Women’s Flag Football Eyes NCAA Championship and Olympic Debut by 2028
From high school varsity programs to NCAA championship plans, women’s flag football is expanding faster than ever, backed by the NFL and celebrated by Hall of Famers.
Aug 8, 2026
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Women’s Flag Football Eyes NCAA Championship and Olympic Spotlight
Over 120 schools are fielding women’s flag football teams, a January 2027 vote could grant NCAA championship status by 2028, and NFL and Hall of Fame endorsements signal a bright future.
Aug 4, 2026
Women’s Flag Football Eyes NCAA Championship Status by 2028
The sport is moving closer to full championship recognition, driven by unprecedented participation and institutional support.
Aug 4, 2026
Our Lady of the Lake University Pioneers Women’s Flag Football with Historic 2026 Launch
Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio is set to field the city’s first women’s flag football team in 2026, joining a rapid nationwide expansion of the sport.
Aug 1, 2026
KCAC Announces Virtual Media Day for 2026 Men’s Soccer Season
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will host a virtual media day on August 11, featuring a schedule of coach interviews released at 20‑minute intervals on the Urban Edge Network, sponsored by IMA Financial Group and hosted by Joey McWilliams.
Jul 28, 2026
KCAC Announces Virtual Media Day for 2026 Football Season
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC) will host a virtual media day on August 21, 2026, featuring pre‑recorded interviews with coaches from its 14 member institutions. The event, presented by IMA Financial Group and broadcast on the Urban Edge Network (UEN), will release interviews at 20‑minute intervals beginning at 9:00 a.m. CST. Coaches including Ed Warinner, Mike Grossner and others will discuss strategy and season outlook, highlighting the conference’s historic significance and its partnership with NAIAFBall and UEN.
Jul 28, 2026
Wheeling University Men’s Basketball Secures Third Consecutive NABC Academic Excellence Award
Wheeling University's men's basketball program has earned the NABC Team Academic Excellence Award for the third straight year, highlighting a rare blend of classroom achievement and on‑court success.
Jul 27, 2026
Victory Sports Network Unveils 2026 NAIA Football Preview
The latest Victory Sports Network preview dives into preseason expectations, highlighting top returning players and the full ranking of every NAIA football program.
Jul 26, 2026
Landin Sledge Takes the Helm of Kansas Wesleyan Flag Football Program
Landin Sledge, a former UNC Charlotte quarterback and women’s flag football founder, steps into the head coaching role at Kansas Wesleyan University, aiming to sustain momentum and foster community engagement.
Jul 25, 2026
Ottawa University Women’s Basketball Team Earns WBCA Academic Top 25 Honor for Third Consecutive Year
Ottawa University's women's basketball program has been named to the WBCA Academic Top 25 Team Honor Roll for the 2025‑26 season, marking the third straight year of recognition and the highest cumulative GPA in program history.
Jul 24, 2026
Central College Women’s Basketball Team Repeats as Academic Excellence Award Recipient
The Central College women's basketball program has been honored for the fifth consecutive year by the Women's Basketball Coaches Association, posting a 3.36 team GPA and celebrating multiple academic all‑conference selections.
Jul 23, 2026
NAIA Star Drew Terpins Makes Waves in Cape Cod Baseball League
Drew Terpins, the only active NAIA player in the Cape Cod Baseball League, is reshaping expectations as a defensive standout and a key contributor to Falmouth's postseason hopes.
Jul 23, 2026
Central College Women’s Basketball Team Repeats as Academic Excellence Champion
The team posted a 3.36 GPA, with seven players earning academic all‑conference honors and four receiving All‑District recognition.
Jul 23, 2026
Women’s Professional Baseball League Kicks Off with Stockton Countdown Tour
The inaugural season of the Women’s Professional Baseball League begins Aug. 1, after a high‑energy showcase in Stockton that drew over 150 fans and highlighted the growing appetite for women’s baseball.
Jul 10, 2026
Wiley University’s Men’s Soccer Team Prepares to Defend HBCUAC Crown in 2026
The defending HBCUAC champion Wiley University men’s soccer squad will open its 2026 campaign with a tough road trip to face Xavier University of Louisiana, while navigating a schedule packed with NAIA qualifiers and a new round‑robin conference format that could see the title decided in Shreveport.
Jul 9, 2026
Fort Worth to Host 2026 NAIA Football Championship
The 2026 NAIA Football National Championship will be played at Crowley ISD Multipurpose Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas, on Dec. 19, 2026, showcasing a historic venue and the NAIA’s commitment to character‑driven athletics.
Jul 8, 2026
NAIA Sets Jack Allen Sports Complex as 2026‑2027 Women’s Soccer Championship Venue
The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics confirmed that the 2026 and 2027 NAIA Women’s Soccer National Championships will culminate at the Jack Allen Sports Complex in Decatur, Alabama, featuring 16 teams and a December 7 final.
Jul 7, 2026
Emelia O’Gilvie Nominated for Sun Conference’s Emil S. Liston Award
Emelia O'Gilvie, a junior at the University of Kansas, has been recognized for her dual achievements on the court and in the classroom, positioning her for the national Emil S. Liston Award.
Jul 2, 2026
How Former NFL Player Izell Reese Is Fueling the Flag Football Boom
Former NFL defensive back Izell Reese has turned his post‑playing career into a catalyst for flag football’s explosive growth, guiding RCX Sports to oversee the NFL FLAG brand and steering a multi‑billion‑dollar push that now reaches millions of young athletes across the United States.
Jul 2, 2026
KCAC Announces 2027 Baseball and Softball Championships in Salina
The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference has confirmed the 2027 baseball and softball championship tournaments will take place in Salina, Kansas, with Kansas Wesleyan University serving as host and a community event planned for May 4.
Jun 30, 2026
Wiley University Hunts New Women’s Basketball Coach After Mandley Departs
After DeWitt Mandley left for William Penn University, Wiley University begins the search for a new head coach of its women's basketball program, a role that has combined athletic success with top‑tier academic performance.
Jun 29, 2026
Flag Football’s Rise: From High School Pastime to College Scholarship Pathway
The rapid expansion of flag football is reshaping collegiate athletics, offering scholarships and Olympic aspirations while presenting unique challenges for the first wave of scholarship athletes.
Jun 25, 2026
Stillman College appoints Deon Washington to lead inaugural women’s flag football program
Stillman College in Alabama has hired Deon Washington as head coach of its new women's flag football team, set to debut in spring 2027. The program will be the college's twelfth intercollegiate sport and the first NAIA championship season for women's flag football, aiming to provide new opportunities for student‑athletes and grow the sport across the state.
Jun 23, 2026
Dennis Hopson Leads Florida Polytechnic’s Inaugural NAIA Basketball Team
Dennis Hopson, a longtime Ohio State scoring record holder and NBA champion, has been appointed head coach of Florida Polytechnic's brand‑new NAIA basketball program, bringing his extensive playing and coaching background to a school known for its academics and location.
Jun 19, 2026