Syracuse AD Retires, Leaving Major Sports at Crossroads
#Syracuse #CollegeSportsSyracuse AD John Wildhack retires July 1 after a decade. His tenure saw mixed results, with football inconsistency and a declining basketball program post-Jim Boeheim. His departure leaves the athletic department at a critical crossroads without a chancellor. read more
SEC Chief Sides with NCAA in Athlete Eligibility Fight
#NCAAEligibility #CollegeSportsSEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit supporting NCAA eligibility rules, arguing inconsistent application fuels disruption. This comes as Alabama's Charles Bediako seeks an injunction after being ruled ineligible for turning pro before returning to college basketball. read more
Cruz: Athlete Employee Status Threatens College Sports
#CollegeSports #AthleteEmploymentSen. Ted Cruz opposes classifying college athletes as employees, warning it could damage college sports. Bipartisan efforts on federal legislation are stalled over this issue, with concerns about costs for smaller schools and potential unionization. read more
College Athletes Targeted in Gambling Schemes by Organized Crime
#CollegeSports #SportsBettingA crime ring lures student-athletes into gambling at parties, debting them to compromise their future. Suspicious bets on lesser-known schools raise concern, indicating broader organized crime impacting college athletics. Prevention and education are key to addressing the issue. read more
#CollegeSports #DeathThreats
Angel Reese, a college athlete, has received death threats since winning a national title with LSU last year. Social media and gambling contribute to this abuse towards college athletes, with 1 in 3 facing harassment from those with betting interests. read more