#college-sports

#college-sports

The protests stem from the news that three former players had filed a Title IX complaint claiming the school violated their federal rights by allowing a transgender athlete to compete, per NBC Bay Area. The three players are demanding that the school be stripped of its federal funding and a sex verification screening program be implemented, per the Press Democrat. The former players also claim the coach benched them after they complained about the trans player's presence, per Sacramento's KCRA.

Finebaum made his bones as a newspaper reporter in Birmingham, Alabama, in the 1980s, and moved up the media ladder from there. He was a popular Southern sports talk radio host by the '90s, operated his own syndicated network in the 2000s, and by 2013 had become an inescapable presence on ESPN. The Paul Finebaum Show has made him the de facto voice of the Southeastern Conference, so omnipresent that even a handful of his recurring callers are minor internet celebrities.

Jorge Gonzalez, a 6-foot-5, 315-pound offensive tackle from Santa Paula High, worked in wheat fields during summer to earn money for a car, showcasing his dedication and hard work.

Keggy the Keg emerged as Dartmouth's mascot in 2003, created by a humor magazine after the university dropped its previous nickname and symbol, incorporating a quirky identity that reflects modern culture.

Jaden Fauske was selected by the Chicago White Sox as the No. 44 overall pick in the MLB Draft, making his commitment to LSU unlikely.

Joe Castiglione is retiring from his full-time role as Oklahoma's athletic director after 28 years, marking the longest tenure among current ADs in major college sports.

"Jackson Harcarik, a standout from John Carroll, will be joining St. John's lacrosse program, contributing to its growth and competitiveness in Division I."

With six conferences and one independent team represented, this year's MCWS broke free from the SEC/ACC dominance, showcasing a rich variety of college baseball.

In many ways, Knowlton's tenure ended months ago. The moment the Bears hired Ron Rivera on March 20... Knowlton became the Zombie AD in Berkeley.

With two weeks of the 2025 Premier Lacrosse League season in the books, it's time for the first set of Power Rankings.

Kull expressed skepticism about the Big East becoming a financial powerhouse in men's basketball, emphasizing traditional powerhouses are unlikely to allow Big East programs to outspend them.

"The minute I stepped back on that field, I felt so small. I just felt like I was 18 years old again, and I was in a situation with someone in a position of power who abused their power."

USC suffered through a difficult experience, getting manhandled by national championship contender Oregon State, who eliminated the Trojans from the NCAA tournament with a 9-0 victory.

Oregon State capitalized on its strong pitching and timely hitting, defeating Saint Mary's 20-3 to stay alive in the Corvallis Regional.

Ethan Hedges shined with two home runs, leading USC to a 6-4 victory over Saint Mary's, which now faces an elimination game against Oregon State.

The transfer portal complicates college sports, impacting player decisions for the NBA Draft and altering team compositions, especially for teams like Arizona losing top players.