Oklahoma QB John Mateer releases statement on alleged sports gambling
Oklahoma released a statement regarding QB John Mateer and the alleged sports gambling controversy that came to light.
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Oklahoma QB John Mateer’s Venmo activity has social media in a frenzy
Someone found Sooners quarterback John Mateer’s Venmo account with alleged transactions labeled as “sports betting.”
Read MoreFormer Oregon WR Cameron Colvin under federal investigation for fraud
A five-star wide receiver, Colvin was among the nation’s top-ranked recruits when he committed to Oregon in 2004.
Read MoreBoise St, CSU, Utah St file lawsuit against Mountain West for withheld funds
Boise State, CSU and Utah State filed a 37-page complaint Thursday in Colorado federal court, according to documents obtained by The Athletic.
Read MoreFormer Stanford football coach Troy Taylor files defamation suit against ESPN
Taylor reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit against ESPN and reporter Xuan Thai for making false statements intended to smear reputation.
Read MoreEx-Wildcat Gilbert Arenas charged for running illegal high-stakes poker games
Gilbert Arenas has been indicted on federal charges related to alleged illegal high stakes poker games held at a home he owns in California.
Read MoreGunman inside NFL headquarters building dead by suicide, multiple people shot
Police sources say the shooter committed suicide after fleeing into the building, which contains the headquarters of the NFL.
Read MoreLiberty 3-star RB commit Kimauri Farmer charged with murder
Police have charged three individuals in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred Friday afternoon on Magnolia Street in Carrollton.
Read MoreUCLA Bruins WR Kaedin Robinson files lawsuit against NCAA over denied waiver
UCLA wide receiver Kaedin Robinson has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California against the NCAA.
Read MoreAttorneys for Retzlaff, alleged victim file to dismiss sexual assault lawsuit
Attorneys from both parties of a lawsuit alleging sexual assault and rape against BYU’s Jake Retzlaff filed a motion to dismiss the case.
Read MoreReport: Jake Retzlaff expects suspension for assault suit, plans to leave BYU
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff, an experienced starter, could be on the move shortly before the start of the 2025 football season.
Read MoreJim Harbaugh added to hacking lawsuit against former Michigan assistant
Chargers HC Jim Harbaugh was added as a defendant in a federal lawsuit against Michigan and former assistant football coach Matthew Weiss.
Read MoreBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff responds to lawsuit, denies rape allegations
A lawyer representing BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff denied allegations in a lawsuit that his client raped, strangled and bit a woman in 2023.
Read MoreFormer Ohio St football star charged with vehicular manslaughter after crash
Former Ohio State and NFL offensive lineman Kirk Barton has been charged with aggravated vehicular manslaughter, a second-degree felony.
Read MoreReport: Judge orders Reggie Bush to pay Lloyd Lake $1.4M in defamation case
According to Ryan Kartje of the LA Times, a judge upheld an arbitrator’s decision to award Lake nearly $1.4M in his suit against Bush.
Read MoreFlorida dismisses DL Stephon Shivers following false imprisonment arrest
The Florida Gators have dismissed defensive lineman Stephin Shivers from the program following his arrest, according to On3’s Gators Online.
Read MoreNick Rolovich appeals earlier decision, says WSU fired him for his faith
In Rolovich v. Washington State University, Coach Nick Rolovich, former head coach of the WSU Cougars, requested a religious exemption.
Read MoreFemale athletes file appeal of House settlement on violation of Title IX
Female athletes are planning to appeal the court decision, arguing structure of damage payments violates Title IX’s gender equity statute.
Read MoreReport: House settlement opt-in date for D1 schools pushed to June 30
Deadline for DI schools to decide whether to opt into the House settlement for next year has been moved back to June 30, per Ross Dellenger.
Read MoreNCAA pres Charlie Baker: House settlement helps organization avoid bankruptcy
Charlie Baker told administrators the House settlement approval gives the NCAA a future that “comes with choices, instead of bankruptcy.”
Read MoreCal committed to providing necessary funds for athletes following settlement
Cal reported Saturday that it is committed to providing the funds necessary to compete in this new world of college sports.
Read MoreTalty: Biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement
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Read MoreFollowing NCAA vs House settlement, how will college athletes be paid?
The House v. NCAA settlement was officially ratified on Friday, clearing the way for universities to directly pay athletes starting in 2025.
Read MoreU.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approves the House v. NCAA settlement
Fifty-nine months after the initial class-action House v. NCAA suit was filed, it has been resolved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken.
Read MoreDuck Daylen Austin’s lawyer seeks dismissal, cites ‘prosecutorial misconduct’
Bryan Boender claims prosecutorial misconduct “and other constitutional violations” took place during grand jury testimony.
Read MoreTexas governor signs bill that allows HS senior athletes to benefit from NIL
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will allow high school sports seniors to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Read MoreCollege athletics hinges on decision from judge with a meticulous reputation
While Judge Wilken is not beholden to the July 1 deadline, it remains a critical date for college athletics.
Read MoreFederal judge extends response deadline in $2.8B House vs NCAA settlement
A federal judge granted attorneys involved in the $2.8 billion settlement an extension to to file “summary judgement and Daubert briefing.”
Read MoreProvo Police release incident report in Jake Retzlaff sexual assault case
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Read MoreBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Jake Retzlaff is listed as a defendant in the case, with Jane Doe A.G. as the plaintiff. He has not been charged with a crime.
Read MoreUniversities cutting sports, others adding ahead of $2.8B NCAA settlement
A growing number of universities have added or dropped entire sports programs on eve of changes coming to college athletics under the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.
Read MoreEx-Utah State hoops player arrested in Indonesia, could face death penalty
Per USA Today, Jarred Shaw was arrested last week in Jakarta, Indonesia, after authorities found THC cannabis candy in his apartment.
Read MoreMan charged with murder after Austin Peay football player dies in car crash
On Tuesday, Austin Peay DB William Hardrick died in a car crash and a man has been charged with murder in relation to Hardrick’s death.
Read MoreFormer New Mexico basketball player seeks to add ex-teammate to lawsuit
A former men’s basketball player at New Mexico claims he was bullied and battered by a team starter to the disregard of the coaching staff.
Read MoreLane Kiffin reacts to latest update on NCAA’s House Settlement case
The settlement hit a bit of a roadblock during Monday’s hearing when Judge Claudia Wilken ordered the plaintiffs to amend the language
Read MoreDodd: Historic House v. NCAA settlement could tear college sports apart
The House vs. NCAA case qualifies as one of the most significant legal milestones in sports history (not just college sports).
Read MoreStanford and Temple athletes file objection to House settlement
One important factor to consider is that a settlement doesn’t have to be perfect and won’t be “perfect” from the standpoint of either side.
Read MoreHouse long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
House long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
Read MoreFlorida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school athletes
Florida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school athletes
Read MoreHerbstreit: Jaden Rashada winning lawsuit would ‘open up the floodgates’
Herbstreit: Jaden Rashada winning lawsuit would ‘open up the floodgates’
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