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McLaughlin: Reacting to the Muddy NCAA Eligibility Waters

The NCAA eligibility rules once again were put into muddy waters with various legal rulings across the country.

SuperWest Sports

How Georgia Smashed NCAA Soccer Attendance Record on Iconic USWNT Anniversary

The Georgia Bulldogs trounced James Madison 6–0 with a record crowd of 25,433.

Sports Illustrated

States are pouring taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay squeezes budgets

A legal settlement last year allowed higher education institutions to directly pay athletes a total of about $20.5 million annually, on top of any scholarships and other NIL deals they receive

The Independent UK

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As Azzi Fudd’s Rookie Season Is Cut Short, Did Dallas Make the Right Choice at No. 1?

Fudd will miss the remainder of the season as she’s set to undergo an arthroscopic procedure to address ongoing right knee soreness.

Sports Illustrated

Cardiologists Call for an Independent Health Review of Energy Drink Sponsorships Reaching Young Athletes in College Sports

A new cardiology review says youth-facing energy drink sponsorships in college sports warrant independent health review, naming the Big 12 deal.

Medical Daily

A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play?

College sports are undergoing a transformation with the rise of NIL deals, allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness

The Independent UK

He Maxed Out His Credit Card and Bet $9,000 on a Crazy Idea: How Bill Rasmussen Created ESPN Before Dying at 93

Bill Rasmussen, founder of ESPN, passed away at 93. His $9,000 gamble in 1979 revolutionised sports broadcasting, creating the first 24-hour sports network and leaving a lasting legacy.

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Bill Rasmussen, ESPN co-founder and sports TV pioneer, dies at 93

Rasmussen revealed in 2019 that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2014

The Independent UK

After Years of Tumult, Michigan State Stumbles Into a Strong Athletic Director Hire

The Spartans’ administrative chaos has made headlines this offseason.

Sports Illustrated

Louisville Men’s Basketball Adds Seth Trimble to Nation’s Best Portal Class After Court Ruling

After a four-year run at North Carolina, Trimble is heading to an ACC rival.

Sports Illustrated

The Most Interesting Man in Swimming Is Doing Less, But Setting Records

A shorter, faster approach to training has transformed Van Mathias from a retired swimmer into one of America’s brightest hopes for the 2028 L.A. Olympics.

Sports Illustrated

The Buffalo Bills Got Tons of Taxpayer Money for a Stadium With a Lot of Pretty Lame Problems

Plus: No one is drafting Enes Kanter Freedom into the WNBA, Congress fails to reform NCAA again, and why Field of Dreams nostalgia is no good

Reason

Ranking the Top 10 Shooting Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

John Blackwell blossomed into an elite shooter last season before transferring to Duke, buoying him to the top of our preseason list. Here are the other SGs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

College athletes targeted in sextortion schemes prompts FBI to step in

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The FBI and NCAA join forces against student-athlete sextortion

The FBI is teaming with the NCAA to start a program to combat sexual exploitation of college athletes

Sports Illustrated

FBI, NCAA Launch Effort to Protect College Athletes From Online Sexual Exploitation

The initiative comes amid a troubling rise in athletes being targeted through hacking, AI-generated images and online blackmail.

Sports Illustrated

Ranking the Top 10 Point Guards in Men’s College Basketball for 2026–27 Season

Jeremy Fears Jr., an assist maestro who could push for the all-time record, leads our preseason list. Here are the other PGs to watch this season.

Sports Illustrated

Indiana Football Is Already One of the Biggest Winners of the Fifth-Year Eligibility Lawsuit

With Stephen Daley and Kellan Wyatt returning to Indiana football, the rich just got richer.

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The Texas Tribune

Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess

The Protect College Sports Act gained a burst of momentum with last week’s support from the SEC and Big Ten, but the clocking is ticking as the Senate prepares to leave town.

Sports Illustrated

Sophie Cunningham Is Already Trying to Clean Up the Mess She Made

After speaking about her opposition to transgender women and girls participating in sports, the Fever guard thrust the WNBA into a culture war.

The Conversation

What critics of college athletes making money get wrong about name, image and likeness policies

A lot has changed since college athletes began earning compensation in 2021.

Latin Times

Sophie Cunningham's Trans-Athletes Stance Has Turned the WNBA Season Into a National Argument

Sophie Cunningham's comments on transgender athletes have sparked rallies, a co-owner's suspension, and a national political debate trailing the WNBA

Sports Illustrated

The NCAA Should Admit Defeat on Fifth-Year Eligibility Rollout

As more players regain eligibility through the courts, a blanket waiver has become the only practical solution for the 2026–27 season.

Sports Illustrated

Why This Week Is So Important for the Future of College Sports

A vote on the Protect College Sports Act is coming down to the wire before Congress recesses on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the bill.

Sports Illustrated

College Athletics Has Two Distinct Types of Conference Commissioners Now

The Big East’s reported new boss isn’t a businessman—he’s a business, man.

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