Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning NCAA across Basketball, Football, Hockey.
A last‑second Hail Mary gave the Michigan Wolverines a 13-12 win over Western Michigan, a result the NCAA confirmed despite a conference challenge, sparking debate over replay rules and leaving Michigan unranked as it eyes a top‑25 return against Oklahoma.
Former Purdue basketball player Trey Kaufman-Renn has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA to gain a sixth year of college eligibility, arguing that the league’s new five‑for‑five rule should apply retroactively.
A federal injunction briefly lifted the NCAA’s five‑for‑five restriction, allowing Cade Tyson to play a fifth season, but an appellate stay has left him ineligible while he resumes practice with the Gophers.
A New York Supreme Court order allows Babacar Sane to remain on the court for St. John’s as the NCAA reassesses his eligibility for the 2026‑27 season.
The SEC’s latest legal maneuver targets Louisiana State University over alleged violations of its player contract rules, a move that could reshape college football’s regulatory landscape and influence federal antitrust policy.
Michigan escaped with a 13‑12 win after a disputed replay call that added a second to the clock, raising questions about transparency and fairness in college football.
The inaugural season of girls' flag football in North Carolina high schools is underway, featuring six Durham schools, a growing participant base and a path toward the 2028 Olympics.
Michigan’s narrow 13‑12 victory over Western Michigan in the 2026 season adds to a long lineage of disputed endings in college football, from extra downs and clock manipulations to overturned touchdowns, illustrating how officiating controversies continue to define pivotal moments in the game.
Dr. Chris Reynolds, Bradley University’s vice president for intercollegiate athletics, has been appointed to the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Oversight Committee, succeeding Jeff Jackson and extending a career marked by extensive committee service and recent recognition with the 2026 Athletics Directors Association Builders’ Award.
The Buckeyes enter 2026 with high expectations, a loaded roster, and a schedule that tests their resolve as they chase a third championship in three years.
Three former professionals sue the NCAA over a denied fifth year of eligibility, arguing that SEC rules and timing of contract decisions left them unable to compete.
A legal battle in East Baton Rouge centers on whether former athletes Dae'Quan Wright, Zxavian Harris and Blake Cotton can return to NCAA competition this fall, with the SEC and NCAA locked in a dispute over eligibility and potential penalties.
Girls flag football has become one of the fastest‑growing sports for females in the United States, earning varsity recognition, Olympic debut plans and strong support from the NFL and NCAA.
The Spartans enter 2026 with a roster reshaped by key players and a demanding schedule that will test Coach Pat Fitzgerald’s ability to secure a bowl berth.
The NCAA’s eligibility rules are being challenged in a Louisiana courtroom by three former NFL players recruited by LSU coach Lane Kiffin, raising questions about the balance between college and professional football.
Zhang Boyuan, a top Chinese prospect, has chosen the NCAA's Louisville Cardinals, illustrating how NIL opportunities and higher competition are drawing Chinese players to the U.S. college system.
In their 2026 opener, Tufts field hockey dispatched Trinity College 5-1, highlighted by two goals each from sophomore Eleanor Helm and junior Hannah Murray, while the Jumbos extended their dominance over the Cardinals to 13 straight victories since 2015.
A coalition of former professional football players and college athletes has sued the NCAA, challenging rules that block a fifth year of eligibility, sparking a legal clash with the SEC and drawing criticism from state officials.
Mark Mitchell, a former Missouri basketball standout, has secured a legal injunction that could let him return for a fifth season with the Tigers, navigating SEC transfer penalties and roster openings.
After legal and SEC-related obstacles, Mark Mitchell abandoned his pledge to Kentucky and will return to Missouri, a move that underscores the growing friction between college basketball programs and evolving eligibility policies.
The NCAA has moved the 2027 Women’s Frozen Four dates to March 21‑23 in Duluth, Minnesota, to broadcast all games on ESPN’s linear channels, a change championed by committee chair Brittany Kane.
Duke University announced a $34 million, four‑year sponsorship with Edward Jones that will place the firm’s logo on the basketball court for the first time since 1940, while also launching a financial‑education program for athletes and expanding branding in a private stadium area.
The Broncos will open the season at home against West Coast Baptist before a marquee matchup with Butler, while neutral‑site contests against Nebraska, Santa Clara and New Mexico await, and a Thanksgiving tournament in Idaho Falls will bring together a competitive field.
As UNC prepares for its preseason, a mix of fresh talent, a top coaching hire, and off‑court business moves shape the team's outlook.