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UCLA replaces AD Martin Jarmond with ex-Lakers exec, calls financial path 'not sustainable'

In announcing the move, Chancellor Julio Frenk called the current financial path of UCLA athletics "not sustainable."

Ira Gorawara Comments count 44

SEC vows to 'defend' its 'rights' in court as Lane Kiffin, LSU engage league on roster rules

Seth Emerson Comments count 172

Nebraska sweeps Texas in renewal of storied college volleyball rivalry

Mitch Sherman Comments count 28

Dae'Quan Wright's Browns-to-LSU saga exposes college sports' identity crisis

Jason Lloyd Comments count 97

'Absolute thriller': William & Mary opens FCS season with 13-point rally in final minute

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Texas, Louisiana judges rule against SEC, NCAA, opening return for players on NFL rosters

The judge issued a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, the SEC and commissioner Greg Sankey.

Chris Vannini and Ralph D. Russo Comments count 454

Military-style workout under scrutiny after Arizona State hockey player's collapse

Matthew Mayich remained hospitalized and in critical condition a week after the punishing training session.

Katie Strang and Adam Kilgore Comments count 473

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Cowboys, Cubs and Nebraska volleyball: No. 1 Huskers aim high with early-season stadium tour

The Cornhuskers season-opening blitz is meant to capitalize on surging U.S. interest in volleyball from the youth to professional levels.

Mitch Sherman Comments count 13

SEC schools — except LSU — approve penalties for signing returning pro athletes

Tigers football coach Lane Kiffin has recruited at least two players made NCAA eligible by a Louisiana court injunction.

Seth Emerson Comments count 151

Arizona State investigates workout after NHL prospect collapses, is hospitalized

Matthew Mayich, a defenseman for the Sun Devils and a Blues draft pick, remained hospitalized Tuesday, said a person close to the family.

Katie Strang and Jeremy Rutherford Comments count 129

Arizona State hockey player hospitalized after collapsing during outdoor workout

Chris Fiscus, vice president of ASU media relations, declined to name the student due to privacy laws.

Katie Strang and Matt Schubert Comments count 63

Teen, mother charged in Pennsylvania soccer player's killing; teen blamed 'demon'

Royce Moser and his mother are accused of conspiring to hide Karoline Heintz's body after he fatally stabbed her during an argument.

Matt Moret and Ira Gorawara Comments count 130

Yes, college sports have issues, but star QBs not taking classes isn’t one of them

While there is plenty wrong with college sports, stories of quarterbacks not attending traditional classes have been taken out of context.

Seth Emerson Comments count 246

The rules in college football and basketball are constantly changing. Can you keep up?

The state of eligibility in college sports is perplexing. See how you do with these nine cases.

Ralph D. Russo and Justin Williams Comments count 21

Georgia draws NCAA-record 25,433 fans for soccer game at football's Sanford Stadium

A women's match between Georgia and James Madison broke a record set in 1980 for a men's game.

Seth Emerson Comments count 76

TCU safety Jacob Fields dismissed after allegedly assaulting teammate: Source

Fields, a transfer from Louisiana Tech, was dismissed by TCU for a "violation of team rules," according to the school.

Chris Vannini Comments count 43

This Week in Sports Trivia: August 20, 2026

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Bob Harkins Comments count 31

A college football coach used to complain about the transfer portal. He reframed his thinking

Dave Doeren had to “reframe” the way he thought about the changes in college sports. Researchers have another name for what he did.

Jayson Jenks Comments count 28

Two college cyclists killed, seven injured after driver strikes team in Tennessee

Milligan said Brayden Rogers and Haylan Engdahl were killed in the crash Wednesday. John Benfield has been charged with vehicular homicide.

Devon Henderson Comments count 497

Tennis wild cards: A Grand Slam golden ticket and the sporting nationalism that powers it

Tennis wild cards used to offer some genuine surprises, but today's system is a strategic cocktail of soft nationalism, politics and money.

Matthew Futterman Comments count 57

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's UCLA jersey once traded for transistor radio sells for $1.25 million

Once the subject of a trade in The Forum parking lot, the jersey was later found to have been worn in the 1968 NCAA Championship game.

Benjamin Burrows Comments count 16

Skip Bertman, architect of LSU baseball dynasty, dies at 88

As an AD, he presided over two BCS football titles, first in 2003 with Nick Saban, then in 2007 with Les Miles, whom Bertman hired.

Mitch Light Comments count 37

This Week in Sports Trivia: August 13, 2026

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Bob Harkins Comments count 10

Rafael Jódar's tennis rise makes him a shooting star with staying power among the brightest

The 19-year-old Spaniard is on the cusp of setting a rankings benchmark. The way he's doing it suggests he has staying power.

Ava Wallace Comments count 16

University of Minnesota honors late baseball coach John Anderson: 'He lived a life of servanthood'

"He made people feel like he needed you more than you needed him," said former player Ryan Lefebvre.

Dan Hayes Comments count 23

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UCLA replaces AD Martin Jarmond with ex-Lakers exec, calls financial path 'not sustainable'

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Texas, Louisiana judges rule against SEC, NCAA, opening return for players on NFL rosters

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Cowboys, Cubs and Nebraska volleyball: No. 1 Huskers aim high with early-season stadium tour

SEC schools — except LSU — approve penalties for signing returning pro athletes

Arizona State investigates workout after NHL prospect collapses, is hospitalized

Arizona State hockey player hospitalized after collapsing during outdoor workout

Teen, mother charged in Pennsylvania soccer player's killing; teen blamed 'demon'

Yes, college sports have issues, but star QBs not taking classes isn’t one of them

The rules in college football and basketball are constantly changing. Can you keep up?

Georgia draws NCAA-record 25,433 fans for soccer game at football's Sanford Stadium

TCU safety Jacob Fields dismissed after allegedly assaulting teammate: Source

This Week in Sports Trivia: August 20, 2026

A college football coach used to complain about the transfer portal. He reframed his thinking

Two college cyclists killed, seven injured after driver strikes team in Tennessee

Tennis wild cards: A Grand Slam golden ticket and the sporting nationalism that powers it

Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's UCLA jersey once traded for transistor radio sells for $1.25 million

Skip Bertman, architect of LSU baseball dynasty, dies at 88

This Week in Sports Trivia: August 13, 2026

Rafael Jódar's tennis rise makes him a shooting star with staying power among the brightest

University of Minnesota honors late baseball coach John Anderson: 'He lived a life of servanthood'