NCAA governs college sports, shaping eligibility, rules, and scholarships as it navigates NIL, athlete compensation, and competition rule changes.
Recent court rulings expanding five-year eligibility for 2022 high-school graduates are reshaping college rosters. UNC renews Verhoff’s stay; Wake Forest retools with Gio Lopez. The NCAA faces lawsuits and ongoing debates over how many players can be kept and paid under new rules.
Lawmakers have advanced a stopgap funding package to keep the government running through Dec. 11, while negotiations over full-year funding and policy riders continue. The measure blocks funding transfers to border enforcement, delays a hemp ban by one month, and avoids a government shutdown ahead of midterm elections.
USA Basketball has announced its 12-player roster for the Berlin World Cup, led by Breanna Stewart and a mix of veterans and first-time World Cup players. Sabrina Ionescu has been left off the squad, a decision that executives say weighs multiple factors as the team shifts toward a post-Olympic era.
The FBI has warned that hackers are infiltrating social media and personal accounts to grab explicit images, then selling them on dark-web markets or using them for sextortion. The advisory highlights social-engineering methods, password compromises, and phishing aimed at adults and minors, urging strong passwords, MFA, and caution with messages claiming to be from social platforms.
AP News reports that Minnesota's kickers face a complicated path to opener due to a federal ruling on fifth-year eligibility, with injunctions adding more uncertainty as teams navigate rosters and potential roster moves ahead of the season.
The LSU women's basketball program has announced that Kate Koval is leaving the team for personal reasons, a decision Mulkey says is driven by love for LSU and respect for Koval's privacy. The move comes shortly after LSU signed Anna Minaeva, a 17-year-old forward from Russia, and follows a conversation about balancing recruitment with personal boundaries.
College football is contending with a wave of lawsuits and conference rules as new NCAA five-year eligibility rules collide with court orders. Schools are barring players returning from professional stints and lawsuits are reshaping rosters ahead of Week 1. The landscape is changing as conferences push uniform restrictions.
The 2026 Defend the Vote march echoes 1963 protests as civil rights leaders warn that Supreme Court rulings and new redistricting maps threaten Black political power and voting access. Organizers rally across the Southeast and encourage turnout despite ongoing debates over voting protections.
A wave of court rulings on prediction markets, led by Kalshi, has put federal and state regulators at odds. The Ninth Circuit has ruled Nevada may apply its gaming laws to Kalshi’s sports-event contracts, a decision echoed by other circuits as litigation intensifies. The Supreme Court is likely to weigh in as cases diverge.
Castellanos has committed to Texas Tech after Brendan Sorsby’s gambling-related exit. Will Hammond is slated as the starter; Castellanos could back him up as Tech opens against Abilene Christian. Castellanos has thrown for 6,449 yards and 48 TDs in 38 college games.
The SEC has filed a federal lawsuit against LSU, Lane Kiffin, and university leaders to enforce rules barring former professional athletes from returning to college rosters. A Louisiana state court had previously issued an injunction, creating a legal clash that could affect LSU’s season opener against Clemson. Wright and Harris, two former LSU players, are at the center of the dispute.
UNC's football program under Bill Belichick is under an internal investigation following the resignation of general manager Michael Lombardi and questions surrounding personnel conduct. The program has pledged to run a compliant operation while preparing for a home game against East Tennessee State.
A lawsuit filed in Los Angeles accuses USC men’s basketball coach Andy Enfield of removing a player from the roster to avoid paying the rest of his NIL contract and of making racially charged remarks. The school denies wrongdoing and says the action centers on a morals clause. The suit also details a confrontation after a Feb. 28 loss and alleges the player was dropped the day after he spoke to teammates.
The SEC has discussed potential action against LSU in a federal lawsuit surrounding Lane Kiffin’s bid to roster former NFL players. LSU has finalized its 2026 roster without Wright or Harris, deeming the issue moot. The clash now centers on conference rules and leadership’s response as a Thursday meeting considers possible sanctions or dissolution.
The Novig advertising campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney, showing her in minimal clothing while posing with sports gear, has prompted widespread criticism from athletes and commentators about the sexualisation of women in sport. The backlash has seen outspoken responses from figures like Amy Hunt, Ariarne Titmus and Gracie Kramer, while Sweeney defends the project and highlights other nude campaigns.
The Knicks have paused individual ticket sales after a pricing error sent early prices soaring. They are rolling back to last year’s prices with an average 12% increase and will refund buyers who already purchased tickets. Sales will restart next week at moderated prices.
Policy leaders warn that unchecked AI risks could reshape the economy and elections. Democrats are weighing committees and guardrails, while Republicans push for industry-led standards amid a fragmented political debate.
Vlatko Andonovski has moved from Kansas City to Chicago as sporting director, as the Stars overhaul their staff after a dismal season. The change aligns with ownership’s rebuilding plan, aiming for a playoff run next year.
The NCAA’s Oversight Committee has confirmed that it cannot overturn the Sept. 5 Michigan-Western Michigan game outcome and that proper instant-replay protocols were not followed, leaving Michigan’s 13-12 win intact.
The Union Jack Classic has brought Kansas and Arizona State to Wembley, marking London’s first college football game at the stadium and underscoring the Big 12’s international ambitions. The event blends pageantry with sport, drawing tens of thousands of fans and international attention.
The Novig campaign featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked a global debate on the sexualisation of women in sport. Athletes and regulators say the ad reduces female sports to appearance, while supporters frame it as a reflection of modern culture. The conversation spans Axios, The Guardian, The New York Times, The Independent and BBC Business.
Moore has been injured after a late hit by Desman Stephens II during the Ducks’ game against USC. He has movement in all extremities and has been treated at a Los Angeles hospital. Stephens has been ejected for targeting and USC won 41-27. Raiola and Raiola led Oregon’s offense in relief.
The Protect College Sports Act has advanced in the Senate, aiming to fix the chaotic NIL landscape and establish national rules on transfers, eligibility, and sponsorships. The measure would create an ongoing retention pool to support women’s and Olympic sports and offer limited antitrust protections to the NCAA.
Arizona State University hockey is under scrutiny after defenseman Matthew Mayich collapsed during an Aug. 20 workout. Powers has been placed on leave as staff are reviewed; an interim coach will lead the season opener at Lindenwood while further information is gathered.
AP News reports UConn is favored to win the Big East men’s basketball title with Silas Demary Jr. named preseason Player of the Year; St. John’s is pegged to finish second after back-to-back regular-season and tournament titles. AP also notes changes in leadership and venue for the Big East media day.