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fromEntrepreneur
13 hours ago

This College Student Launched His Business When He Was 16. Now It's Making Mid-Five Figures Every Month and Growing: 'You Can Not Quit'

Youth 4 Youth was built by players who are currently living the journey. We're taking the doors we've walked through and holding them open for the next generation.
Startup companies
#wnba
Washington Wizards
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

UCLA stars Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice selected in WNBA draft

UCLA had three consecutive WNBA first-round picks: Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and Kiki Rice, marking a significant achievement for the program.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

WNBA's deal a structural shift for women's sport

The WNBA's new CBA marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
Washington Wizards
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

UCLA stars Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez and Kiki Rice selected in WNBA draft

UCLA had three consecutive WNBA first-round picks: Lauren Betts, Gabriela Jaquez, and Kiki Rice, marking a significant achievement for the program.
Women
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

WNBA's deal a structural shift for women's sport

The WNBA's new CBA marks a significant advancement in player empowerment and revenue sharing in women's sports.
#ucla
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
5 hours ago

UCLA sets record with five first-round picks in WNBA draft

UCLA made history with five first-round picks in the WNBA draft, celebrating their NCAA championship success.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

UCLA women's basketball adds Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas to strengthen their roster after losing six seniors, aiming for a competitive next season.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Here is who decimated national champion UCLA could target in the transfer portal

UCLA women's basketball is actively seeking to fill roster gaps through the transfer portal after winning the national title.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
5 hours ago

UCLA sets record with five first-round picks in WNBA draft

UCLA made history with five first-round picks in the WNBA draft, celebrating their NCAA championship success.
Los Angeles Rams
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Letters to Sports: Celebrating UCLA's inspiring national title win

UCLA women's basketball team won their first NCAA championship, led by Kiki Rice and Gabriela Jaquez, marking a historic achievement for the program.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

UCLA women's basketball lands first transfer since winning NCAA championship

UCLA women's basketball adds Arkansas guard Bonnie Deas to strengthen their roster after losing six seniors, aiming for a competitive next season.
Women
fromLos Angeles Times
6 days ago

Here is who decimated national champion UCLA could target in the transfer portal

UCLA women's basketball is actively seeking to fill roster gaps through the transfer portal after winning the national title.
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Deion Sanders back on the field at Colorado's spring game

Deion Sanders is actively involved in coaching the Colorado Buffaloes, focusing on improving the team's performance after a challenging season.
#nfl
Media industry
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

What the DOJ's NFL investigation could mean for networks, fans

The federal government is investigating the NFL's broadcast rights sales amid concerns over rising costs for consumers.
Media industry
fromPoynter
3 days ago

Report: Justice Department investigating America's favorite sport - Poynter

The NFL dominates television viewership, with 46 of the top 50 telecasts in 2025 being NFL games.
Media industry
fromBleacher Nation
4 days ago

The DOJ Is Investigating the NFL Over Its Media Rights Deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices in media rights deals affecting consumer costs.
Media industry
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Sources: DOJ opens antitrust investigation of NFL over TV deals

The Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to its television contracts and subscription requirements.
Media industry
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Dept. of Justice sets sights on NFL's media rights deals

The DOJ is investigating the NFL's media deals amid concerns over consumer affordability and fair treatment of traditional broadcast partners.
Media industry
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US Justice Department opens probe into NFL over anticompetitive practices

The US Justice Department is investigating the NFL for potential anticompetitive practices related to broadcast sales to streaming services.
Education
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Masconomet school officials did not adequately respond to harassment claims, student athlete says

Charlotte Rollins faced bullying and harassment as the only girl on the varsity golf team, alleging inadequate administrative response to serious incidents.
fromThe Washington Post
6 days ago

Student-athletes more likely to attend school than peers, new research finds

"Kids show up to school when they feel connected to adults, peers and are engaged in something meaningful," said Hedy Chang, chief executive of Attendance Works.
US news
#nba
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
5 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
5 days ago

The 65-Game Rule Exacerbates The Fake Problem It Was Intended To Solve | Defector

The 65-game rule complicates NBA award eligibility, impacting star players who may miss out due to injuries or insufficient game time.
fromVulture
5 days ago

The Pitt Paid Off Patrick Ball's $80,000 Student Loans

I paid off my student loans like three months into The Pitt, and that was a really profound moment 'cause I thought I was gonna die with it. It's a huge burden to carry, and a lot of people carry it.
Mental health
fromLos Angeles Times
5 days ago

Prep talk: Jordan Ayala of Norco is latest baseball player to reclassify his grade

Jordan Ayala, 16, said he's moving his graduation date up to preserve his arm and take a look at becoming a professional after high school.
New York Yankees
LA Clippers
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

College softball rankings: 2026 NCAA Week 9 Top 25 poll

Texas Tech leads the rankings, while Texas struggles with recent losses ahead of a crucial series against Oklahoma.
#higher-education
fromThe Washington Post
4 days ago
US news

Colleges cut spending, raise funds as new loan limits for parents loom

New borrowing limits for Parent Plus loans pressure colleges to increase financial aid, but many may struggle to meet the demand.
#wnba-draft
Washington Wizards
fromABC7 New York
9 hours ago

A $500,000 payday awaits the No. 1 WNBA pick as the Dallas Wings go on the clock again

The No. 1 WNBA pick will earn $500,000, significantly increasing salaries under the new collective bargaining agreement.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

UCLA and its six seniors are eyeing a WNBA draft takeover

Gabriela Jaquez and five UCLA seniors are poised to make WNBA history as potential first-round draft picks in 2026.
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
14 hours ago

Who are the female coaches to have taken charge of men's football teams?

Union Berlin has made history after appointing Marie-Louise Eta as their new head coach, becoming the first club in Europe's top five leagues to have a female head coach. Eta takes the job on an interim basis until the end of the season, having previously served as the club's assistant and U19 manager.
Women
#title-ix
Medicine
fromwww.espn.com
1 week ago

Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact - ESPN

Former NC State sports medicine director's conduct was deemed unwelcome, pervasive, and severe, raising concerns for years before a Title IX investigation was initiated.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
Medicine
fromwww.espn.com
1 week ago

Documents: NC State trainer initiated 'unwelcome,' 'sexual' contact - ESPN

Former NC State sports medicine director's conduct was deemed unwelcome, pervasive, and severe, raising concerns for years before a Title IX investigation was initiated.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

University sues federal gov't for threatening federal funding over trans volleyball player - LGBTQ Nation

San Jose State University and the California State University system are suing the federal government over its Title IX determination that the university violated the law by allowing a transgender volleyball player to compete on the women's team.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

2026 college football transfer portal: Bill Connelly's favorite classes

The transfer portal offers diverse strategies for building competitive college football rosters, blending art and science in roster construction.
fromESPN.com
2 days ago

Sources: Kelsey Plum signing one-year deal to return to Sparks

Kelsey Plum, a four-time All-Star, averaged 19.5 points and 5.7 assists last season with the Sparks, her first campaign with the organization after previously spending her entire career with the San Antonio Stars/Las Vegas Aces franchise.
Washington Wizards
Los Angeles Rams
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Former NC State men detail alleged sexual abuses under trainer's care

Former NC State athletes allege sexual abuse and harassment by trainer Robert Murphy, claiming misconduct occurred under the guise of medical treatment.
#ncaa
fromESPN.com
1 week ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA proposes barring players who opt into, remain in draft

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fromReadWrite
1 month ago

NCAA challenges Kalshi over March Madness trademark

NCAA demands Kalshi remove NCAA trademarks and alleges Kalshi's use of March Madness branding falsely implies official endorsement, urging regulators to pause sports prediction markets.
National Basketball Association
fromDefector
2 months ago

NCAA Learns The Legal Consequences Of Making Shit Up As You Go Along | Defector

The NCAA's inconsistent eligibility rules led a judge to grant temporary reinstatement to former Alabama center Charles Bediako after a successful legal challenge.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

NCAA to discuss five-year eligibility proposal, reports say

NCAA is considering eligibility rule changes that would incorporate age, allowing five years of eligibility starting at age 19 or high school graduation.
fromDefector
2 months ago
National Basketball Association

NCAA Learns The Legal Consequences Of Making Shit Up As You Go Along | Defector

fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Brittney Griner finalizing seven-figure deal to join Sun, sources say

Brittney Griner, a two-time WNBA scoring champion, is finalizing a seven-figure deal to join the Connecticut Sun, as the franchise prepares to relocate to Houston in 2027.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
5 days ago

Big Ten earns $69.4M in revenue from NCAA basketball tournaments

The Big Ten Conference amassed nearly $70 million from NCAA distributions that will be paid for team appearances and performances in the 2026 men's and women's basketball tournaments.
Women
#transfer-portal
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fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The women's college basketball transfer portal opened with over 1,000 players entering, significantly impacting team rosters and coaching strategies.
Women
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Women's NCAA basketball transfer rankings for 2026-27 season

The women's college basketball transfer portal opened with over 1,000 players entering, significantly impacting team rosters and coaching strategies.
Boston Bruins
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Inside the impact of NIL and revenue sharing on college hockey

Penn State's hockey program has rapidly evolved, hosting 75,000 fans for a game, showcasing significant investment and talent acquisition.
fromESPN.com
3 days ago

Sources: Hamby finalizing multiyear deal to remain with Sparks

Dearica Hamby has recorded career highs in points per game (18.4) and field goal percentage (57.2%) while averaging 7.9 rebounds, 3.3 assists, and 1.6 steals last season.
Washington Wizards
#nil-deals
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Marketing
fromDigiday
3 weeks ago

The real winners of March Madness? Brands that move fast on NIL deals

Consumer brands are heavily investing in NIL deals with college basketball players during March Madness, with food and beverage brands leading deal volume.
Women
fromNewsday
1 week ago

Another sloppy women's Final Four feels like a missed opportunity for the sport

The women's Final Four featured disappointing games, with blowouts and poor shooting overshadowing the excitement of marquee programs and veteran stars.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Girls' recruiting: Comparing top 2026 recruits to previous classes

The 2026 high school recruiting class is less impactful than the previous two classes, despite having top prospects like Saniyah Hall.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Aces bring back Chelsea Gray on $3 million, 3-year deal

Chelsea Gray signed a three-year, $3-million deal to return to the Las Vegas Aces after a successful season and offseason.
Women
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

2026 college softball: Answering five big questions

Texas and Oklahoma are the top teams in college softball, with a major series upcoming this weekend.
Washington Wizards
fromESPN.com
4 days ago

Source: Kelsey Mitchell to sign $1.4M supermax deal with Fever

Kelsey Mitchell is finalizing a one-year, $1.4M supermax deal to return to the Indiana Fever after a standout 2025 season.
#college-sports
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 week ago

Executive order aims to limit NCAA athletes to 5 years, 1 transfer

Trump signed an executive order limiting college athletes' playing seasons and transfer options, risking federal funding for non-compliance.
Higher education
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Tommy Tuberville Introduces Bill to Curb Chaos in College Sports: I'm Sick of That!'

Sen. Tommy Tuberville introduced a bill to limit college athlete transfers amid concerns over the sustainability of college sports in the NIL era.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
3 weeks ago

Arbitration case could bring change to NCAA's 'messy middle'

Top college football programs are exceeding spending caps, challenging the stability of the House settlement designed to ensure competitive balance.
US politics
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Wetzel: Are NIL tax breaks the next college recruiting edge?

Mississippi proposed tax-free status for college athletes' NIL and revenue-sharing earnings while maintaining 4% income tax on all other workers, sparking criticism over unequal treatment.
fromDefector
1 month ago

Imagining The End Of College Sports, With Spencer Hall | Defector

A dire white paper published by three administrators at the University of Louisville about how manifestly untenable and economically punitive the current state of college sports is, even for elite programs. The report is indeed very dire, and accurate insofar as it assesses that, whatever the future of college sports is, it's probably won't involve the NCAA and is also unlikely to get easier for non-elite institutions in an increasingly consolidating national business.
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Women
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Crossing the line: Emotional abuse in college sports

Marta Galic faced emotional abuse and humiliation during basketball practice, impacting her love for the sport and highlighting issues in athlete treatment.
fromESPN.com
2 weeks ago

Dawn Staley says leading topic in recruitment is financial

"How much is it going to cost us? That's the conversation. You've got to lead with that. Because you don't really want to waste your time."
Higher education
Parenting
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I'm About to Be a Professional Athlete-With the Paycheck to Go With It. My Dad Claims I "Owe" Him.

Adult athletes do not owe parents repayment for normal child-rearing; establish firm financial boundaries and legal protections before receiving professional earnings.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

How Much Do Current U.S. Olympic Athletes Actually Get Paid? - SnowBrains

Olympic athletes are unpaid for competing; medalists receive country-determined cash awards, sponsorships provide most income, and some private pledges offer delayed or conditional payments.
Women
fromThe Atlantic
3 weeks ago

Girls' Sports Are Getting More Physical

Girls increasingly participate in contact sports like ice hockey, rugby, and football, reversing historical restrictions on physical aggression in women's athletics.
US politics
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Wetzel: Standing on the brink of anything goes NCAA eligibility

Local courts increasingly grant injunctions allowing players to compete, eroding NCAA control over eligibility and threatening consistent, enforceable rules across college sports.
National Basketball Association
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

NCAA to require availability reports from tournament teams

NCAA mandates player availability reports for men's and women's basketball tournaments with financial penalties for non-compliance, marking the first championship-wide implementation of this policy.
fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs
3 weeks ago

The Men's March Madness Champion-Based on Academics

Since 2006, Inside Higher Ed has used the NCAA's data on teams' academic performance to select its March Madness winners. First, we compare teams' academic progress rate, the metric the NCAA uses to measure athlete retention and academic eligibility. This year, we used data from 2023-24, the most recent available.
Higher education
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Syracuse AD Wildhack: college football needs wholesale changes

College football must undergo holistic reforms—calendar restructuring, athlete collective bargaining, and media-rights consolidation—to address transfer portal, eligibility, coaching departures, and revenue disparities.
US news
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Duke sues Darian Mensah, tries to stop transfer portal entry

Duke sued quarterback Darian Mensah seeking to block his transfer while arbitration over his NIL contract proceeds; a judge denied the immediate injunction.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Big Ten asks NCAA to pause tampering inquiries, revamp rules

The Big Ten requests NCAA halt tampering investigations, arguing current rules designed before athlete compensation cannot be equitably enforced in modern college sports.
Higher education
fromESPN.com
1 month ago

Trump plans executive order to address college sports issues

President Trump pledged to issue an executive order within one week addressing college sports problems, particularly NIL regulations and economic issues, following a White House roundtable with athletic leaders.
fromESPN.com
2 months ago

Former Alabama, G League player sues NCAA over eligibility

Despite being selected 31st overall in the NBA Draft, Nnaji was recently reinstated and will have four seasons of NCAA eligibility. This, despite Nnaji playing professionally for at least three seasons in Europe, including two for powerhouse FC Barcelona. The NCAA's rules also create an entirely arbitrary distinction between student athletes who go directly from high school to professional competition and those who initially enroll in college, later leave for the draft, and then seek to return.
National Basketball Association
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fromESPN.com
1 month ago

'Street agents' exploiting athletes in NIL deals, coaches warn

Unregulated "street agents" have proliferated in the NIL era, exploiting especially high school athletes by negotiating deals and charging fees without certification.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

40 years on, did Proposition 48 protect US college sports or punish Black athletes?

He had accepted his fate a few months earlier when standardized test results led to the decision that he would not be eligible to participate in collegiate sports his freshman year. But nothing prepared him for this. People were looking at me, Rice says. They knew I was a football player and they knew why I wasn't playing. I'm sure they were thinking,
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