Floridas Golden Gets $49.5M Deal, Second-Highest in SEC
#NCAA #FloridaGatorsFlorida coach Todd Golden signed a one-year extension worth $49.5 million, becoming the SEC's second-highest-paid coach. His salary rises to $7.5 million next season, with annual raises through 2031-32. read more
ACC finalizes ban on pro players returning to college
#CollegeFootball #NCAAThe ACC banned NFL, NBA, and WNBA players from returning to college sports, joining other power conferences. This aims to preserve amateurism amid legal challenges and eligibility loopholes, though conference rules may face fewer antitrust risks. read more
Big 12 bans pros from returning to college sports
#CollegeFootball #NCAABig 12 athletic directors unanimously banned professionals from returning in all sports, pending faculty approval, following Big Ten and SEC rules. This responds to NFL players exploiting eligibility loopholes to rejoin college football via transfer portal. read more
SEC Bans Pro Athletes From Returning to College
#CollegeFootball #NCAASEC says pro athletes shouldn't return to college competition amid Dae'Quan Wright's waiver bid to play LSU and RJ Luis Jr.'s injunction. League warns it blurs lines, urges Protect College Sports Act. read more
NFL cut heads to LSU as NCAA eligibility rule backfires
#NCAA #CollegeFootballBrowns cut rookie Dae'Quan Wright, who plans to join LSU, exposing NCAA eligibility chaos. Five-for-five rule failures and legal missteps enable pros-to-college moves. NCAA must adopt practical eligibility rules instead of awaiting Congress. read more
NCAA Transfer Portal Reopens After Court Ruling
#NCAA #TransferPortalEight players entered the transfer portal after a judge granted a temporary restraining order, allowing fifth-year eligibility. They must terminate NFL contracts and repay earnings. A court hearing is set for August 31. read more
SEC Commissioner Opposes Pro Athletes Returning to College
#CollegeSports #NCAASEC commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit opposing professional athletes returning to college sports, calling it disruptive and unfair. He seeks to uphold NCAA rules amid lawsuits, including cases involving NFL signees and RJ Luis. read more
Utah Sues Coach Over Brotherly Move to Michigan
#NCAA #CollegeFootballUniversity of Utah sues Freddie Whittingham for breach of contract after he left his tight ends coach role to join brother Kyle at Michigan, seeking $300,000 plus $1 million in damages for abandoning his post. read more
LSU cornerback refuses to surrender No. 5 jersey
#LSUFootball #NCAALSU cornerback DJ Pickett refuses to surrender No. 5 despite Jayden Daniels' NIL dispute, citing a recruiting promise. Coach Lane Kiffin backs Pickett, while Daniels stays focused on NFL training camp. The jersey conflict highlights LSU's number assignment legacy. read more
College Basketball Top 25 Shaken by Transfers, Injuries
#CollegeBasketball #NCAAMichigan's 2026-27 season opens with a UConn rematch, while Texas vaults to No. 4 with Marcus Spears Jr.'s reclassification. Florida tops the rankings, facing Duke in a key December clash. St. John's drops after Donnie Freeman's Achilles injury. read more
Federal Judge Grants Fifth Year to Class of 2022 Athletes
#NCAA #CollegeSportsFederal judge grants injunction allowing all class of 2022 NCAA athletes a fifth eligibility season, disrupting rosters and the NCAA's new rule. NCAA president urges Congress to pass antitrust bill amid expected appeal. read more
Tennessee Linebacker Suspended Two Games for Agent Flight
#NCAA #TennesseeVolunteersTennessee linebacker Arion Carter was suspended two games for accepting a $427 flight from an agent after declaring for the NFL draft. He repaid the agent, and coach Josh Heupel supported him, calling his character unmatched. read more
Ole Miss sues two ex-players for nearly $1 million
#CollegeFootball #NCAAOle Miss sues former players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper for breach of contract, seeking nearly $1 million. They signed revenue-sharing deals to stay but joined LSU after Kiffin's departure. The university demands penalties plus legal fees. read more
Michigan title defense, new rules, star players loom
#CollegeBasketball #NCAAMichigan defends its title without Dusty May, while Florida, UConn, and Duke contend. New eligibility rules and tournament expansion reshape the sport. Key storylines include Will Wade's LSU return and Michael Malone's UNC debut. read more
Senate delays college sports reform bill until fall
#CollegeSportsBill #NCAAThe Protect College Sports Act faces delay; no Senate vote expected before August recess. SEC and Big Ten oppose current bill, citing unfair provisions. Leaders seek tweaks as time runs short before elections. read more
SEC Commissioner Warns of NCAA Breakaway Talks
#SEC #NCAASEC Commissioner Greg Sankey says SEC leaders discuss self-governance but no breakaway from NCAA. Focus remains on congressional legislation for systemic improvement, though frustrations drive internal talks about conference-only schedules and eligibility rules. read more
Gonzaga loses star guard to EuroLeague
#NCAA #EuroLeagueGonzaga point guard Mario Saint-Supery signs a long-term deal with EuroLeague's Valencia, returning to Spain after one season. The all-WCC freshman averaged 8.6 points and 40% from three, leaving the Bulldogs with limited replacements in July. read more
NCAA investigates Cincinnati over ex-QB Sorsby gambling
#NCAA #CollegeFootballNCAA opened an inquiry into Cincinnati over Brendan Sorsby's gambling. Sorsby was permanently banned for betting thousands on sports. The Bearcats deny knowledge of his wagering. He left Texas Tech after legal battles and will prepare for the 2027 NFL draft. read more
Dusty Mays NBA Move Shakes Up Top 25
#NCAA #BasketballESPN's 2026-27 Way-Too-Early Top 25 ranks Florida first, with Dusty May's NBA departure impacting Michigan. Key transfers like John Blackwell (Duke) and Tyran Stokes (Kansas) shape the season, while Villanova nears the top 25 after adding Luigi Suigo. read more
Northwestern center wins injunction for 2026 season
#NCAA #NorthwesternWildcatsNorthwestern center Jackson Carsello won an injunction for 2026 eligibility after suing the NCAA. A judge ruled his 2021 ankle injury prevented play, not a redshirt. Carsello starts under new coordinator Chip Kelly. read more
NCAA bans ex-Iona player in point-shaving scandal
#NCAA #PointShavingFormer Iona player Adam Njie Jr. ruled ineligible by NCAA for alleged point-shaving scheme. He shared info with bettors before two 2024 games but denied manipulating play. Bettors threatened him after losses. Njie later transferred to Dayton and Hampton. read more
College sports reform bill clears key Senate hurdle
#CollegeSports #NCAAThe Protect College Sports Act, granting NCAA antitrust exemption for athlete payment caps, moves to Senate vote. Backed by Cruz and Cantwell, it faces opposition from SEC and Big Ten. Employee status for athletes remains unresolved. read more
College sports needs to end judicial interference
#CollegeSports #NCAABrendan Sorsby's college sports gambling saga ended as he entered the NFL draft. Dan Wetzel argues college athletics must remove local judges from eligibility rulings to prevent temporary injunctions from undermining enforcement of integrity rules. read more
NCAA appeals ruling on Texas Tech QB Sorsby
#NCAA #CollegeFootballNCAA appeals a judge's ruling allowing Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby, who admitted betting on college football, to play after a two-game suspension. The NCAA seeks expedited resolution before season, arguing the injunction undermines competitive integrity and invites legal challenges. read more
Big 12 Sues Texas Tech, Paxton Over Gambling QB
#Big12 #NCAAThe Big 12 filed a federal lawsuit against Texas Tech and the Texas AG to enforce its bylaws over QB Brendan Sorsby’s betting violations. The league seeks sanctions authority, countering the AG’s warnings, amid controversy over Sorsby’s eligibility granted by a temporary injunction. read more
Clemson receiver wins injunction, cleared for 2026
#NCAA #ClemsonFootballClemson WR Tristan Smith won a temporary injunction against the NCAA, allowing him to play in 2026 after being denied a fifth season. The South Carolina judge cited similar eligibility waivers granted to junior college players Malik Benson and Diego Pavia. read more
Texas Tech defends QB Sorsby amid gambling controversy
#NCAA #GamblingAddictionTexas Tech officials defended allowing QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite NCAA wagering violations, citing his addiction recovery and monitoring measures. They stressed integrity while facing Big 12 backlash over a judge’s injunction permitting his fall return. read more
Texas Tech Defends QB Amid Betting Scandal Hypocrisy
#NCAA #CollegeFootballJudge Ken Curry's absurd ruling allowed Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to play despite betting violations, sparking hypocritical backlash from schools. Critics ignore college sports' long history of scandals. Fix the system, don't blame Tech. read more
Texas Tech AD Defends Support for Gambling-Addicted QB
#NCAA #GamblingRecoveryTexas Tech AD Hocutt supports QB Sorsby's gambling addiction recovery but says no perfect answer exists. Sorsby may play after a judge's injunction, missing two games. Hocutt emphasizes integrity in both sport and treatment, facing Big 12 backlash. read more
Texas Tech QB wins injunction, cleared for 2026
#NCAA #CollegeFootballTexas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby won a temporary injunction against the NCAA, restoring his 2026 eligibility after being ruled ineligible for gambling on sports, including bets on his own team while at Indiana. read more
NCAA denies Texas Tech appeal for QB Sorsby
#NCAA #CollegeFootballNCAA denied Texas Tech's appeal to reinstate QB Brendan Sorsby, ruled ineligible for gambling on sports including his own team. Sorsby's separate lawsuit against the NCAA awaits a Texas judge's ruling. read more
Browns split on drafting gambling-banned QB Sorsby
#NFL #NCAABrowns coach Todd Monken warns drafting QB Brendan Sorsby, ruled ineligible for gambling on his own team, is a "slippery slope." GM Andrew Berry remains open to evaluating all prospects. Sorsby seeks an injunction to play in 2026. read more
Texas Tech QB’s Eligibility Hinges on Gambling Ruling
#NCAA #CollegeFootballTexas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility hinges on Judge Ken Curry's decision after a hearing. The NCAA permanently banned Sorsby for betting thousands on sports, including 40 bets on his own team. His attorneys cite addiction, while the NCAA defends its ruling. read more
Texas Tech QB placed 40 bets on Indiana football
#NCAA #GamblingAddictionBrendan Sorsby placed 40+ bets on Indiana football as its QB, wagering $90,000 over four years. Diagnosed with gambling addiction, he seeks NCAA reinstatement. Attorneys argue for treatment over permanent ineligibility, citing mental health. read more
Bipartisan Senate bill targets college sports chaos
#CollegeSports #NCAAU.S. senators Cruz and Cantwell propose the Protect College Sports Act, offering NCAA antitrust exemption for rules like transfer limits and salary caps, plus TV revenue sharing, aiming to stabilize college athletics amid rising player payrolls and conference disparities. read more
NCAA Denies Texas Tech QB Sorsby Eligibility; Appeal Planned
#NCAA #GamblingAddictionNCAA denied QB Brendan Sorsby's reinstatement for 2026 season despite his gambling addiction rehab. Texas Tech president backs appeal, citing hypocrisy. Sorsby's lawsuit seeks injunction, with a June 1 court date looming. read more
NCAA investigates Ole Miss football for tampering
#NCAA #TamperingNCAA opened an Ole Miss tampering probe after Clemson's complaint. Dabo Swinney accused Pete Golding of luring linebacker Luke Ferrelli. The investigation seeks phone records and images from staff, including Golding, amid allegations of "blatant" rule violations. read more