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Notable University Of Southern California (USC) football player Reggie Bush, most known for his exceptional career in the NFL, is in jeopardy of losing his Heisman Trophy for good. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) gave Bush a Heisman Trophy in 2005 for being the most outstanding player of that year while …

The NCAA is in support of transgender athletes participating in college sports. The conversation about whether or not to allow members of the trans community to play in sports has been the latest topic in headlines, as many states have created legislation to block the trans community from playing sports …

EA Sports says it will be bringing back the popular NCAA Football video game.  On Tuesday, EA Sports tweeted, “For those who never stopped believing…” as its announcement for the re-launch of EA Sports’ college football video games. Don’t get too excited; no dates have been released just yet. ESPN’s …

Another “Fab Five” project is in the works.  According to The Hollywood Reporter, Cashmere Originals is coming out with a limited series based on NBA star Chris Webber’s  autobiography “By God’s Grace.” The story will detail Shepherding and his “Fab Five” teammates’ time at the University of Michigan. While Webber’s journey …

The Supreme Court has agreed to listen to a case that is challenging the NCAA’s athlete compensation rules, USA Today reports.  On Wednesday, the Supreme Court announced it will hear an appeal from the NCAA and 11 of its top-level conferences involved in a case that seeks to challenge the …

The NCAA announced on Monday that March Madness would happen in 2021. However, the entire tournament will be played in one location due to coronavirus. The league is in talks with Indianapolis as its host city. Usually played at locations across the country, the original plan was that 67 games …

The NCAA is making some changes for its upcoming 2021-2022 season. At a recent board meeting, the Board of Governors supported rule changes surrounding student-athlete compensation, according to the NCAA. The new guidelines will now see student-athletes no longer punished for accepting compensation for third-party endorsements directly and indirectly related …

Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence and his girlfriend Marissa Mowry set up a GoFundMe to raise funds in aid of coronavirus relief. However, soon after, the couple said the NCAA (National College Athletic Association) forced them to shut it down. “Unfortunately, though, Trevor cannot be a part of this anymore …

Less than 24 hours have surpassed since news broke that the NBA was suspended indefinitely, and people are now beginning to take the virus more seriously. More national sports leagues have been suspended in the wake of the outbreak that’s showing no signs of slowing down. Major League Soccer posted …

This Tuesday, NCAA officials announced that college athletes will be able to benefit financially for any use of their name, image, and likeness, which is already true for one of the largest states in the US.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ As reported by CBS News, the decision will add rules that will allow student-athletes …

The NCAA is taking more steps towards allowing college athletes to be paid for their image and likeness. Chicago Tribune reports that the NCAA Board of Directors is expected to be briefed Tuesday by administrators who have been researching how it can allow athletes to be compensated for their name, …

California is now the first state that will allow college athletes to make money from endorsement deals. On Monday, California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-in-the-nation bill that finally will enable athletes the freedom to partner with companies and brands for endorsement deals, and blocks the governing body of college …

Agent Rich Paul, whose resume consists of NBA greats such as Lebron James, Anthony Davis, John Wall, and Ben Simmons, wrote an op-ed article in The Athletic and called out the NCAA for a new rule implemented requiring players to hire agents with a four-year degree. According to Bleacher Report, …

The NCAA is looking into how its rules can be amended in order for athletes to use their names, images, and likenesses for profit. On Tuesday, NCAA President Mark Emmert and the Board of Governors announced Big East Commissioner Val Ackerman and Ohio State athletic director Gene will be creating …

A new bill promises to allow NCAA student-athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. Last week, Rep. Mark Walker introduced a new bill that would finally enable college athletes the right to profit from their persona as an athlete. The new legislation is called the Student-Athlete Equity Act. …

The family members of four former college football players have filed wrongful death lawsuits against the NCAA on Monday. According to ESPN, the lawsuits allege brain disease caused by on-field concussions led to the premature deaths of former Grand Valley State University quarterback Cullen Finnerty, former San Diego State linebacker …

The NCAA introduced a set of significant new rule changes Wednesday that has left the NBA and USA Basketball “blindsided”, according to a league insider.  ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski took to Twitter to detail the response felt from the NCAA’s announcement.  “Few are pleased w/ NCAA’s handling of release,” Wojnarowski tweeted. …

Last month, basketball legend Michael Jordan stood before the fans of his alma mater to announce that the Jordan brand relationship will be expanding to the North Carolina basketball and football teams. During his speech, he spoke on the great things he foresaw for the UNC Tar Heels, saying “the …