Today: July 08, 2024
Today: July 08, 2024

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AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1

No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 of The Associated Press college football poll for the first time in eight years and Georgia remains No. 1

AP Top 25: No. 13 Alabama is out of the top 10 for the first time since 2015. Georgia remains No. 1
Sports

Ohio State to hire former Texans head coach Bill O'Brien as offensive coordinator, AP source says

Ohio State is hiring former Houston Texans and Penn State head coach Bill O’Brien as offensive coordinator, a person with direct knowledge of the decision told The Associated Press

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Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection

The NCAA and major college conferences are considering a possible settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that could cost them billions in damages and force schools to share athletics-related revenue with their athletes

Settlement could cost NCAA nearly $3 billion; plan to pay athletes would need federal protection
Education|Sports

Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation

An internal review by Penn State in 2019 found evidence of “friction” between football coach James Franklin and a now-former team doctor

Penn State found 'friction' between coach James Franklin, team doctor; could not determine violation
Business|Education|Sports

With revenue sharing coming to college sports, are NIL collectives a problem or part of a solution?

When the NCAA lifted its longtime ban on college athletes monetizing their names, images and likenesses in 2021, there was no such thing as NIL collectives

With revenue sharing coming to college sports, are NIL collectives a problem or part of a solution?
Education|Sports

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms

University presidents around the country are scheduled to meet this week to vote on whether to accept a proposed settlement of an antitrust lawsuit that would cost the NCAA nearly $3 billion

Power conferences, NCAA to vote on landmark $2.7 billion settlement as smaller leagues balk at terms
Economy|Political|Sports

Attorney says settlement being considered in NCAA antitrust case could withstand future challenges

One of the lead attorneys in a class-action antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA says settlement talks are progressing well

Attorney says settlement being considered in NCAA antitrust case could withstand future challenges
Sports

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks

The players selected in the first round of the NFL draft

2024 NFL Draft: List of first round picks
Sports

Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu

UCLA edge rusher Laiatu Latu was the first defensive player selected in the NFL draft, going No. 15 overall to Indianapolis to snap a record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken

Colts snap record streak of 14 straight offensive players taken in NFL draft with UCLA DE Latu
Political|Sports

NCAA fast tracks rule change to make multi-time transfers immediately eligible, matching court order

NCAA athletes will be immediately eligible to play no matter how many times they transfer — as long as they meet academic requirements

NCAA fast tracks rule change to make multi-time transfers immediately eligible, matching court order
Sports

Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending

Michigan has been given three years of probation, fined and hit with recruiting restrictions by the NCAA

Michigan gets 3 years of probation for football recruiting violations; case vs. Jim Harbaugh pending
Sports

'Obviously the mistake was made:' Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bids

Since a disappointing selection Sunday for the Big East, the conference has not lost an NCAA Tournament game

'Obviously the mistake was made:' Big East remains unbeaten in NCAA Tournament after only 3 bids
Sports

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison's March Madness run

Jared McCain scored 22 of his 30 points in the first half and set a Duke record for an NCAA Tournament game with eight 3-pointers as the Blue Devils ended 12th-seeded James Madison’s dream season with a 93-55 second-round victory

Jared McCain makes 8 3s, scores 30 points as Duke ends James Madison's March Madness run
Sports

James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61

Terrence Edwards Jr. scored 14 points and James Madison pulled off the first 12-5 upset of the NCAA Tournament by beating Wisconsin 72-61

James Madison pulls first 12-5 upset of March Madness by knocking off Wisconsin 72-61
Sports

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament

Donovan Clingan scored 19 points and Cam Spencer had 15 as top-seeded UConn began defense of its national championship by cruising past 16th-seeded Stetson 91-52 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament

No. 1 UConn begins title defense by cruising past Stetson 91-52 in NCAA Tournament
Sports

FAU's Dusty May enters March Madness eyeing return to Final Four as speculation swirls about future

Florida Atlantic's Dusty May has been dealing with the chatter and speculation about where he might coach next since last season, when he led the Owls on a surprising Final Four run

FAU's Dusty May enters March Madness eyeing return to Final Four as speculation swirls about future
Business|Entertainment|Sports

ESPN will remain the home of the College Football Playoff through 2031 under $7.8 billion deal

The College Football Playoff and ESPN have announced a deal that will give the network exclusive rights to the expanded postseason through the 2031 season

ESPN will remain the home of the College Football Playoff through 2031 under $7.8 billion deal
Sports

Clemson joins Florida State, becomes second school to sue ACC as it seeks to exit conference

Clemson has filed a lawsuit against the Atlantic Coast Conference in a South Carolina court

Clemson joins Florida State, becomes second school to sue ACC as it seeks to exit conference
Sports

Duquesne earns first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years, beating VCU 57-51 in A-10 championship game

Duquesne earned an NCAA Tournament bid for the first time in 47 years, beating fifth-seeded seeded VCU 57-51 to win the Atlantic 10 Tournament championship

Duquesne earns first NCAA Tournament bid in 47 years, beating VCU 57-51 in A-10 championship game
Sports

No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011

Donovan Clingan had 22 points and a career-best 16 rebounds, Jaylin Stewart gave No. 2 UConn an unexpected boost with three second-half 3-pointers during a decisive surge and the Huskies beat No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win the Big East Tournament championship

No. 2 UConn beats No. 10 Marquette 73-57 to win 1st Big East Tournament title since 2011
Sports

No. 10 Marquette rebounds in OT after potential winner waved off, beats Villanova 71-65 in Big East

Kam Jones scored 17 points, Oso Ighodaro’s only basket was a huge one with 18 seconds left in overtime and No. 10 Marquette rebounded from having a potential game-winning buzzer-beater waved off in regulation to beat sixth-seeded Villanova 71-65 in the Big East Tournament quarterfinals

No. 10 Marquette rebounds in OT after potential winner waved off, beats Villanova 71-65 in Big East
Sports

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates

For those who have led unsuccessful labor movements involving NCAA athletes, the vote by Dartmouth men’s basketball players felt momentous

Dartmouth men's basketball vote to unionize seen as overdue milestone to college athlete advocates
Sports

New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould: Oregon St., Wash. St, encouraged by interest in media rights

New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould says the conference’s two remaining members, Oregon State and Washington State, are encouraged by the interest in the media rights to the schools’ home football games

New Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould: Oregon St., Wash. St, encouraged by interest in media rights
Sports

CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources say

College Football Playoff officials are considering a 14-team model that would guarantee multiple automatic bids for each of the four power conferences, starting in 2026

CFP discussing 14-team model with 3 automatic bids each for Big Ten, SEC, AP sources say
Sports

'What NIL stands for: Now it’s legal': Ruling frees booster-backed groups to negotiate with recruits

The NCAA claimed that if a court barred it from enforcing rules against name, image and likeness compensation being offered to recruits it would make an unmanageable situation even worse

'What NIL stands for: Now it’s legal': Ruling frees booster-backed groups to negotiate with recruits

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