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2026-04-09 01:40:04

NCAA Weighs Age-Based Eligibility Overhaul

An NCAA panel will discuss a proposal to grant athletes five years of eligibility, starting at age 19 or high school graduation. This mirrors a recent executive order and aims to simplify rules amid ongoing legal challenges. read more

2026-04-02 00:10:04

NCAA Proposes Stricter Draft Rules for College Athletes

The NCAA may bar athletes who enter and remain in a professional draft from college play, aligning pre- and post-college rules. This follows cases where basketball players returned after going undrafted or playing professionally. read more

2026-03-23 17:20:05

Oklahoma LB Sues NCAA for Final Season

Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke is suing the NCAA for an extra year of eligibility after his waiver was denied. An emergency hearing is set for April 16. He is preparing for the NFL draft but seeks to continue playing college football. read more

2026-02-28 02:50:06

Court Blocks Bediakos Final College Basketball Bid

The Alabama Supreme Court denied Charles Bediako's request to play for the Crimson Tide while appealing his eligibility case, effectively ending his college career. The ruling stems from his prior professional contracts, creating a unique precedent. read more

2026-02-23 19:30:05

Bediakos Final Court Shot to Play

Charles Bediako, a former Alabama player with NBA/G League experience, is asking the Alabama Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to play this season. A lower court ruled him ineligible, deeming his pro career violated NCAA rules. read more

2026-02-20 23:50:08

Tennessee QBs Career Ends After Court Loss

A Tennessee judge denied QB Joey Aguilar's bid for a final season of eligibility, ending his college career. The ruling upholds NCAA rules counting his junior college years. Tennessee now lacks a clear starting quarterback for the upcoming season. read more

2026-02-10 23:20:12

NCAA Grants Linebacker Unprecedented Ninth Season

Montana linebacker Solomon Tuliaupupu will return for the 2026 season after the NCAA granted him a rare ninth year of eligibility. His career, starting at USC in 2018, has been significantly hampered by multiple injuries and illness. read more

2026-02-10 02:10:13

Court Ruling Sets NCAA Eligibility Precedent

A judge denied Charles Bediako's eligibility, upholding NCAA rules barring former college players who entered the NBA draft from returning. This sets a precedent, impacting Alabama's depth and future similar cases. read more

2026-02-10 02:10:06

Judge Blocks Bediakos Alabama Comeback

A judge denied Charles Bediako's motion to play for Alabama, ending his season. The ruling upheld NCAA rules, preventing professionals from returning to college sports. This case sets a significant precedent for athlete eligibility. read more

2026-02-06 02:00:05

SEC Chief Sides with NCAA in Athlete Eligibility Fight

SEC 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

2026-02-05 13:30:09

Courts Now Decide Who Plays College Sports

The NCAA faces a crisis as local judges increasingly grant eligibility injunctions, bypassing its rules. This trend threatens the basic structure of college sports, with the NCAA lacking a clear plan to reassert control and establish consistent, enforceable standards. read more

2026-02-05 04:40:08

Ole Miss QBs Eligibility Battle Heads to Court

NCAA denies Ole Miss QB Trinidad Chambliss' final eligibility appeal for a 2022 medical redshirt. The decision pushes his fight to Mississippi state court, with an injunction hearing set for Feb. 12, impacting the 2026 season. read more

2026-01-30 23:10:11

Ex-NBA Player Fights to Return to College

Former UCLA guard Amari Bailey, after 10 NBA games, seeks NCAA eligibility to return to college basketball. He cites precedent and challenges the NCAA's rules, aiming to play one final season and prove himself on the court. read more

2026-01-29 00:20:04

Judge Steps Aside in Alabama Players NCAA Eligibility Case

A judge recused himself from Charles Bediako's eligibility lawsuit against the NCAA due to donations to Alabama. The case was reassigned. Bediako seeks to play for Alabama after a professional stint, currently under a temporary order. read more

2026-01-27 01:10:05

Court Battle Over College Hoops Eligibility Intensifies

Charles Bediako sued the NCAA after his eligibility was denied, gaining a temporary court order to play for Alabama. His case highlights the ongoing debate over college basketball eligibility for players with prior professional experience. read more

2026-01-27 00:20:12

Bediakos Alabama Return Extended by Court

Alabama center Charles Bediako's eligibility hearing is delayed due to weather, extending his temporary restraining order 10 days. This allows him to keep playing while suing the NCAA for reinstatement after a professional stint. read more

2026-01-25 05:10:05

Bediako Returns, Scores 13 in Alabama Comeback

Charles Bediako scored 13 points in his Alabama return after a court order reinstated his eligibility. The 7-footer, back from pro pursuits, played 25 minutes in a loss to Tennessee, adding defensive presence. His case may reshape college basketball rules. read more

2026-01-24 20:20:05

Bediakos Return Ignites NCAA Eligibility Battle

Charles Bediako, returning to Alabama after NBA/G League play, believes the team can win a national title. His eligibility, granted by a court, challenges NCAA rules and could reshape college basketball's relationship with professional players. read more

2026-01-23 21:40:05

Court Order Clears Bediako for Alabama vs. Tennessee

Alabama plans to play Charles Bediako vs. Tennessee after a court order granted him eligibility. The NCAA opposes his return, citing his prior NBA contracts. Coach Nate Oats supports Bediako, criticizing the NCAA's "broken" system. read more