WASHINGTON — A push on Capitol Hill to craft legislation to rein in college sports amid skyrocketing costs and roster upheaval has created strange alliances across both the political and athletic spectrums, as was on display Wednesday at a roundtable hearing to rally support for the Senate’s…
There’s a potential way out of this Brendan Sorsby mess. A simple, gangster move by the College Football Playoff that could end judge shopping as we know it.
DALLAS — Brendan Sorsby is going to be allowed to play quarterback for Texas Tech this fall (at least as of Monday’s court ruling, which will inevitably lead to another court ruling), and many of my colleagues and about half the sports world believe this to be the death of college football. …
SEATTLE — We’ll get to Brendan Sorsby in a second. But on June 12, 2003, the University of Washington fired football coach Rick Neuheisel for twice participating in a neighborhood March Madness bracket pool, then lying about his involvement to NCAA investigators. It didn’t matter that Neuhei…
The NCAA disputes a court decision enabling Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby's eligibility, citing it corrupts sporting integrity and seeks antitrust exemption.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky redshirt freshman defensive lineman Nic Smith has died, the university announced Monday afternoon. “Today our hearts are broken,” football coach Will Stein said in a statement. “Our thoughts and prayers are with Nic’s family, friends, teammates and everyone who knew…
Judge permits Texas Tech QB Brendan Soarsby to play next season despite betting claims, adding a 2-game suspension. Can Sorsby make the most of his chance?
Texas Tech got good news Monday as a judge granted quarterback Brendan Sorsby an injunction, allowing him to be eligible for the 2026 season. But at what cost?
UNC baseball beat Southern Cal in the Super Regional and will face Ole Miss in the Tar Heels’ opening game of the 2026 College World Series.
ORLANDO, Fla. — Nick Saban found himself in a remarkable position this week. There he was on Capitol Hill, testifying before Congress in support of the Protect College Sports Act, arguing that college athletics desperately needs structure, leadership and federal intervention before it spirals completely out of control. At virtually the same moment, the Southeastern Conference — the very empire ...
LEXINGTON, Ky. — My first-hand recollection of Kentucky Wildcats sports goes back to the early 1970s. In all that time, I don’t recall any new UK head coach handling the public relations aspects of their job any better than Will Stein has done. In interview after interview, the new Kentucky football coach has come across as enthusiastic and likable while mostly steering clear of the mind-dulling ...
SOUTHINGTON — The U.S. Senate is taking on the spiraling, out-of-control state of college athletics. The Protect College Sports Act now being discussed is a wide-ranging bill that could have profound effect, and there is much here that could impact UConn. Former Alabama football coach Nick Saban was a star witness in hearings before the Senate’s Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee ...
SOUTHINGTON — With UConn women’s basketball, as with any other team, it’s always one door opens, one door closes, and for other doors, you have to wait. So coach Geno Auriemma was in his office as players began gathering on campus over the weekend, getting the first glimpses of next year’s team. “I was really curious to see what it looks like, because every year is totally different,” he said. ...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday broke his silence over competing bills that would implement major changes to college sports, backing a bipartisan Senate measure and calling for the House and Senate to come together and send him legislation to sign this summer. In a social media post, Trump backed the Senate’s bill, primarily drafted by Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz, ...
Colorado Buffaloes coach Deion Sanders discusses giving young coaches opportunities. Sanders talks about how it has always been important to him and how someone gave him a chance. He also talks about how his coaches can relate to their players.
WASHINGTON — Senators and college officials on Wednesday urged swift action on a bipartisan measure that aims to overhaul a college athletics system they say hemorrhages money and hinders student-athletes — even as two powerful conferences said they would seek changes. During a much-anticipated Senate Commerce Committee hearing, both the bill’s authors — Chair Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking ...
WASHINGTON — The House and Senate could be headed toward a showdown over competing bills that would usher in major changes to college sports, but President Donald Trump has yet to make clear just what he would sign. The Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday morning is slated to hear from expert witnesses as both chambers push differing versions of legislation to shake up college athletics’ ...
Charlotte is poised for a bounce-back season with a strong core of returning impact players on both sides of the ball, along with a bevy of newcomers who stood out during spring practice.
Colorado Buffaloes Coach Deion Sanders discusses improving from last season. Sanders talks about how they are going to make it better and they are already in the process of it. Sanders emphasizes that he loves the everyday grind and learning about the program to make it better.
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Over the course of its often star-crossed football history, Kentucky has amassed all-time winning records vs. only four of its 15 current Southeastern Conference rivals. The Wildcats are on the plus side of the win/loss ledger vs. Arkansas (UK is 5-3); Mississippi State (26-25); Missouri (9-5); and Vanderbilt (49-45-4). Alas, none of those four will be annual opponents for ...
Colorado Buffaloes Deion Sanders discusses his relationship with their players. Sanders talks about how he has had good relationships with players past just football, but he also said he wants to increase that.
Texas Tech coach Joey McGuire opened the Big 12 spring business meetings Thursday with a response to Texas coach Steve Sarkisian. Sarkisian took a shot at his former rival’s schedule on May 21 when he said, “There’s a team in our state that plays in another conference that has a schedule that I would argue if I played with our 2s and our 3s, we could go undefeated, and they’ll probably make ...
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The status of Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is one of the biggest storylines in college football. Sorsby was deemed ineligible due to gambling earlier this offseason and his request for his eligibility to be reinstated was denied earlier this week by the NCAA after he completed his 35-day in-patient rehab for his gambling addiction at Algamus in Goodyear, Ariz. Sorsby is appealing the ...
College sports keeps searching for legal fixes while ignoring the most obvious answer: academics.
SANDESTIN, Fla. — The Jon Sumrall tour arrived at the Florida Panhandle, where Florida’s football coach continued to share opinions and anecdotes in his energetic, entertaining style. Sumrall’s authenticity has endeared him to college football fans. His willingness to deliver unvarnished opinions, often sprinkled with sarcasm or humor, has been refreshing for Gator Nation after four seasons of ...
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — At least according to the Oxford English Dictionary and archives of Newspapers.com, the term “bracket creep” originated in 1977 in the context of inflation and taxes and such. But the first time I heard it used was by my friend Bill Hancock when he was executive director of the Bowl Championship Series in the years following his tenure as director of the NCAA Tournament ...
The NCAA baseball tournament bracket is set with UCLA as the top seed, an SEC-heavy feel and some legitimate gripes from contenders just out of the 64-team field.
Ray Lewis recently offered a window into his Hall of Fame football career. He said it turned at the University of Miami when he decided who he wanted to be. “Before I leave here, I will be the greatest Hurricane to ever walk through this university,” Lewis said to North Carolina Central University graduates. “That wasn’t arrogance. That was identity.” It’s one of my favorite seasons in sports: ...
Marcus Freeman doesn’t spend time chasing hype videos or social media feuds. He’s focused on building a new version of Notre Dame football.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bill Rosinski, the original radio voice of the Carolina Panthers, got rejected for the Baltimore Ravens’ NFL play-by-play job Wednesday. And when he opened the rejection email that broke this news to him, he started laughing in disbelief. The form letter read, in part: “At this time, we have decided to pursue other candidates whose background and experience are more closely ...
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