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Cruz Takes Heat in Austin Over College Sports Bill
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz faced sustained jeers from fans during an ESPN College GameDay appearance Saturday as he pitched legislation to regulate athlete transfers and endorsement deals.
Appalachian State's Mountain Stadium Delivers Wins With a View
Beaver Field in Boone, N.C., combines striking scenery with a 1,200-seat capacity and AstroTurf surface that has fueled consistent home-field advantage for the Mountaineers.
SEC Bans Returning NFL, NBA, WNBA Players With Strict Coach Penalties
The SEC voted 15-0 to suspend head coaches for half a season and fine programs 50 percent of their annual sports budget if they sign athletes returning from professional leagues.
Browns Waive Wright, Who Has Deal to Return to LSU
Tight end Dae'Quan Wright, claimed by Cleveland on waivers in August, has agreed to play for LSU in 2026 if he clears waivers—a rare path for an undrafted NFL free agent back to college
RJ Luis Jr. Commits to LSU During NCAA Eligibility Uncertainty
The former St. John's star committed to play for Will Wade at LSU as a Colorado court ruling and pending litigation complicate the NCAA's new age-based eligibility rules.
Pitt Coach Narduzzi Warns Receiver Off Polluted River Fishing
Wide receiver Tyreek Robinson's catch from the Monongahela River prompted head coach Pat Narduzzi to express pollution concerns and direct the redshirt sophomore to safer food sources.
Tennessee Athletics Raises Record $175.5 Million in Fiscal Year 2026
The Tennessee Fund hit $175.5 million in FY26, the fifth straight year the athletic department has set a new fundraising record.
NCAA and Players Dispute Scope of Eligibility Injunction
Conflicting interpretations of a nationwide eligibility injunction have prompted an expedited appeal to the Tenth Circuit.
NCAA Eligibility Ruling Throws College Sports Into 'Absolute Chaos'
A July 31 federal injunction forced the NCAA to grant a fifth year to thousands of Class of 2022 athletes, catching coaches, administrators and agents completely off guard.
Honda Cup at 50: How Five Decades of Women's Collegiate Excellence Built a Billion-Dollar Market
The CWSA Honda Cup marks 50 years tonight on CBS Sports Network, spotlighting how collegiate achievement drives professional careers and surging investment in women's sports.
House Shelves College Sports Bill as NCAA Lobbying Wins Again
Legislation to standardize athlete compensation and transfer rules stalled, marking a victory for major athletic conferences
UMaine Opens Alfond Athletics Village: New Complex for Black Bear Sports
The University of Maine's investment in its Division I athletic facilities aims to boost national competitiveness and recruit top talent.
NCAA, Power Five Draw Line on Pay-for-Play — Billions at Stake as Legal Battle Brews
The top college athletic organizations are instructing legal teams to halt direct athlete compensation, setting up a monumental clash over the future of amateurism and player rights.
Streaming Platforms Reshape Youth Recruiting — The Multi-Billion Dollar Business of Finding Talent
Digital scouting tools are democratizing access for athletes and expanding the prospect pool for college programs, fundamentally altering how future stars are discovered.
Betts Dominates NCAA Title, Wins MOP: NIL Value Explodes
UCLA's towering center Lauren Betts delivered a historic performance, leading her team to the national title and cementing her status as a generational talent with a skyrocketing financial future.
Colangelo's GCU Paycheck: Half-Million Dollar Influence or Conflict?
Sports titan Jerry Colangelo raked in nearly half a million dollars from Grand Canyon University in fiscal 2025 as a board trustee, raising questions about the blurred lines between advisory roles and lucrative commercial deals.
Bears Upset No. 17 Arkansas in Walk-Off Thriller
Missouri State stuns the Razorbacks in extra innings, delivering a massive blow to Arkansas's postseason hopes and igniting their own Cinderella story. This isn't just baseball; it's a masterclass in grit versus hype.