Whether it was an ACC, SEC, Big Ten or Big 12 coach taking the podium at media days, one theme remained consistent: In an era where revenue sh…
FILE - Arkansas head coach Sam Pittman looks on during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Texas A&M, Sept. 28, 2024, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
FILE - Florida head coach Billy Napier looks on from the sideline against Georgia during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Georgia, Nov. 2, 2024, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
The Trump administration is pressing for a deal with Harvard University that would require the Ivy League school pay far more than the $200 million fine agreed to by Columbia University, according to two people familiar with the matter. Harvard would be expected to pay hundreds of millions of dollars as part of any settlement to end investigations into antisemitism, said the people, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations. Harvard leaders have been negotiating with the White House as they battle in court to regain access to billions of dollars in funding terminated by the Trump administration.
BOULDER, Colo. (AP) — Colorado coach Deion Sanders disclosed Monday that he was diagnosed with an aggressive form of bladder cancer but after …
The wave of lawsuits from college athletes seeking another season of eligibility seems to be slowing down. With fall football practice starting this week, players hoping for a judge's approval to play may be left waiting. Legal expert Sam Ehrlich says it's likely too late for athletes to file cases and get relief. Judges have provided inconsistent rulings, and the issue might end up in a higher court. Some athletes, like Vanderbilt quarterback Diego Pavia, have won their cases. Others remain in limbo. The NCAA wants limited liability protection from Congress to address these eligibility lawsuits.
LAWRENCE, Kan. (AP) — Kansas basketball coach Bill Self was released from Lawrence Memorial Hospital on Saturday, two days after having two st…
Commissioner Tim Pernetti wants the newly rebranded American Conference included in the College Football Playoff conversation. Pernetti says his conference has teams capable of competing in the 12-team playoff for the national championship. H emphasized on Friday a merit-based system where the five highest-ranked conference champions receive automatic bids, regardless of conference. Last season, the American Conference had competitive teams but none made the playoffs. Pernetti argues against predetermined playoff spots for larger conferences, advocating for opportunities to be earned on the field. He warns against repeating past mistakes of favoritism and confusion that he said came with the Bowl Championship Series.
American Conference commissioner Tim Pernetti acknowledged Memphis' ambition to join the Big 12, despite their bid being rejected. Yahoo Sports reports that the Big 12 board turned down Memphis' application, meaning the school remains in the American Conference for now. Pernetti, speaking at the conference's media days on Friday, said he has been aware of Memphis' intentions since last August. He admires their ambition and credits them for their transparency. Memphis released a statement expressing disappointment but emphasized their strength and commitment to national prominence. Pernetti says the conference is open to evolving and adding new schools if it is a good fit.
LAS VEGAS (AP) — All the reshuffling of schedules, conferences and playoff formats in college football has placed one of the sport's best trad…