2026 March Madness schedule, venues, dates for men’s NCAA tournament
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Sac State taking no distribution, covering opponent travel costs to join MAC
T Hornets’ five-year football-only agreement into the Mid-American Conference comes at the steepest price, at least in cash, in history.
Read MoreCBS Sports Bracketology: Eight from West in latest, Arizona among No. 1 seeds
Arizona remained a No. 1 seed in the CBS Sports Bracketology model following its second straight loss, but it did fall in overall hierarchy.
Read MoreNCAA to discuss targeting rule changes, could make penalty ‘less punitive’
National coordinator of officials Steve Shaw told Yahoo Sports that decision-makers will analyze the targeting rule.
Read MoreNCAA approves rule change to allow sponsorship patches on uniforms
The NCAA will allow schools to add commercial logos from sponsorships on uniforms, equipment and apparel beginning Aug. 1.
Read MoreNCAA asks regulators to suspend collegiate prediction markets
The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until there are more safeguards.
Read MoreNCAA changes college basketball transfer process with later, shorter portal
Effective immediately, men’s and women’s basketball players will not be able to enter the portal until day after the NCAA Tournaments end.
Read MoreCFB redshirt rules could undergo shocking overhaul after unanimous vote
FBS coaches voted unanimously on Tuesday to expand the redshirt rule that would allow players to appear in up to nine games.
Read MoreCFP quarterfinal ticket prices continue to drop, nearly forcing NCAA’s hand
Ticket prices for the second round of the playoffs are historically low for three of the four games on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Read MoreNCAA inching toward drafted players returning to school, if they don’t sign
The NCAA granted James Nnaji four years of eligibility to play college basketball despite being a 2023 NBA first-round draft pick.
Read MoreNCAA votes to rescind rule allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports
In an anticipated decision, the NCAA has voted to rescind a rule allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports.
Read MoreFan-fueled FOIA: An Oregon State GoFundMe redefines donor access
Earlier this month, Oregon State’s public records custodian responded to JP Bertram’s request with an invoice of $3,245.79.
Read MoreFormer ASU player BJ Freeman banned from playing college basketball
The NCAA Committee on Infractions released on Friday decisions regarding three Division I schools and six college basketball players.
Read MoreCongress asks NCAA for info on rule change letting players bet
A trio of congressmen have asked NCAA president to provide more information on plans to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports.
Read MoreNCAA delays implementation of new betting rule after SEC, others push back
The NCAA said Tuesday it would delay the implementation of its new sports betting policy until at least Nov. 22.
Read MoreCongressman introduces bill to cap total annual college coach compensation
The bill would cap the total annual compensation of any athletics department employee at 10 times a student’s annual in-state costs.
Read MoreNCAA ordered by jury to pay $18M in football concussion lawsuit
A former CFB player was awarded $18M by a jury finding the NCAA negligent in failing to warn about long-term effects of concussions.
Read MoreWashington’s Jedd Fisch has strong words for NCAA after latest ruling
To say that Washington Huskies coach Jedd Fisch is unhappy about the NCAA’s recent statement about 5-for-5 eligibility is an understatement.
Read MoreNCAA panel proposes rule change to OK sponsor logos on college uniforms
An NCAA committee has proposed a change to rules barring commercial logos on uniforms in a move that would clear the way for sponsor patches.
Read MoreNCAA votes to allow college athletes to bet on professional sports
The NCAA announced the DI administrative committee voted to approve a proposal allowing college athletes to place bets on professional sports.
Read MoreNCAA officially adopts new transfer portal rules, major changes
By Carter Bahns, CBS Sports: The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee approved on Tuesday two significant changes to the transfer portal, shrinking
Read MoreDan Lanning on what Big Ten told him on targeting no-call in Penn State game
One of the most controversial plays in the Oregon vs. Penn State game came on a potential targeting call at a key juncture.
Read MoreProposed bill would allow conferences to pool TV rights and generate billions
Sen. Maria Cantwell is proposing a bill that would rewrite a 1961 law prohibiting college conferences from banding together to sell media rights.
Read MoreNCAA approves change to new January transfer portal window
The NCAA’s FBS Oversight Committee approved a modification to its new January transfer window for undergraduate and postgraduate players.
Read MoreReport: CFB expected to approve allowing uniforms to have sponsorship patches
Ross Dellenger reports legislation allowing sponsorship patches to be added to CFB jerseys as soon as next Fall could be approved soon.
Read MoreNCAA eliminates spring transfer portal window for Division I college football
The NCAA Division I Administration Committee approved the elimination of the spring transfer portal window on Wednesday.
Read MoreJedd Fisch pushes back on having single transfer portal window in January
Earlier this month, the NCAA Football Oversight Committee voted for there to be one transfer portal window, which would start on Jan. 2.
Read MoreArizona State linked to alleged NCAA basketball sports betting violations
One former ASU hoops player is linked to NCAA’s investigation into alleged sports betting violations by athletes representing six schools.
Read MoreFresno State, SJSU basketball players conspired in gambling scheme, per NCAA
A Fresno State MBB player manipulated his performance for gambling purposes and conspired with two players to place bets on his stats, according to NCAA findings.
Read MoreNCAA moves one step closer to a single transfer portal window for CFB
The NCAA’s Football Oversight Committee voted in favor of a single 10-day transfer portal window following the 2025 season.
Read MoreCollege athletes suing NCAA to extend eligibility to 5 seasons
10 athletes are suing the NCAA in an effort to force the association to allow college athletes to compete for five seasons rather than four.
Read MoreNCAA, Venmo partner to combat harassment of college athletes
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreNCAA ‘deeply concerned’ by lack of guardrails for CFB prediction markets
The NCAA said it was “deeply concerned” about lack of guardrails for online prediction markets that are challenging betting industry norms.
Read MoreCollege Football Playoff to tweak the way it evaluates teams during for 2025
The College Football Playoff says it’s making some changes to the way it evaluates teams during the 2025 college football season.
Read MoreMichigan to appeal NCAA punishment in sign-stealing scandal
Michigan will challenge the NCAA sanctions, claiming the decision ‘makes fundamental errors in interpreting NCAA bylaws’.
Read MoreMichigan’s wallet-based penalties show NCAA punishments changing with times
No vacated wins. No vacated title. No pretending those games didn’t happen. The real punishment hits where it hurts the most: the wallet.
Read MoreNCAA hands Michigan $20M fine, show-cause penalties for sign-stealing scandal
The NCAA imposed a significant fine on Michigan, reportedly exceeding $20 million and show-cause penalties for Harbaugh, Stalions & Moore.
Read MoreCFB rule changes include crackdown on fake injuries, gun celebrations
Cracking down on fake injuries and penalizing any imitation of brandishing weapons are among rule changes coming to the 2025 season.
Read MoreESPN: Oklahoma QB John Mateer denies gambling involvement while at WSU
Oklahoma quarterback John Mateer has denied to school officials ever being involved with gambling, a source told ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Read MoreNCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments to stay at 68 teams for 2026
Monday was a big win for basketball fans who prefer the NCAA Tournament to remain untouched, but expansion still looms.
Read MoreTrojans OL DJ Wingfield sues NCAA over eligibility, claiming $210K loss
USC offensive lineman DJ Wingfield is suing the NCAA for a sixth-year of college eligibility after transfer from Purdue.
Read MoreNCAA president expects basketball tournament expansion decision this fall
NCAA president Charlie Baker said Thursday that he thinks a decision on whether to expand the NCAA tournament will be made this fall.
Read MoreReport: House attorneys, power conferences settle NIL collective dispute
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreHouse attorneys slam denied NIL deals, issue legal warning about settlement
Attorneys for the plaintiffs in the House settlement believe the NCAA and power conferences are violating terms of the legal agreement.
Read MoreBill in Congress would bar schools from using student fees for athletics
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreNCAA tables tournament expansion, says 72 or 76-team options still viable
Remaining at 68 or expanding to either 72 or 76 teams before 2026 or 2027 was on the table, but ultimately nothing was decided this week.
Read MoreNCAA approves one-time transfer portal window for eligible players
NCAA Committee on Legislative Relief’s issued a waiver that allows certain players to enter the transfer portal between July 7 and Aug. 5.
Read MoreReport: NCAA president Charlie Baker earned $3.4 million for first year
NCAA president Mark Emmert received a severance package of roughly $4.3 million during the 2023 calendar year.
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