Alabama’s ‘Dinger Party’ Helmet Turns Home Runs Into a Shiny Spectacle
Alabama baseball's 'Dinger Party' celebrates home runs with a reflective helmet, a tradition started by Jim Jarvis in 2023 that has grown into a cultural touchstone for the team.
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Alabama baseball's 'Dinger Party' celebrates home runs with a reflective helmet, a tradition started by Jim Jarvis in 2023 that has grown into a cultural touchstone for the team.

LSU coach Will Wade's signing of former NBA prospect RJ Luis Jr. ignites a clash over NCAA eligibility, with critics and defenders laying out starkly different views.

The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended a national collegiate championship for women’s flag football, a move that could see the first champion crowned in spring 2028, just months before the sport makes its Olympic debut. The proposal follows years of growth, with over 60 schools already sponsoring varsity programs and more than 100 institutions planning teams for the upcoming academic year.

The Wildcats will open the 2026 season at home against Texas A&M, travel to face Missouri and South Carolina, and meet Texas for the first time as SEC rivals, among other key matchups.

The Badgers announce a 2026 men's soccer schedule that includes seven teams from last year's NCAA tournament, notable home matches and free admission for all fans.

Villanova will host Kansas in a two‑year series beginning November 27, 2024, in Lawrence, with a return game slated for the 2027‑28 season. The schedule highlights a revamped Wildcats roster, including transfers and a potential Italian prospect, while Kansas coach Bill Self confirms his 24th season.

After a promising start at St. John's and a brief, injury-plagued NBA journey, RJ Luis is attempting to return to college basketball to boost his draft stock, but must first clear legal and eligibility hurdles.

LSU adds former Big East Player of the Year RJ Luis, sparking controversy over his eligibility and prompting a legal fight that could reshape the team's backcourt for the upcoming season.

LSU coach Will Wade has signed former St. John's guard RJ Luis, a player whose eligibility hinges on a potential lawsuit, while the Tigers navigate a reshaped roster and transfer portal upheaval.

The latest DII baseball Power 10 rankings have been released, highlighting North Greenville’s top spot and the rise of programs such as Pittsburg State and Grand Valley State as the second round of regional rankings approaches.

Coach Will Wade's recent commitments of former NBA and professional players RJ Luis and Saliou Niang have sparked criticism and calls for postseason bans, while the NCAA's decision on their eligibility hangs in the balance.

The NCAA’s influential committee has voted to recommend flag football as a championship sport, setting the stage for a potential spring championship in 2028 and highlighting the game’s expanding footprint.

The latest CBS Sports Top 25 college basketball poll highlights a shifting power balance, with the Big Ten and SEC each placing three teams in the top ten and several programs making bold roster moves ahead of the new season.

After 15 seasons, Bill Currier steps down as Fairfield’s baseball coach, leaving behind a legacy of record‑setting wins, multiple conference titles, and a landmark 2021 tournament run that put the program on the national stage.

The NCAA Committee on Access, Opportunity and Impact has recommended elevating women's flag football to a championship sport across all divisions, a decision that could see the game officially recognized as early as spring 2028.

LSU’s men’s basketball coach Will Wade is signing experienced professional players, including a reported $5 million contract for Israeli point guard Yam Madar and former St. John's star R.J. Luis, while navigating NCAA eligibility constraints.

The Buffalo Bills announced their Week 6 High School Girls Flag Football Coaches of the Week, celebrating leaders from three regions who are driving community engagement and athletic excellence.
After a breakout season with the Wolverines, forward Morez Johnson Jr. announced he will stay in the 2026 NBA Draft, citing his draft prospects and readiness for professional competition.
Tahaad Pettiford returns for his junior year at Auburn, where his growth under Coach Bruce Pearl has turned a reserve freshman into a key contributor, drawing comparisons to NBA veteran Vinnie Johnson.

The Vols enter the SEC Tournament with a 37‑19 record, facing South Carolina as they chase a deep NCAA run.

The third annual Chargers-hosted girls flag football tournament drew more than 600 athletes from across Southern California, highlighting the sport's rapid rise and its potential Olympic pathway.
After declaring for the draft in April and impressing scouts in Chicago, Rueben Chinyelu weighs the prospect of turning professional against the lure of another college season with his Gators teammates.

From Aug. 21 to 29, the University of Michigan men’s basketball team will face three opponents in Lithuania and Croatia, a trip funded by private donors and designed to sharpen the squad under Coach Dusty May.
Brendan Sorsby, a former Indiana football scout, disclosed that he placed small wagers on Hoosiers games in 2022, a violation that breached NCAA rules and exposed a deeper gambling addiction. His story underscores the pressures faced by athletes and the growing influence of sports betting culture.