
Illinois Basketball Eyes Big Ten Crown After Final Four Surge
After a surprising Final Four run, Illinois prepares for the upcoming season with a revamped roster and high expectations.
Latest Slidescroller coverage mentioning NCAA across Basketball, Football, Baseball.

After a surprising Final Four run, Illinois prepares for the upcoming season with a revamped roster and high expectations.

Despite legal disputes, compensation debates, and shifting player rights, college football remains a cultural mainstay in the United States.

Purdue’s men’s basketball team will spend the summer in Vancouver, where they will face a series of college opponents, integrate new players and use the trip to sharpen their game before a grueling March schedule.
A look at how coaches are bending transfer rules to add multi‑talented athletes, with Tennessee eyeing a track‑and‑field recruit to bolster its defensive line.
College football coaches are increasingly turning to dual‑sport athletes to plug roster gaps, and Tennessee may find its next pass‑rusher in the track transfer window.
Despite a governance model many label chaotic and dysfunctional, college football continues to captivate fans across the United States.
From July 24 to Aug 1, the Boilermakers will face Canadian college opponents in a brief but intense tour, a strategic shift from past overseas excursions.

Duke announced its 2026 women's soccer slate, featuring road matches against powerhouse Southern California and UCLA, home games versus FIU and Rhode Island, and a lineup stacked with returning starters and high‑profile transfers.

Alabama’s Crimson Tide open the NCAA tournament in Omaha, facing Oklahoma, with tickets starting at $76 and a second matchup looming against either Texas or Georgia.
During a Capitol Hill hearing, Memphis Tigers head coach Charles Huff warned that without legislative intervention, the future of college sports is at risk, urging support for a bipartisan bill.

University of Georgia’s standout catcher Daniel Jackson has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 Golden Spikes Award, honoring the nation’s top amateur baseball player. His historic season, marked by a rare blend of power and speed, has propelled the Bulldogs to a landmark College World Series run.
Texas Tech’s head coach Joey McGuire discusses the legal injunction that allows Brendan Sorsby to play in 2026, the ongoing appeal by the NCAA, and the uncertain timeline of Sorsby’s recovery from addiction, while also highlighting quarterback Will Hammond’s expected return for the early season.
NBC Sports and Overtime have announced the first ever girls flag football All‑American team, honoring athletes for performance, academics and community impact, as the sport expands toward NCAA championship and Olympic inclusion.

A joint letter from Arkansas coach John Calipari and other prominent basketball coaches calls on U.S. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to advance legislation that would tighten antitrust protections, curb unrestricted player transfers, and prioritize athlete well‑being.
USC’s third‑year coach Eric Musselman has assembled a talent‑laden squad featuring five McDonald’s All‑Americans, key transfers, and players with deep Southern California roots, all aiming to revive the program’s national standing.
A forecasted 5‑7 record for Rutgers raises questions about Coach Greg Schiano’s future, while the team’s slate includes both promising victories and formidable opponents.

An investigation into the hidden financial mechanisms that enable schools to pay for recruits’ unofficial visits, from cash hand‑offs to legal NIL deals, reveals a regulatory gap that continues to shape college athletics.

The 2026 football schedule for Rutgers was released, revealing a home opener against UMass and a demanding Big Ten slate that could determine bowl eligibility and spark debate over Greg Schiano's future.

Dean Blandino never stepped onto the field as an official, yet his behind‑the‑scenes work transformed instant replay across multiple sports.

College Football Playoff executive director Rich Clark has signaled a firm stance against Texas Tech’s attempt to keep quarterback Brendan Sorsby eligible after a court ruling, stating that such games will not count toward playoff contention.

Two Michigan State alumni are set to enter the PWHL Draft, highlighting the limited resources for women's club hockey and the broader push for greater opportunities in the sport.
After a dominant Super Regional run, the Alabama baseball team is set to compete in the College World Series for the first time since 1999, facing Oklahoma in Omaha.

ESPN ranks UNC eighth in its transfer‑portal rankings as the Tar Heels secure key acquisitions and international talent under first‑year head coach Michael Malone.

Coach Eric Musselman's third-season squad blends returning stars, elite transfers and talented newcomers, including cystic-fibrosis-fighter Christian Collins and 7-foot sharpshooters Adonis and Darius Ratliff, in a bid to elevate the Trojans' offense