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Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari backs a new bill to overhaul NCAA eligibility, criticizing the five‑for‑five rule and urging urgent reforms before a September vote.
Arkansas basketball coach John Calipari has thrown his weight behind a bipartisan Senate proposal that aims to overhaul the NCAA’s eligibility framework, calling the current system a patchwork of waivers that breeds instability for programs across the country. He argues the legislation will bring clarity and fairness to college sports.
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 look at the judges, coaches, executives and politicians whose decisions will define college football in the coming season.
The 2026 college football offseason has been marked by controversial hires, high‑stakes draft speculation, and a growing debate over player safety and betting’s impact on student‑athletes.
The league’s leadership acknowledges that discussions about transgender participation will remain central, while a task force of team leaders prepares to address the issue at an upcoming meeting.
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.
Over 100 women’s college basketball players have signed union authorization cards, with Oregon State’s filing marking the first formal effort by female athletes to unionize, spurring a broader movement backed by labor advocates and political figures
Stanford’s football team has launched the first current‑player chapter of the College Football Players Association, hoping to build a nationwide union that can eventually bargain at the conference level.
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is seeking to sell its men's basketball team, hoping to attract wealthy investors in a market that is expanding with major sporting events.
Stanford’s football team has launched the inaugural player‑led chapter of the College Football Players Association, a move that could reshape how college athletes organize and negotiate.
Stanford’s football team has formed the inaugural player‑led chapter of the College Football Players Association, a step that could reshape how college athletes organize and negotiate.
Stanford football players have created a chapter of the College Football Players Association, signaling a push for athlete representation amid legislative debates over the Protect College Sports Act.
Senator Ted Cruz introduces legislation to overhaul college football governance, while former President Donald Trump backs the measure and conferences clash over its implications.
A new legislative push to preserve college football's structure has pitted the SEC and Big Ten against lawmakers, raising the specter of a split league and reshaping athlete compensation rules.
A coalition of the nation’s most powerful conferences is challenging a federal proposal designed to curb spending and portal chaos, raising fears that non‑revenue sports and scholarships could be the first casualties.
The annual ACC Kickoff in Charlotte, North Carolina, serves as the official launch of the college football season, bringing together coaches, players and media to outline the storylines that will shape the coming months.
Commissioner Brett Yormark defended a proposed 24‑team playoff and voiced support for legislation to protect women’s sports, while navigating fallout from a disputed quarterback eligibility case.
Folarin Balogun’s red‑card controversy, overturned by FIFA after a call from Donald Trump, ignited a debate that extended far beyond the pitch.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces mounting scrutiny as political ties with former U.S. president Donald Trump intersect with a contentious referee decision, raising questions about the integrity of international football.
A phone call between the U.S. president and FIFA’s chief over a red‑card decision ignites a global debate on political meddling in sport.
The conference’s annual media gathering in Texas brings together coaches, administrators and legislators to chart the future of college football’s postseason and address mounting revenue disparities.
A heatwave pushing temperatures above 100 °F, political debates over air‑conditioning thermostats, and a lineup of events — from Macy’s fireworks to a Knicks championship parade — are shaping a busy Independence Day weekend in New York City.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark will open the 2026 media days in Frisco, Texas, addressing playoff expansion, revenue disparities, and legislative efforts that could shape the conference's future.