Tag #College Sports

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College Athlete Pay Settlement Faces Title IX Challenge

A $2.8 billion settlement mandates college payments to athletes, primarily men's football and basketball players, but faces potential Title IX challenges due to unequal gender distribution, creating a new legal hurdle in college sports.

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Staley's Record-Breaking Contract Makes Her Highest-Paid Women's College Basketball Coach

University of South Carolina women's basketball coach Dawn Staley signed a contract extension through 2029-30, making her the highest-paid coach in women's college basketball with a $4 million annual salary, exceeding $25 million total, after leading the Gamecocks to multiple national championships.

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SEC Football: 2024's Unexpected Quarterback Shakeup

The 2024 SEC football season saw unexpected quarterback success from transfers and young players, defying preseason predictions of returning veteran dominance; the transfer portal significantly impacted team rosters, creating a dynamic and competitive landscape.

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UT President Jay Hartzell to Lead SMU

Jay Hartzell, instrumental in the University of Texas' move to the SEC, will become Southern Methodist University's president on June 1st, bringing his experience in navigating complex athletic and social issues to his new role.

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West Coast Conference Sues Grand Canyon University for Breach of Contract

The West Coast Conference is suing Grand Canyon University for breach of contract after GCU left the WCC six months after agreeing to join, refusing to pay agreed-upon entrance and exit fees, totaling an undisclosed but significant amount, triggering the lawsuit filed Wednesday in California's North...

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Rioux to Redshirt

7-foot-9 University of Florida freshman basketball player Olivier Rioux will redshirt the upcoming season to focus on development.

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NCAA Adds Women's Wrestling as Championship Sport

The NCAA announced Friday the addition of women's wrestling as a championship sport at the Division I, II, and III levels, with the first NCAA women's championship set for 2026; the decision comes after 76 NCAA institutions had women's wrestling programs in the 2023-24 school year, with 17 more expe...

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Blues Prospect Snuggerud Thrives in College, Postponing NHL Debut

St. Louis Blues prospect Jimmy Snuggerud's decision to return to the University of Minnesota for his junior season, initially a source of organizational concern, has proven beneficial as he leads his team in scoring with 30 points, developed his leadership, and improved his all-around game, paving a...

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NIU Football Moves to Mountain West Conference in 2026

Northern Illinois University's football team will join the Mountain West Conference in 2026, leaving the Mid-American Conference after a successful run marked by 15 bowl game appearances and a recent upset victory over Notre Dame; this move is part of a wider trend of college athletic conference rea...

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Sugar Bowl Proceeds After Deadly New Orleans Attack

On Thursday, the Sugar Bowl college football game took place in New Orleans' Caesars Superdome, attended by 70,000 fans, just one day after a man drove his pick-up truck through a crowd on Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more.

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College Athletes Push for Players' Association Amidst $2.8 Billion NCAA Settlement

Three college athletes involved in a landmark $2.8 billion lawsuit against the NCAA are urging the court to consider establishing a players' association to ensure fair treatment and representation in the changing landscape of college sports, a move that could fundamentally alter the power dynamics w...

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Oklahoma State Wins 3000th Game

Oklahoma State defeats Southern Illinois 85-78 in their 3000th men's basketball game, led by Ousmane and Newman's combined 36 points.

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