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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.
The Wildcats' media‑open practice marks the start of a new season built on a historic 36‑win campaign, with key newcomers and a challenging schedule aimed at a national title.
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.
The Big Ten and SEC trade barbs over recent dominance, historic titles and the future of college football.
The Kansas City Current aim to extend their unbeaten home record against Angel City FC in a match that could define their playoff trajectory.
The College Sports Commission has approved $7.5 million in restructured name, image and likeness deals for 18 Nebraska football players, contingent on performance, after an arbitrator rejected the original agreements.
The alumni banquet in Twin Bridges paid tribute to the 2009 state basketball champions, longtime coach Weldon Amundsen, and the McAlear family’s extraordinary athletic legacy.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino abandoned a controversial plan to spin off a $20 billion commercial entity after Europe’s football bodies threatened to boycott FIFA competitions, citing concerns over commercialization and political entanglements.
Back Mountain’s Little League Major Baseball team saw its state tournament hopes evaporate on Friday after a 15‑3 loss to Hollidaysburg in four innings at Jenkins Township Little League. The defeat follows a dramatic fourth‑inning rally by Hollidaysburg that featured two grand slams and a flurry of hits.
Analysts dissect the volatile early draft selections and the factors that could turn headline acts into disappointment.
After a promising 2023 season and a shoulder surgery setback, J.P. France was cut from the Astros' 40‑man roster, ending his latest minor‑league chapter.
La Joya High School’s $3 million baseball field upgrade will modernize facilities and restore the program’s prominence before the upcoming season.
A $3 million renovation funded by La Joya ISD will transform the school's baseball field with new turf, dugouts, fencing and batting‑cage nets, slated for completion by December to align with the baseball season.
FIFA has abandoned a $20 billion commercial venture that would have given private investors a 20 percent stake in the World Cup, following fierce opposition from UEFA, CONCACAF and other confederations and the resignation of a senior adviser.
Erling Haaland’s breakout at the 2026 World Cup and his iconic snap with Michael Jordan illustrate a new era where athletic prowess meets viral celebrity, reshaping how fans connect with sports icons.
Ty Horn and Carson Jasa have signed professional contracts with the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs, respectively, after being drafted in the third round, concluding Nebraska Baseball's offseason roster adjustments.
After a season‑ending injury at Eastern Illinois, defensive back Nick Coates rejoined the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga for a sixth year of eligibility, bringing veteran savvy and a graduate‑student perspective to a defense hungry for a comeback.
A 25‑year‑old suspect used a baseball bat to break car windows in a WinCo Foods parking lot, fled on foot, and was later arrested and booked on criminal mischief charges.
Chicago police discovered the body of former high school basketball coach Tim Bankston early on July 29, 2026, inside a home on the city's South Side. The 60‑year‑old was pronounced dead from a gunshot wound, and authorities have classified the incident as a homicide.
A Davidson County judge issues a temporary order allowing 19 athletes, including Jalen Washington, a fifth season of eligibility and mandates the NCAA to open the transfer portal from Monday noon through August 10.
With a string of nine-win seasons, a national championship pedigree and a loaded roster, the Horned Frogs aim to translate preseason optimism into bowl eligibility and beyond.
Dale Forchetti led Neshaminy High School to an 11‑0 season in 1971, earned All‑State honors and a rare double scholarship, but a shoulder injury, a brief stint with the Los Angeles Dodgers and a battle with cocaine led to a life of crime before he found stability and died of pneumonia and COPD at 72.
The University of Michigan announced the addition of Dylan Murphy as an assistant coach, highlighting his recent G League success and extensive coaching background.
Michigan hires G League champion Dylan Murphy as assistant coach, aiming to strengthen its program with proven leadership.