Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark Outlines Ambitious Agenda at Media Days
At a gathering in Frisco, Texas, commissioner Brett Yormark addressed controversies, announced new partnerships, and hinted at a broader future for the Big 12.
Jul 7, 2026
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How Notre Dame and the ACC Forged a Strategic Partnership That Transcends Football
An exploration of the mutually beneficial relationship between Notre Dame and the ACC, examining its history, impact, and the tensions that have shaped it.
Jul 6, 2026
Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh Takes the Helm of BIG EAST Women’s Basketball Officiating
With more than eighteen years of Division I experience, Pualani Spurlock‑Welsh is now the BIG EAST Conference’s Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, charged with overseeing a newly formalized officiating alliance that spans three major leagues.
Jun 26, 2026
Kenny Klein, Louisville Sports Information Director, Dies at 66
Longtime Louisville Athletics sports information director Kenny Klein passed away on June 25 at 66, leaving behind a legacy of professionalism, kindness and a record of 1,309 consecutive games covered.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Leads New Women’s Basketball Officials Alliance
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh has been appointed supervisor of women’s basketball officials for the American, Atlantic Coast and Big East conferences, a role that places her at the helm of a newly formalized officiating alliance.
Jun 26, 2026
Pualani Spurlock-Welsh Appointed Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials for the ACC and Beyond
The Atlantic Coast Conference announced the hiring of Pualani Spurlock-Welsh as its new Supervisor of Women’s Basketball Officials, a role that will also oversee the American and Big East conferences. With more than a decade and a half of high‑profile officiating experience, she will guide a newly formalized alliance set to launch this summer.
Jun 25, 2026
MLB’s Radical Overhaul of the Draft: What It Means for Players and College Baseball
Major League Baseball has unveiled a sweeping plan to eliminate high school draftee eligibility, slash draft rounds, and institute hard bonus slots, aiming to boost college baseball while raising concerns about the future of aspiring players.
Jun 18, 2026
MEAC Pioneers Women’s Flag Football as Varsity Sport
The Mid‑Eastern Athletic Conference will sponsor women's flag football as a varsity sport in 2026‑27, host its first conference championship in 2027 and become the first Division I league to do so, a milestone that aligns with the sport's Olympic debut in 2028.
Jun 17, 2026
Saban’s Warning Echoes as Texas Judge Clears Gambling-Infected Quarterback
When Nick Saban warned Congress that college football was losing its regulatory grip, few imagined a real-time test of his prophecy. A Texas judge’s recent ruling that allows Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby — suspended by the NCAA for gambling on his own team — to resume play has turned the warning into a headline.
Jun 13, 2026
NCAA, Power Conferences Sued Over NIL Earnings Suppression
A class‑action lawsuit filed by USC linebacker Talanoa Ili and former Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer alleges that the NCAA, major conferences and the College Sports Commission conspired to limit name, image and likeness earnings, asking a court to suspend the NIL Go vetting system.
Jun 9, 2026
College Football Eyes 24‑Team Playoff Amid Health Concerns
ESPN analyst Paul Finebaum lambasts ACC commissioner Jim Phillips for championing a 24‑team postseason, arguing that financial incentives are eclipsing athlete safety.
May 30, 2026
CFP Expansion Debate Stalls Over Revenue and Rights
The future of the College Football Playoff hangs in the balance as stakeholders debate a proposal to double the tournament, with financial projections, viewership data, and conference politics shaping the discussion.
May 29, 2026
Big 12 to broadcast live replay conversations in select football games
The conference’s presidents have approved a plan that will let fans listen in on replay reviews during chosen games this fall, a move championed by commissioner Brett Yormark and chief competition officer Scott Draper.
May 29, 2026
Boston College Announces 2026‑27 ACC Basketball Opponents
The Atlantic Coast Conference has trimmed its schedule and revealed that Boston College will face a mix of traditional rivals and new partners, with Notre Dame as its primary opponent and Virginia Tech as the variable partner for the upcoming season.
May 28, 2026
College Football Playoff Debate: 24‑Team Format Gains Momentum
A growing coalition of conferences backs a 24‑team College Football Playoff, sparking a contentious discussion about revenue, scheduling and the future of conference championship games.
May 28, 2026
ACC Announces 2026 Football Schedule with Record Friday Games
The Atlantic Coast Conference unveiled its opening weeks of play, highlighting a historic number of Friday night matchups and a slate of network partners ranging from ABC to The CW.
May 27, 2026
The Future of the College Football Playoff
A battle over expanding the playoff from 12 to 24 teams pits the SEC against the Big Ten and other conferences, raising questions about tradition, economics, and the sport’s evolving landscape.
May 25, 2026
Ole Miss Under NCAA and CSC Scrutiny Over Transfer NIL Arrangements
Investigations by the NCAA and the College Sports Commission have turned the spotlight on Ole Miss, where alleged improper compensation deals for incoming players have sparked criticism and raised questions about the future of NIL enforcement.
May 23, 2026
Mario Cristobal warns against expanding College Football Playoff to 24 teams
Head coach Mario Cristobal of the Miami Hurricanes argues that a 24‑team College Football Playoff would strain budgets, threaten regular‑season relevance and could erase several conference championship games.
May 21, 2026
Big Ten’s Petitti pushes for 24‑team College Football Playoff
Tony Petitti, commissioner of the Big Ten, is rallying support for a 24‑team College Football Playoff, arguing that the model would broaden access and generate new revenue streams. A decision must be reached by Dec. 1, 2024, and the SEC's reaction is still undecided.
May 20, 2026
NCAA Moves Toward Championship Status for Women’s Flag Football Ahead of 2028 Olympics
The NCAA’s Access, Opportunity and Impact Committee has recommended that women’s flag football become a championship‑level sport, a step that could lead to the first official NCAA Tournament as early as spring 2028, just before the sport’s Olympic debut in Los Angeles.
May 19, 2026
The Playoff Debate: ESPN, AFCA, and the SEC’s Competing Visions
Joel Klatt defends ESPN's stance against a 24‑team College Football Playoff, citing the network's billion‑dollar investment and the need to protect its broadcasting rights.
May 19, 2026
SEC ponders playoff expansion as other conferences push for 24‑team format
The SEC is the last major conference to decide on the future shape of the College Football Playoff, with financial considerations — including the $100 million championship game — driving the debate.
May 18, 2026
The Financial Strain Threatening College Olympic Sports
A wave of program cuts, congressional proposals and revenue‑sharing reforms is reshaping the future of collegiate Olympic sports across the United States.
May 17, 2026