Colorado Avalanche’s Top 25 Under 25 Highlights Emerging Talent
The Avalanche's annual ranking spotlights young players under 25, showcasing depth across forward, defense and goaltending positions.
Aug 1, 2026
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Federal Court Clears Fifth-Year Eligibility for 2022 NCAA Class, UNC Targets Key Frontcourt Transfers
A Colorado federal judge's ruling grants a fifth year of eligibility to all 2022 high school graduates who exhausted their four-year college eligibility by spring 2026, opening a narrow transfer portal window that UNC Basketball is exploiting to address frontcourt needs.
Aug 1, 2026
NCAA Grants Fifth Year of Eligibility, Opening Door for Mountaineers’ Return
A federal district court decision grants all 2022 college athletes an additional year of eligibility, potentially allowing West Virginia University baseball standouts to extend their careers into 2027. The NCAA is expected to appeal, but the ruling may already reshape the team’s lineup.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Opens Door for Extra Season for 2022 College Football Players
A Colorado judge’s injunction could grant an extra year of eligibility to WVU football alumni, potentially allowing them to return for a 2026 season, pending an NCAA appeal.
Aug 1, 2026
2026 High School Football Season Kicks Off Nationwide
The 2026 high school football season begins in August, with Hawaii opening on August 3 and IMG Academy in Florida, the preseason No. 1 team, set to play on August 21. State by state, kickoff dates vary, reflecting a packed schedule across the country.
Aug 1, 2026
Colorado Judge Extends Eligibility for 2022 Basketball Class, Clearing Path for Tavion Banks
A federal judge in Colorado has ordered the NCAA to honor an extra year of eligibility for the 2022 high‑school cohort, a decision that clears the way for Iowa forward Tavion Banks to continue his collegiate career.
Aug 1, 2026
Tavion Banks Secures Fifth College Basketball Season After Landmark Ruling
A federal judge’s injunction restores eligibility for 2022 athletes, and Tavion Banks, who starred for Iowa, is already scouting his next destination.
Aug 1, 2026
Judge Clears Path for 2022 College Football Players to Return for Fifth Year
A Denver federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction that reinstates all 2022 college football graduates, allowing them to resume their fifth‑year eligibility and reshaping team plans across the sport.
Aug 1, 2026
The Athletic’s Backup QB Rankings Put Oregon’s Raiola at the Top
The latest list from The Athletic ranks the nation’s top backup quarterbacks, spotlighting eligibility, career arcs and the potential starters who could shape the 2027 season.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Rulings Extend Eligibility for College Basketball Players as NCAA Faces Legal Pushback
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have issued injunctions that grant 30 basketball players a fifth year of eligibility and open the NCAA transfer portal through August 10, while the NCAA warns that the decisions underscore the urgency of passing the Protect College Sports Act.
Aug 1, 2026
NCAA’s Fifth-Year Rule Clears Path for Former Mizzou Stars to Return
The NCAA's 5‑in‑5 eligibility rule, introduced in June 2025, has been upheld by courts in Ohio and Colorado, allowing the entire Class of 2022 to claim a fifth year of competition. The decision clears the way for former Mizzou forward Mark Mitchell and others to return, but it also sparks roster‑cap debates and strategic reshuffling across the SEC.
Aug 1, 2026
Missouri Tigers’ 2026 Roster Shakeup: Five Underrated Transfers Set to Transform the Squad
From speedy wide receivers to a punter lauded as the nation’s second-best, Missouri’s 2026 class brings a mix of proven talent and untapped potential that could finally close the gap with SEC powerhouses.
Aug 1, 2026
Mark Mitchell Eyes Transfer Portal Return Amid NCAA Eligibility Shifts
Mark Mitchell, a two‑time All‑SEC player, is exploring a return to college basketball through the transfer portal after a Colorado judge’s injunction extends eligibility to his class, raising questions about roster limits and NCAA appeals.
Aug 1, 2026
Women’s Pro Baseball League Sets Its Inaugural Season in Historic Leap
The first professional women’s baseball league in the United States in nearly three decades is poised to debut, blending legacy with modern outreach and a roster of standout athletes.
Aug 1, 2026
Federal Courts Grant Extra Eligibility Year to College Basketball Players Amid NCAA Clash
A Davidson County judge and a U.S. District judge have issued injunctions that let dozens of student‑athletes retain a fifth season of basketball eligibility, while the NCAA warns of chaos and pushes for the Protect College Sports Act
Aug 1, 2026
Court Clears Path for Fifth-Year Football Eligibility, Clearing Way for Texas’ Cole Hutson
A federal judge in Colorado has granted a preliminary injunction that lets Class of 2022 athletes, including Texas offensive lineman Cole Hutson, claim a fifth season of play, while the NCAA moves toward an age‑based eligibility framework.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Orders Open Transfer Portal for 30 College Basketball Players, NCAA Faces Backlash
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado federal judge have granted 30 men’s basketball players a fifth year of eligibility and opened the transfer portal for a limited window, while NCAA President Charlie Baker decries the moves as chaotic and pushes for new federal legislation.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Injunctions Grant Fifth Year of Eligibility to Dozens of College Basketball Players
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have issued temporary injunctions that let 30 basketball players retain a fifth season of eligibility, blocking the NCAA from halting their transfers ahead of the portal's opening.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Rulings Open Transfer Portal for College Basketball Players
Recent legal decisions in Tennessee and Colorado have granted additional eligibility to dozens of basketball athletes and forced the NCAA to reconsider its transfer policies, prompting calls for legislative action.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Rulings Grant Fifth Year of Eligibility to Dozens of College Basketball Players
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have granted a fifth season of eligibility to 30 basketball players, opening the NCAA transfer portal through early August and prompting the league to call for urgent legislative action.
Aug 1, 2026
Tommy Castellanos Considers Fifth-Year Return After Eligibility Ruling
A recent court decision grants a fifth year of eligibility to 2022 recruits, opening a pathway for Tommy Castellanos to extend his college career despite limited NFL prospects.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Clears Path for 2022 Athletes to Extend College Careers
A U.S. District Court ruling grants high‑school class of 2022 athletes a fifth year of NCAA eligibility, potentially allowing former Mountaineers to return for the 2026‑27 season.
Aug 1, 2026
Federal Judge Opens Fifth‑Year Path for 2022 College Athletes
A class‑wide injunction from Judge Charlotte Sweeney grants a fifth year of eligibility to 2022 graduates, affecting Kentucky Wildcats and other programs.
Aug 1, 2026
Antoine Kelly’s MLB Debut: A Scoreless Inning for the Cubs
Antoine Kelly threw 1.1 shutout innings in his first major league appearance, striking out Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice and helping the Cubs hold the Yankees to a 2‑0 loss before a crowd of 40,129.
Jul 31, 2026