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Liberty softball is having its Cinderella moment. The Flames proved just how much parity exists in NCAA softball by shocking Texas A&M in the winner-take-all regional matchup game, knocking out the No. 1 seed and moving them closer to a 2025 Women’s College World Series title in historic fashion. DOWN GOES NO. 1 TEXAS A&M […]

NIL is a major part of college athletics in today’s era, and the schools that have the most money are generally doing better than the others. There are a lot of different ways for athletes to obtain NIL money, but one of the biggest is getting donations from wealthy alumni. One wealthy alum that Auburn […]

Another former NFL star is entering the NFL coaching game as former Steelers wide receiver Santonio Holmes is heading to Central State University to become the team’s wide receivers coach under new head coach Tony Carter. Carter is a former NFL player himself and was hired to lead Central State, a SIAC member, earlier this […]

President Donald Trump is putting together a commission to look at name, image and likeness in NCAA football and other sports. Also known as NIL, this policy allows college athletes to make money while in school. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban is confirmed to be on this commission, per U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), […]

NCAA men’s and women’s basketball may look quite different next season. A NCAA rules committee is looking at changing the men’s game format from halves to quarters, per The Athletic. That is one of several proposals the NCAA is examining this offseason, that may go into effect for the 2025-26 campaign. Another idea being thrown […]

President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, gave a commencement address to graduate students at the University of Alabama on Thursday. During this time, the sitting president met with former Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban. Reports indicate that during their conversation, Saban may have persuaded Trump into taking a deeper look […]

USA Softball has officially announced its roster for the 2025 World Games, marking the first major selection under new head coach Patty Gasso. With the Games set to take place in Chengdu, China, Team USA will aim to defend the gold medal earned at the previous edition in Birmingham. Coach Gasso—a legendary figure in college […]

The Athletes Unlimited Softball League (AUSL) is set to make history with its first-ever draft on May 3, airing live on ESPNU at 9 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated event will feature the selection of 12 athletes, who will complete the rosters for the league’s four teams. The draft will take place in three rounds, […]

Big changes could be coming to college athletics because of an ongoing NCAA House settlement involving athlete revenue sharing and roster limits. Judge Claudia Wilkins has made it clear that she wants to approve the settlement, but there were a couple of changes that needed to happen first: “In the end, the 75-year-old retiring judge […]

Jordan Bowers’ road to the top of college gymnastics started long before her NCAA all-around title and Oklahoma’s seventh national championship this month. The OU senior and national champion revealed this week why she made her verbal commitment to Oklahoma when she was just 13 years old — a decision made before NCAA recruiting rules […]

Stanford softball broke the NCAA’s single-game attendance record on Saturday, April 19, drawing 13,207 fans to Stanford Stadium for its matchup against rival California. The historic crowd, part of the program’s “The Big Swing” promotion, surpassed the previous record of 12,566 set during the 2024 Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City. Despite the record-setting […]

The UCLA women’s gymnastics team may have fallen short to No. 2 Oklahoma in the NCAA women’s gymnastics championship, but standout Jordan Chiles still dazzled the crowd with an outstanding solo performance to end her junior season on a high note. The two sides were neck-and-neck after the first rotation thanks to Chiles’ nearly flawless […]

One week after South Carolina guard MiLaysia Fulwiley made the shocking decision to enter the transfer portal, she is now speaking out about her choice. On Thursday, she posted on her Instagram expressing her appreciation for the Gamecocks and coach Dawn Staley.  “I want to begin by thanking my hometown of Columbia, SC,” she posted. […]

 Almost one year after LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne returned for her final year of eligibility, her career has ended.  On Friday, Dunne made it official with a simple statement on X.  “out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!” she posted.  ✌️ out gymnastics it’s been real… and of course forever LSU!💜 — […]

Even though West Virginia basketball was snubbed from the NCAA tournament, they at least made up for it by snatching up the nation’s best player in three-point makes.  The Mountaineers acquired the talents of Chattanooga guard Honor Huff in the transfer portal on Saturday, per On3Sports.com. This year, he led the nation with 131 three-pointers […]

Livvy Dunne and Paul Skenes have a lot in common other than their natural athletic abilities but even the pair has some differences when it comes to taking out their credit card. The LSU gymnast spoke to Us Weekly recently when she shared how her spending habits differ from her boyfriend. “I would definitely say […]

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken did not issue a ruling Monday on the proposed House v. NCAA settlement, but NCAA President Charlie Baker called the hearing a major step forward in reshaping the future of college athletics. “Today’s hearing on the landmark settlement was a significant step in modernizing college sports,” Baker said in a […]

After watching Gable Steveson dominate over and over again on the wrestling mat, from winning NCAA Championships to the Olympics, the former WWE Superstar was thwarted in the pursuit of cementing his collegiate legacy even further at the NCAA Division 1 Wrestling Championships in Philadelphia when Oklahoma State’s Wyatt Hendrickson beat him 5-4 for the […]

Kelvin Sampson has done as good a job as any coach in the nation with Houston basketball. The Cougars hadn’t been to the NCAA Tournament in four seasons when the former Houston Rockets assistant took over in 2014, and he’s gotten them to one Final Four, one Elite Eight, and five total Sweet Sixteens since […]

The University of Kentucky earned themselves the No. 3 seed in the Midwest bracket after a strong season going 23-11 under Mark Pope in his first year as head coach of the Wildcats. A team known for its depth, the Wildcats have seen success thanks to a handful of players, including sharpshooting guard Koby Brea. […]

The SMU Mustangs have a new athletic director. SMU is hiring Damon Evans away from Maryland, per the school’s social media. Evans previously had the same job with Maryland. “SMU has tremendous momentum in all aspects of its athletics program, but I believe we can push to even greater heights,” Evans said after taking the […]

It’s no coincidence that St. John’s basketball is having its best season in 40 years now that Rick Pitino is in his second campaign with the team. The college hoops legend has experienced success at every program he’s coached, and his run with the No. 2 Red Storm (30-4, 18-2 Big East) is no exception. […]

College basketball analyst and commentator Jay Bilas is speaking out about the ongoing debate over who deserved the last spot in men’s March Madness. North Carolina got in over West Virginia, who is launching an investigation into the selection committee. West Virginia’s governor Patrick Morrisey directed his attorney general to investigate the committee. As of […]

There’s a new frontrunner in the race for the 2025 men’s NCAA Tournament title. Florida basketball has emerged as the top betting favorite at BetMGM following a decisive victory over Tennessee in the SEC Tournament championship on Sunday. They head into March Madness riding a wave of momentum, having won 12 of their last 13 […]

Alabama basketball has firmly established itself as a March Madness regular under head coach Nate Oats. With this year’s Selection Sunday in the books, the Crimson Tide are now set to make their fifth consecutive NCAA Tournament appearance. Fans can expect the usual up-tempo, high-powered offense that can overwhelm opponents when it’s clicking. However, as […]

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has approved a waiver that will allow certain student-athletes from non-NCAA institutions such as NAIA programs and junior colleges to compete in the 2025-26 academic year, even if they would have otherwise exhausted their eligibility during 2024-25. The decision, announced in December 2024 and detailed in a Q&A […]

While Duke basketball is the nation’s top-ranked team and has the sport’s best player in Cooper Flagg, it likely won’t get the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament. However, it could happen if the Blue Devils (28-3, 19-1 ACC) roll through the ACC Tournament and get outside help. Although Auburn has lost two […]

John Calipari probably wanted a smoother ride in his first season with Arkansas basketball, but what matters is making the NCAA Tournament. That’s what the Razorbacks (19-12, 8-10 SEC) are poised to do after escaping with a 93-92 win over Mississippi State on Saturday. Now the key is to not lose to South Carolina in […]

College baseball never fails to provide its fair share of absurdity. Unlike other sports, whose college versions closely resemble a less talented version of the pros, college baseball has a tendency to go completely off the rails at the most unexpected times and places. George Mason baseball is one such example. The Patriots set an […]

Clemson and Florida State are resolving their grievances with the Atlantic Coast Conference. The schools are settling legal disputes with the league, per the ACC. Florida State and Clemson are expected to remain as members. The two schools sued to try and force the ACC to pay additional money due to television revenues. Clemson and […]

In an era when schools constantly switch conferences, Clemson and Florida State are breaking the mold. Both universities will likely stay in the ACC after settling four lawsuits, via ESPN’s Andrea Adelson, David Hale, and Pete Thamel. “According to sources, the settlement includes two key objectives: establishing a new revenue-distribution model based on viewership and a […]

Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have lived up to the preseason hype, and will likely get picked second and third after Cooper Flagg in the 2025 NBA Draft. However, the star freshmen haven’t been enough to save the Scarlet Knights (14-15, 7-11 Big Ten) from misery. The kids would say that Rutgers head coach Steve […]

Paige Bueckers is once again having an outstanding season for the UConn women’s basketball team, and she has solidified herself as one of the best players in the country. Bueckers is averaging over 18 points per game this season, and the Huskies are having another impressive season. UConn is currently 26-3 on the year and […]

Northern Illinois’ non-football sports are joining the Horizon League, per Action Network. There are two exceptions, as wrestling and gymnastics aren’t represented in the Horizon. The move is pending approval of the school’s board. Northern Illinois football is also headed to a new league, the Mountain West. The Huskies start playing football in that conference […]

North Carolina basketball and Kentucky have dueled each other on the recruiting trail many times, and Caleb Wilson is the latest example of that. This time, the Tar Heels won the sweepstakes for the top-10 recruit’s services. Wilson partially picked North Carolina over Kentucky because it offered him a scholarship first, via ESPN’s Jeff Borzello […]

It’s hard to fathom how disappointing Rutgers basketball has been this season. Despite having two of the best players in the country, the Scarlet Knights (10-9, 3-5 Big Ten) are already longshots to make the NCAA Tournament. Freshman guards Dylan Harper and Ace Bailey have both been sublime this season, but only the latter star […]

After capping off their 2024 season with a win in the Gator Bowl, Ole Miss football has now turned its focus to 2025. Head coach Lane Kiffin and his staff have excelled at recruiting in the transfer portal. That trend has continued on Sunday, as the team lured what could be the best player left […]

The Dallas Cowboys have been active in their search of the best candidate for the head coach position. Deion Sanders is on their radar, as the interview process received a big update. If Cowboys want to schedule a formal interview with the Colorado Buffaloes head coach, they need approval from the university’s Athletic Director and […]

Duke basketball star Cooper Flagg made sure to enjoy some NBA basketball in a Friday night matchup between the Boston Celtics and Orlando Magic. Flagg can be spotted in the stands during the game. He was at TD Garden because he and the No. 3 Duke Blue Devils are preparing for a road matchup against […]