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Miami Dolphins
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

College coaches pick 2026 NFL draft sleepers

NFL talent evaluators seek sleeper picks outside the top 50-60 selections who can become key players or starters.
Atlanta Braves
fromESPN.com
18 hours ago

College baseball Week 9: Top 25 rankings, best moments and what to watch

College baseball showcases thrilling matchups and rankings shifts, with UCLA maintaining the top spot despite challenges from other teams.
#ncaa
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Ranking the top 20 men's basketball players to enter the transfer portal

The NCAA transfer portal for men's basketball opened, with expectations of over 3,000 players entering this season.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Sources: Louisville lands top portal entries Bidunga, Shelstad

Louisville secured commitments from top NCAA transfer portal players Flory Bidunga and Jackson Shelstad for the 2026-27 season.
Boston Celtics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

The Lesson of a Thrilling March Madness

The NCAA tournament showcases that financial changes in college sports do not diminish the passion and quality of the game.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

NCAA to discuss five-year eligibility proposal, reports say

NCAA is considering eligibility rule changes that would incorporate age, allowing five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Ranking the top 20 men's basketball players to enter the transfer portal

The NCAA transfer portal for men's basketball opened, with expectations of over 3,000 players entering this season.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Girls' recruiting: Comparing top 2026 recruits to previous classes

The 2026 high school recruiting class is less impactful than the previous two classes, despite having top prospects like Saniyah Hall.
#nba
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
4 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
Education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Masconomet school officials did not adequately respond to harassment claims, student athlete says

Charlotte Rollins faced bullying and harassment as the only girl on the varsity golf team, alleging inadequate administrative response to serious incidents.
#nfl
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
3 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
fromThe Washington Post
5 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

College softball rankings: 2026 NCAA Week 9 Top 25 poll

Texas Tech leads the rankings, while Texas struggles with recent losses ahead of a crucial series against Oklahoma.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Michigan holds off UConn to win second NCAA hoops title

Michigan Wolverines won the national championship, defeating UConn 69-63, marking their first title since 1989.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
2 hours ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
#higher-education
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Deion Sanders back on the field at Colorado's spring game

Deion Sanders is actively involved in coaching the Colorado Buffaloes, focusing on improving the team's performance after a challenging season.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover

Gabriela Jaquez and five UCLA seniors are poised to make WNBA history as potential first-round draft picks in 2026.
Toronto Raptors
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Sources: UConn freshman Eric Reibe enters transfer portal

Eric Reibe, a UConn freshman center, has entered the transfer portal after a season with diminished playing time.
#transfer-portal
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The women's college basketball transfer portal opened with over 1,000 players entering, significantly impacting team rosters and coaching strategies.
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The women's college basketball transfer portal opened with over 1,000 players entering, significantly impacting team rosters and coaching strategies.
#ucla
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

UCLA women's basketball adds Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas to strengthen their roster after losing six seniors, aiming for a competitive next season.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava decided to stay with the team after being impressed by new coach Bob Chesney's energy and leadership.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Here is who decimated national champion UCLA could target in the transfer portal

UCLA women's basketball is actively seeking to fill roster gaps through the transfer portal after winning the national title.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
3 days ago

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

UCLA women's basketball adds Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas to strengthen their roster after losing six seniors, aiming for a competitive next season.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

'Coach Chesney is a winner.' Nico Iamaleava and Cole Martin sold on Bruins' new leader

UCLA quarterback Nico Iamaleava decided to stay with the team after being impressed by new coach Bob Chesney's energy and leadership.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Here is who decimated national champion UCLA could target in the transfer portal

UCLA women's basketball is actively seeking to fill roster gaps through the transfer portal after winning the national title.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Hannah Hidalgo returning to Notre Dame for senior season

Hannah Hidalgo will return to Notre Dame for her senior season after a standout junior year in women's basketball.
#college-football
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes

The transfer portal offers diverse strategies for building competitive college football rosters, blending art and science in roster construction.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Spring football games: Previewing Alabama, Florida, others

Spring game season features nine Power 4 schools, with the SEC highlighting new coaching debuts and key player battles.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

College football teams, coaches, players with most to prove in 2026

Hope in sports can lead to pressure, disappointment, and impatience for teams, coaches, and players in college football.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes

The transfer portal offers diverse strategies for building competitive college football rosters, blending art and science in roster construction.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Spring football games: Previewing Alabama, Florida, others

Spring game season features nine Power 4 schools, with the SEC highlighting new coaching debuts and key player battles.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

College football teams, coaches, players with most to prove in 2026

Hope in sports can lead to pressure, disappointment, and impatience for teams, coaches, and players in college football.
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments

The Big Ten Conference amassed nearly $70 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Women
Washington Wizards
fromSportsnaut
4 days ago

Flory Bidunga Enters NCAA Transfer Portal: Top 5 Landing Spots

Flory Bidunga is the top player in the NCAA Transfer Portal, known for his elite defense and scoring efficiency.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Former NC State men detail alleged sexual abuses under trainer's care

Former NC State athletes allege sexual abuse and harassment by trainer Robert Murphy, claiming misconduct occurred under the guise of medical treatment.
#womens-basketball
fromNewsday
1 week ago
Women

Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

The women's Final Four featured disappointing games, with blowouts and poor shooting overshadowing the excitement of marquee programs and veteran stars.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.
Women
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

The women's Final Four featured disappointing games, with blowouts and poor shooting overshadowing the excitement of marquee programs and veteran stars.
Washington Wizards
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

NCAA women's Final Four: UConn v South Carolina, UCLA v Texas live

Connecticut and South Carolina return to the Final Four, showcasing their dominance in women's college basketball despite player departures.
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

NIL deals allow NCAA athletes to profit off their personal branding through sponsorships, endorsements and social media posts. The U.S. Supreme Court cleared the path for these terms in 2021, and since then, college athletes have made millions of dollars without losing eligibility to play for their schools. NIL deals are also a win for brands, as they offer a lower-cost way to participate in major sporting events.
Marketing
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

Men's NCAA basketball 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 rankings

Michigan won its first national championship since 1989, solidifying its dominance in men's college basketball.
Women
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

2026 college softball: Answering five big questions

Texas and Oklahoma are the top teams in college softball, with a major series upcoming this weekend.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Top newcomers for every SEC team and what coaches, GMs are saying

New players will significantly impact SEC teams in 2026, with Alabama's RB Ezavier Crowell expected to be a key contributor.
Boston Bruins
fromMiami Herald
4 weeks ago

NCAA Under Fire Over Duke Decision During Selection Sunday

St. John's Red Storm, despite winning back-to-back Big East regular-season and tournament titles, received a 5-seed in the East Region alongside five other blue-blood programs, drawing widespread criticism of the selection committee's bracket construction.
fromABA Journal
3 weeks ago

Did They Know the Score? Amid March Madness, questions remain about college athletes indicted in fixing scheme

The indictment alleges a group of 'fixers' agreed to recruit NCAA players who would help ensure their teams failed to cover the point spread of the first half of a game or an entire game.
US news
#college-sports
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Tommy Tuberville Introduces Bill to Curb Chaos in College Sports: I'm Sick of That!'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill to limit college athlete transfers amid concerns over the sustainability of college sports in the NIL era.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Tommy Tuberville Introduces Bill to Curb Chaos in College Sports: I'm Sick of That!'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill to limit college athlete transfers amid concerns over the sustainability of college sports in the NIL era.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Women's Final Four on repeat as UConn, UCLA, Texas and South Carolina fight for title

UConn, UCLA, Texas, and South Carolina reach the women's Final Four for the second consecutive year, marking a rare repeat of teams in this event.
National Football League
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA eyes big penalties for violations of football transfer window

The NCAA is proposing emergency legislation with significant penalties to prevent schools and coaches from circumventing the transfer portal window rules.
#ncaa-tournament
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.
Women
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Lunardi: Want Cinderella back? Set an NCAA tournament eligibility floor

The NCAA tournament's structure limits opportunities for non-power conference teams, reducing the chances for Cinderella stories in college basketball.
US politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything goes NCAA eligibility

Local courts increasingly grant injunctions allowing players to compete, eroding NCAA control over eligibility and threatening consistent, enforceable rules across college sports.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Since 2006, Inside Higher Ed has used the NCAA's data on teams' academic performance to select its March Madness winners. First, we compare teams' academic progress rate, the metric the NCAA uses to measure athlete retention and academic eligibility. This year, we used data from 2023-24, the most recent available.
Higher education
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries, revamp rules

The Big Ten requests NCAA halt tampering investigations, arguing current rules designed before athlete compensation cannot be equitably enforced in modern college sports.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Syracuse AD Wildhack: college football needs wholesale changes

College football must undergo holistic reforms—calendar restructuring, athlete collective bargaining, and media-rights consolidation—to address transfer portal, eligibility, coaching departures, and revenue disparities.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Trump plans executive order to address college sports issues

President Trump pledged to issue an executive order within one week addressing college sports problems, particularly NIL regulations and economic issues, following a White House roundtable with athletic leaders.
Higher education
fromReadWrite
1 month ago

NCAA March Madness player availability reporting rules

The NCAA implemented a mandatory player availability reporting system for the 2026 Division I basketball tournaments with firm deadlines and financial penalties to combat gambling-related integrity threats.
fromDefector
2 months ago

Rigging A College Basketball Game Seems Stressful | Defector

On Thursday, federal prosecutors in Philadelphia brought charges against 26 people they say were involved in a scheme to fix bets on college basketball and Chinese Basketball Association games. The point-shaving scheme, according to a 70-page indictment unsealed that morning, involved at least three dozen players on 17 different teams. Twenty of the defendants played college basketball during at least one of the 2023-24 and 2024-25 NCAA seasons.
National Basketball Association
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 month ago

College Basketball Coach Trashes His Own Team After Blowout Loss: Do Not Deserve to Wear This Uniform'

I'm gonna honor Christ like I always do. Blessed to do this, but this was embarrassing. These dudes do not deserve to wear this uniform. There will be very few of them in it next year. Like, I'm embarrassed for the university. I'm embarrassed, for our fans, our student section, you know. It is just ridiculous. We got practice at 6 a.m. tomorrow morning, and we will get this thing right. I have no answer, no words Y'all got two questions.
National Basketball Association
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Unregulated "street agents" have proliferated in the NIL era, exploiting especially high school athletes by negotiating deals and charging fees without certification.
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