A Los Angeles jury on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit seeking $55 million by the widow of a former USC football player who claimed the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that caused his death. The decision could have a significant impact on countless claims by athletes who sue sports organizations for head […] More
The NCAA’s decision to effectively shut down the transfer portal at the end of the fall semester has college football compliance officials throughout the nation scurrying for answers. Given yearly financial aid restrictions for 85 scholarship players, legislation announced in August implies there won’t be an opportunity for schools to add undergraduate transfers between […] More
On the advice of the Modernization of Rules Subcommittee, the Division I Council Thursday entered a number of recommendations into its legislative cycle, including suggested modifications to coaching limitations and recruiting visits. On these ideas, the Council is anticipated to vote in January. The majority of the amendments would go into effect in July […] More
The Division I Board of Directors unanimously agreed on Wednesday to make it clearer how schools can participate in name, image, and likeness-related activities of registered student-athletes on their campuses. A membership working committee made the revised rules their recommendation, and the Division I Council agreed earlier in October. According to Jere Morehead, board […] More
The NCAA has been accused of breaking antitrust rules by restricting player remuneration, according to a complaint lodged against the governing body by a group advocating for changes in collegiate sports with the US Justice Department. The NCPA is requesting that the organization bring civil and criminal lawsuits against those who are jointly accountable for […] More
The FBS and FCS football recruiting calendars should be changed, according to legislation that was submitted to the Division I Council on Thursday by the Division I Football Oversight Committee. Changes would take effect right away in Division I if they were accepted by the Council at its virtual meeting on October 27. The […] More
The Football Bowl Subdivision and Football Championship Subdivision spring notification-of-transfer periods will now take place from April 15–30 instead of May 1–15, according to a decision made by the (Division I) Council. The reasoning behind this is that pushing the spring window forward by 15 days will bring it closer to the conclusion of spring […] More
A college basketball academy for women has been approved by the Division I Council, and it will launch in the summer of 2023. This week, the Council convened in Indianapolis. In 2023, the boys’ College Basketball Academy will also be back. The Commission on College Basketball recommended that the developmental basketball competition for potential student-athletes […] More
The reinstatement of high school male summer basketball academies and recruiting events was authorized by the NCAA Division I Council on Wednesday. The first-ever girls high school basketball academy event was also approved, along with its formation. The Council also approved a plan for a second postseason tournament for women’s college basketball, with a March […] More
The first meeting of the Mental Health Advisory Group will take place on Thursday. The group was established to provide the NCAA with advice on new advancements in mental health science and policy. The advisory committee was hired by the NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports following the Diverse Student-Athlete Mental […] More
The NCAA did not penalize Tigers coach Penny Hardaway or impose an NCAA Tournament suspension, but Memphis was given three years of probation, a public reprimand, and a fine on Tuesday. The NCAA has charged Memphis with seven alleged breaches, including lack of institutional control, head coach accountability, and failure to supervise, totaling four Level […] More
The days of punishing schools for breaching NCAA regulations with postseason bans and devastating scholarship cutbacks seem to be coming to an end. James Wiseman, who is ready to enter his third season with the Golden State Warriors, was recruited by Memphis and had a brief collegiate career. Memphis was given a public reprimand, three […] More
