Today: October 06, 2024
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Deadline passes for Mountain West, Washington State, Oregon State to renew football scheduling deal

The deadline for the Mountain West and Washington State and Oregon State to renew their football scheduling agreement passed without a deal being struck

Deadline passes for Mountain West, Washington State, Oregon State to renew football scheduling deal
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College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings

A prominent advocacy group for college athletes says it opposes a settlement agreement of federal antitrust lawsuits facing the NCAA and major college conferences

College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings
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Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation

Michigan has received the final version of a notice of allegations from the NCAA related to an investigation into an in-person scouting and sign-stealing operation being run by a football staffer

Michigan receives notice of allegations from NCAA related to sign-stealing investigation
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Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations

Notre Dame has suspended its men’s swimming program for at least one year after an external review found members of the team violated NCAA rules by wagering among themselves on results of their competitions

Notre Dame suspends men's swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
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Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday

An attorney for the defendants tells The Associated Press the full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving the NCAA and college sports’ wealthiest conferences is expected to be filed with a federal court by Friday

Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday
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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
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NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid

The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years

NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for current, former athletes to be paid
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NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports

The NCAA and Southeastern Conference leadership have approved a $2.8 billion settlement of antitrust claims, moving college athletics closer to some of the most sweeping changes in its history

NCAA votes to accept $2.8 billion settlement that could usher in dramatic change for college sports
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Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal

A potential multibillion-dollar settlement of an antitrust lawsuit cleared the second of a three-step NCAA approval process Tuesday, with no change to a payment structure that would have the 27 college conferences not named in the suit cover the majority of a $1.6 billion portion of the damages

Proposed $2.8 billion settlement clears second step of NCAA approval. Big 12, ACC approve deal
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With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions

The College Football Playoff snub of unbeaten Florida State is still a fresh wound for the entire Atlantic Coast Conference

With CFP snub still stinging, Atlantic Coast Conference ponders how to boost football perceptions
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NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfers

The NCAA has approved a waiver that will allow men’s and women’s basketball programs to pay for unlimited official recruiting visits to help teams deals with roster depletion caused by transfers, according to a memo obtained by The Associated Press

NCAA removes cap on official recruiting visits in basketball to deal with unlimited transfers
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Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks

Two Republican congressmen have introduced a bill that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools with federal protection from legal challenges that undercut their ability to govern college sports

Republican congressmen introduce bill that would protect NCAA and conferences from legal attacks
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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
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Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason

With the expanded College Football Playoff locked in through 2031, questions still remain about what the rest of the postseason will look like

Paying college football players could reverse trend of bowl game opt-outs, boost non-CFP postseason
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NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier

The NCAA says one of the 3-point lines on the court used for the women’s basketball regionals at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, was 9 inches short of regulation

NCAA says a 3-point line was drawn 9 inches short at Portland women's regional by court supplier
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NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes

NCAA President Charlie Baker is urging lawmakers in states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performances

NCAA President Charlie Baker urges state lawmakers to ban prop betting on college athletes
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Conferences and Notre Dame agree on 6-year deal to continue College Football Playoff through 2031

The nine Bowl Subdivision conferences and Notre Dame have reached an agreement on six-year deal to continue the College Football Playoff through the 2031 season

Conferences and Notre Dame agree on 6-year deal to continue College Football Playoff through 2031
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NCAA spent years fighting losing battles and left itself helpless to defend legal challenges

Years of fighting losing battles have left the NCAA almost helpless to defend itself

NCAA spent years fighting losing battles and left itself helpless to defend legal challenges
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Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game

Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and No. 1 Michigan's smothering defense held Michael Penix Jr. and the prolific Washington offense to one touchdown in a 34-13 victory in the College Football Playoff national championship game

Will Johnson, Mike Sainristil and Michigan's stingy D clamps down on Washington's deep passing game
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Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title

Jim Harbaugh and No. 1 Michigan completed a three-year climb to a national championship by beating No. 2 Washington 34-13 Monday night in the College Football Playoff title game

Michigan overpowers Washington 34-13 as Jim Harbaugh delivers a national title
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NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women's March Madness, 39 other championships

The NCAA and ESPN have agreed to a $920 million, eight-year deal that will give the network exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the Division I women’s basketball tournament

NCAA agrees to $920 million, 8-year deal with ESPN for women's March Madness, 39 other championships
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CFP 1.0 changed college football, not all for better, and was necessary step in postseason evolution

The four-team playoff changed college football

CFP 1.0 changed college football, not all for better, and was necessary step in postseason evolution
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Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 430 yards and two touchdowns as No. 2 Washington beat No. 3 Texas 37-31 in the Sugar Bowl to advance to the College Football Playoff championship game, earning the beleaguered Pac-12 one more game this season

Michael Penix Jr. leads No. 2 Washington to 37-31 victory over Texas and spot in national title game
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Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says

Florida State will hold a board of trustees meeting Friday and The Associated Press has confirmed that the future of the athletic department and its affiliation with the Atlantic Coast Conference will be discussed

Florida State to discuss future of athletics, affiliation with ACC at board meeting, AP source says
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Signing day: Georgia has top class after 5-star flip; Ohio State sigh of relief on No. 1 player

The early signing period in college football opened with just a little five-star drama

Signing day: Georgia has top class after 5-star flip; Ohio State sigh of relief on No. 1 player

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