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After a federal court granted him a fifth year of eligibility, Ven-Allen Lubin is set to anchor the Wolfpack’s frontcourt alongside a mix of newcomers and seasoned teammates.
With a single scholarship spot remaining, the Tar Heels are turning to two newly eligible centers after a federal judge cleared the path for fifth‑year eligibility, a move that could reshape the team’s interior for the upcoming season.
A federal court’s temporary injunction grants an additional year of eligibility to Division I athletes, opening the door for Wisconsin guard Braeden Carrington to potentially return, while NCAA President Charlie Baker urges legislative action to prevent “failed professionals” from crowding out younger scholarship recipients.
A federal judge in Colorado has cleared the way for all Division I athletes who began play in 2022‑23 to claim a fifth season, while the NCAA prepares to appeal and athletes scramble to enter the transfer portal.
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.
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.
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.
A Davidson County judge and a U.S. District judge have issued injunctions that let dozens of student‑athletes retain a fifth season of basketball eligibility, while the NCAA warns of chaos and pushes for the Protect College Sports Act
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado federal judge have granted 30 men’s basketball players a fifth year of eligibility and opened the transfer portal for a limited window, while NCAA President Charlie Baker decries the moves as chaotic and pushes for new federal legislation.
A Nashville chancellor and a Colorado judge have issued temporary injunctions that let 30 basketball players retain a fifth season of eligibility, blocking the NCAA from halting their transfers ahead of the portal's opening.
In April 2023, Lilah Maravi launched a monthly baseball pickup series for trans women in Brooklyn, fostering community, joy, and bodily reconnection through the sport.
The Massachusetts Gaming Commission fined MGM Springfield $25,000 after the casino listed betting odds for a 2025 Northeastern baseball game, a violation of state rules designed to protect student‑athletes.
NCAA President Charlie Baker has called for regional scheduling of non‑football sports to ease travel burdens, but ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips warns that the sheer geographic spread of modern conferences makes the plan hard to implement. The issue is reshaping how schools balance competition, tradition and logistics.
NCAA President Charlie Baker proposes regional scheduling for non‑football sports, but ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips warns that geography makes it hard to implement. Power 4 expansion has amplified travel burdens, prompting calls to separate football calendars from other sports and to revive lost rivalries.
The NCAA's new eligibility framework grants Division I players a five-year window to complete five seasons, replacing the old four-year limit and targeting redshirt loopholes, especially in basketball
Analyst Bruce Feldman examines Kalen DeBoer’s rapid ascent, Alabama’s rising talent, and the Big 12’s new $20 million partnership with Monster Energy, highlighting how coaching narratives and commercial deals are redefining college football.
The suit argues that the NCAA's recently approved age‑based eligibility model unfairly restricts athletes' ability to compete, particularly those who completed their fourth season before spring 2026.
At a recent forum, NCAA President Charlie Baker suggested a regional scheduling model for non‑football sports, citing the stark difference in game numbers and travel demands compared to football.
Charlie Baker suggests a regional approach for non‑football sports to address travel and scheduling challenges, while noting the role of TV contracts and fan sentiment.
The NCAA's upcoming 'five‑for‑five' rule will allow hockey players to pursue junior competition after turning 18 without sacrificing a year of eligibility, a change that takes effect in the 2027‑28 academic year.
The NCAA's latest eligibility change lets student‑athletes spread five seasons over a five‑year window, a shift that originated in hockey and now faces a court battle.
The NCAA has adopted a five‑year eligibility framework that lets college athletes compete in five seasons, but the policy faces a lawsuit from a group of 2022 basketball players who claim unfair treatment.
The NCAA has approved a five-year eligibility model tied to age or enrollment, potentially granting Jaylen Raynor an extra season in 2027 and offering Iowa State strategic advantages.
The NCAA's Division I Cabinet has adopted a five-year, age-based eligibility framework that replaces redshirt and waiver systems, giving athletes up to five seasons of competition.