All articles tagged with #college sports
Originally Published 6 days ago — by USA Lacrosse
Maryland men's lacrosse team is ranked No. 1 in the USA Lacrosse Division I Preseason Top 20, led by strong defense and key transfers, aiming for another NCAA championship appearance under coach John Tillman. Syracuse, Princeton, Georgetown, and North Carolina follow in the top five, with Cornell dropping to No. 6 after losing key players.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Iowa State Athletics
Iowa State University has announced its new special teams coaching staff for the upcoming football season, with Rob Grande returning as coordinator and Ron Pavlik and Jacob Studdard joining as assistants, bringing experience from various college programs.
Originally Published 6 days ago — by Ohio State | Official Athletics Website
Chris Park has been appointed as the new Executive Associate Athletics Director for External Affairs and Chief Communications Officer at Ohio State University, bringing extensive experience from Baylor, Texas A&M, and Washington State to enhance the university's athletic communications, branding, and strategic storytelling efforts.
Originally Published 8 days ago — by Iowa Hawkeyes Athletics
The University of Iowa men's wrestling team has four athletes advancing to the semifinals of the Soldier Salute tournament, competing in various weight classes with matches scheduled for Saturday morning, aiming for finals.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by Sports Illustrated
The article humorously critiques the most foolish and controversial decisions in college sports in 2025, including mismanagement, legal issues, and questionable rule changes, highlighting a year of significant missteps and chaos in the industry.
Originally Published 13 days ago — by University of Colorado Athletics
Fernando Lovo has been appointed as the new Director of Athletics at the University of Colorado Boulder, succeeding Rick George, with a background of successful athletic and administrative leadership at the University of New Mexico and other institutions, and will start his role on January 1, 2026.
Originally Published 16 days ago — by ESPN
A lawyer for college football players, including Diego Pavia, is challenging NCAA eligibility rules by citing a case where an NBA draft pick was allowed to return to college basketball, arguing the rules are inconsistent and unfair. Pavia, who plans to enter the NFL draft, continues his lawsuit against the NCAA, which also involves other players and questions the counting of junior college seasons against eligibility. The case highlights ongoing disputes over NCAA eligibility policies and their fairness.
Originally Published 18 days ago — by On3
Dylan Stewart is officially returning to South Carolina, likely to rejoin their football team, marking a significant move in college sports transfer news.
Originally Published 21 days ago — by The New York Times
Former Michigan football coach Matt Weiss was caught on security footage near the time of hacking attempts in December 2022, where he allegedly accessed athletes' personal accounts to steal explicit content. He faces multiple charges including unauthorized computer access and identity theft, with potential for a lengthy prison sentence if convicted.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by huskers.com
The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team defeated No. 16 North Carolina 27-9 at the Devaney Center, with key victories including major decisions and a pin by AJ Ferrari, improving their season record to 6-2. The Huskers are set to face No. 5 Oklahoma State next.
Originally Published 23 days ago — by huskers.com
The No. 6 Nebraska wrestling team defeated No. 16 North Carolina 27-9 at the Devaney Center, with key victories including major decisions and a pin by AJ Ferrari, improving their season record to 6-2 and setting up a future match against Oklahoma State.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by Virginia Tech Athletics
Virginia Tech Athletics received a record-breaking $20 million anonymous donation to support its 'Invest to Win' strategy, aiming to enhance its NCAA Division I programs through a $229 million budget plan that focuses on scholarships, coaching, facilities, and broad support across all sports, with the goal of building championship-caliber teams and elevating the university's athletic profile.
Originally Published 1 month ago — by Politico
The House is set to vote on the SCORE Act, a bill to reform college athletics oversight, despite GOP divisions and some members opposing it; the legislation aims to provide antitrust exemptions and other protections for college sports, with President Trump endorsing it. Meanwhile, other legislative issues like U.S.-China investment restrictions and healthcare subsidies are also progressing with bipartisan negotiations, amidst internal GOP conflicts and upcoming elections.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ESPN
The NCAA has placed Michigan State football on a three-year probation for violations involving ineligible players during Mel Tucker's tenure, resulting in the vacating of 14 wins over three seasons, financial penalties, and restrictions on recruiting activities. Tucker and two staff members received show-cause penalties, with Tucker also fired for cause in 2023.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Denver Post
The University of Denver will join the West Coast Conference in 2026, moving from the Summit League, to enhance its athletic programs across nine sports, while maintaining some sports in other conferences; this move marks a step up in competition despite challenges in men's basketball.