Bill Self Sees Paul Mbiya as Key Starter for Kansas Basketball
Coach Bill Self believes sophomore center Paul Mbiya is ready to start, citing his summer improvements and the team's evolving roster.
Aug 1, 2026
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Azul Alvarez Earns Prestigious 2026 Goalkeeper Watch List Honor
Baylor goalkeeper Azul Alvarez is named to the United Soccer Coaches 2026 Goalkeepers to Watch list, highlighting a season of shutouts, saves and a looming rivalry with Kansas’ Sophia Dawe.
Aug 1, 2026
NCAA Ruling Opens Door for 2022 Athletes, Sparks Roster Shifts for Basketball Teams
A federal judge’s decision grants eligibility to exhausted high‑school seniors, suspends transfer restrictions and forces programs to reassess roster depth and budget constraints.
Aug 1, 2026
UNC Women’s Basketball Unveils Challenging Non‑Conference Schedule
The University of North Carolina announced a 14‑game non‑conference slate that includes top‑ranked opponents, neutral‑site matchups and a season‑opening game in Paris, aiming to extend its postseason run.
Aug 1, 2026
Colorado Judge Opens Fifth‑Year Eligibility for 2022 College Football Players
A district court decision extends a fifth season to all 2022 athletes, prompting schools to contact former players, while the NCAA prepares to appeal and uncertainty looms over scholarship limits and NFL implications.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Restores Eligibility for 2022 College Football Players, Clearing Path for Potential Returns
A federal judge in Colorado has granted a preliminary injunction that restores eligibility for 2022 college football players, allowing notable former Texas athletes to potentially return for the 2026 season if their professional prospects falter.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Ruling Clears Path for Oregon Guard Takai Simpkins to Return
A recent legal decision grants eligibility to 2022 high school graduates, opening the possibility for Oregon basketball guard Takai Simpkins to rejoin the team and bolster the Ducks' depth.
Aug 1, 2026
Wisconsin Badgers Eye Braeden Carrington as Eligibility Ruling Opens Door
The Badgers have kept a roster spot open for the 2026‑27 season while a Colorado judge’s injunction may allow former guard Braeden Carrington to extend his eligibility. Coach Greg Gard says the team is evaluating the ruling and Carrington’s fit.
Aug 1, 2026
Colorado Judge Extends Eligibility for 2022 Athletes, Potentially Reviving Careers of Keita and Lapuaho
A preliminary injunction granted by a Colorado court gives athletes from the 2022 class an extra year of eligibility, opening the door for former BYU basketball center Keba Keita and football lineman Weylin Lapuaho to consider a fifth year of college competition.
Aug 1, 2026
NCAA Eligibility Ruling Clears Path for Dallin Hall’s Return to Virginia Basketball
A recent court decision grants NCAA athletes who completed four seasons from 2022‑23 eligibility for the 2026‑27 season, potentially allowing former Virginia guard Dallin Hall to rejoin the program, though roster caps and financial constraints remain significant hurdles.
Aug 1, 2026
Mark Mitchell’s Potential Return to Missouri Tigers Faces Roster and Financial Hurdles
Mark Mitchell, a leading scorer for Missouri, has entered the transfer portal after a court decision opened a fifth year of eligibility. The Tigers confront scholarship caps and a heavy financial commitment if they hope to re‑sign him.
Aug 1, 2026
Marshall University Honors 1970 Crash Victims With Annual Memorial Run
Every fall, the Marshall Thundering Herd laces up for a mile‑long run to Spring Hill Cemetery, remembering the 75 lives lost in a 1970 plane crash and celebrating the program’s deep roots in Huntington.
Aug 1, 2026
Court Grants Sam Alexis Fifth Year, Clearing Path for Indiana Return
A Tennessee judge's injunction restores a fifth year of eligibility for Sam Alexis, opening the door for the Indiana big man to potentially return in 2026-27 after a standout performance with Team USA in Peru.
Aug 1, 2026
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
Maryland Star Oluchi Okananwa Leads Historic Unionization Drive for College Athletes
Oluchi Okananwa, interim president of the United College Athletes Association, has spearheaded a groundbreaking petition to unionize college athletes, drawing support from peers across multiple sports and conferences.
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
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
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
Court Opens Door for Fifth‑Year Athletes as NCAA Faces Legal Challenge
A federal judge has ruled that Division I athletes who exhausted their fourth season in 2022‑23 may return for a fifth year, opening a brief August portal window and forcing coaches to rethink completed rosters.
Aug 1, 2026
Hunter Dickinson’s Place in Michigan Basketball History
Ranked No. 5 in the program’s all‑time top 25, Dickinson’s early achievements have already left an indelible mark on Michigan basketball.
Aug 1, 2026
NCAA Grants Fifth Year of Eligibility, Rodny Gayle Jr. Eyes Return to Michigan
A recent U.S. District Court decision extends eligibility for 2022 class athletes, giving Rodny Gayle Jr. the chance to return to Michigan and fill a critical backcourt need.
Aug 1, 2026
Baylor Basketball Faces Tough Nonconference Slate
Baylor’s 15‑game nonconference slate pits the Bears against a gauntlet of Power Five opponents, with only one true road test before conference play.
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