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To mark the 100th anniversary of Memorial Stadium, the University of Missouri will celebrate the 1960 Tigers, whose undefeated season and national championship were recently affirmed by a U.S. Senate resolution and a series of commemorative events.
John Calipari says the NCAA’s eligibility rules have created chaos and urges swift reform, warning that the sport cannot wait for piecemeal fixes.
A sports writer decries the rebranding of the nickelback position, explains the etymology of the term, and reflects on the legislative use of cloture in the Protect College Sports Act.
The Protect College Sports Act would set a $48.8 million revenue‑share cap, grant the NCAA antitrust immunity and allow schools to sell media rights as a single entity, with bipartisan Senate support and potential presidential endorsement on the horizon.
In a playful video, Barack Obama joins Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek for a game of I‑OWA, using the matchup to rally support ahead of a pivotal midterm contest.
In a video that blends sport and politics, Barack Obama played basketball with Iowa state representative and Paralympian Josh Turek, signaling his backing of the Democratic candidate ahead of the midterms.
Former coach Derek Dooley, running against Rep. Mike Collins in Georgia's June 16 runoff, proposes a sweeping pledge to limit terms, ban stock and crypto trading, and tie congressional pay to budget passage.
Former football coach Derek Dooley is running for the United States Senate seat in Georgia's runoff election, challenging Rep. Mike Collins. Dooley, a former lawyer, outlines his 'Georgia First Contract' with five commitments, including loyalty to Georgia, term limits, banning stock and cryptocurrency trading by Congress members, declining pay during government shutdowns, and staying accountable to voters. He criticizes the current political environment and emphasizes the importance of term limits and holding Congress accountable for failing to pass budgets.
Utah defensive end Lance Holtzclaw’s testimony before the U.S. Senate spotlights student‑athlete welfare as analyst Josh Furlong reviews the bill’s prospects and the looming Colorado showdown.
During a Senate hearing on college sports regulation, Senator Deb Fischer humorously questioned Nick Saban about his losses to Nebraska's Cornhuskers, prompting a light‑hearted yet insightful discussion about coaching legacies and upcoming legislative reforms.
In a Senate hearing, Nick Saban detailed how Alabama’s football collective expenditures have ballooned over five years, warning that escalating costs threaten scholarships and Olympic‑type sports.
A journalist reflects on a week with the San Diego Padres, the influence of Dusty Baker, and the broader social issues shaping Santa Cruz County.