Authorities announced Wednesday that former Atlanta Hawks finance executive Lester T. Jones Jr. was sentenced to three years and five months in prison for embezzling approximately $3.7 million from the team through fraudulent expense reimbursement requests and misuse of corporate credit cards.
NCAA agrees to lift restrictions on student-athletes earning prize money before enrolling in college
The NCAA has agreed to overhaul its restrictions on athletes accepting prize money before enrolling in college under the terms of a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit brought by North Carolina women's tennis champion Reese Brantmeier.
NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season
The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season - a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.
NCAA bans 2 former Fordham basketball players for their roles in point-shaving scheme
Two former Fordham basketball players were permanently banned by the NCAA on Tuesday for their roles in a point-shaving scheme that was the subject of a sprawling federal indictment unsealed in January.
Attorney says in court papers that ex-Nebraska assistant Chuck Love admitted having sex with player
Former Nebraska women's basketball assistant Chuck Love acknowledged he had sex with former player Ashley Scoggin before she was dismissed from the team in 2022, according to court documents tied to a civil lawsuit Scoggin filed against Love and university officials.
Nebraska regents approve $600 million renovation of 103-year-old Memorial Stadium
University of Nebraska regents on Friday approved a $600 million overhaul of Memorial Stadium that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and increase revenue potential for the athletic department.
Alabama rewards DeBoer, Oats with raises, contract extensions
Alabama has rewarded football coach Kalen DeBoer and men's basketball coach Nate Oats for getting their teams to the postseason.
NCAA tourney star Braylon Mullins decides to chase national title at UConn instead of heading to NBA
NCAA Tournament star Braylon Mullins will stick around one more season at UConn in hopes of winning a national championship instead of heading straight to the NBA.
Nebraska proposes $600 million renovation of Memorial Stadium to be finished in time for 2028 season
Nebraska's Memorial Stadium will undergo a $600 million overhaul that will make the 103-year-old venue more fan-friendly and greatly increase revenue for the athletic department, according to a plan announced Friday and expected to be approved next week.
