On Wednesday, Reggie Bush and his lawyers announced a lawsuit against the NCAA for defamation. This comes in response to the NCAA’s past statement implying his connection to a “pay-for-play” arrangement. “Most recently, the NCAA has made a statement about me, accusing me of engaging in a pay-for-play arrangement, which …
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15 People Arrested, 16 Hospitalized Following NCAA Championship Celebration at UConn [Video]
On Monday, 15 people were charged, and 16 others were hospitalized after the University of Connecticut was vandalized following a celebration of the men’s basketball team’s NCAA championship. According to UConn spokesperson Stephanie Reitz, most of the 15 people charged were UConn students. “A small number chose to risk their safety …
Read More »NCAA Suspends Kofi Cockburn for Three Games for Selling Memorabilia, Violating Old Rule
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has suspended Illinois basketball star Kofi Cockburn for selling memorabilia. Cockburn will have to sit out for three games; the NCAA announced on Monday after the baller sold “institutionally issued apparel and memorabilia” back in June. Illinois would have allowed the sales under its …
Read More »Reggie Bush Not Likely to Receive Heisman Trophy Back After NCAA Decides Past Penalties Will Not be Re-evaluated
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 …
Read More »Master P’s Son Hercy Miller Signed a 2 Million Dollar Contract After NCAA Rule Change
Hercy Miller, Master P’s son, isn’t wasting any time, as the upcoming college freshman basketball star just got a multi-million dollar contract. P and 19-year-old Hercy were photographed in Beverly Hills by TMZ Sports a day after the NCAA announced that athletes would be able to profit from their image …
Read More »The Supreme Court Sides With Athletes In NCAA Compensation Battle
The Supreme Court has sided with athletes in the ongoing NCAA compensation dispute. While Monday’s ruling does not offer athletes salaries, it does state that the NCAA cannot impose rules limiting education-related benefits to athletes. These benefits include tens of thousands of dollars for things including tutoring, study abroad, and …
Read More »NCAA In Full Support Of Transgender Athletes Participating In Sports
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 …
Read More »EA Sports Is Bringing Back NCAA Football Video Games
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 …
Read More »Supreme Court Will Hear Case That Challenges NCAA’s Compensation Restrictions For Athletes
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 …
Read More »Indianapolis In Talks To Host 2021 NCAA Tournament ‘Bubble’
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 …
Read More »NCAA Board Of Governors Moves Toward Allowing Student-Athlete Compensation By 2021
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 …
Read More »Clemson Quarterback’s Attempt To Set Up Coronavirus GoFundMe Relief Shut Down; NCAA Denies Shutting Down Efforts
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 …
Read More »James Wiseman Leaves NCAA To Enter 2020 NBA Draft After Being Suspended Over Two Violations
Written By: @lessh Freshman James Wiseman, 18, has left the University of Memphis and is now preparing for the 2020 NBA Draft after being suspended over NCAA violations. Wiseman was suspended 12 games for two violations: his mother accepting $11,500 from Penny Hardaway in the summer of 2017, and Wiseman …
Read More »NCAA Women’s Basketball Star Kamiyah Street Charged With Murder
@cakedupdrippedout Kamiyah Street, the starting point guard for Kennesaw State University’s women’s basketball team, was arrested Thursday following a nearly five-month-long investigation. Street has been charged with murder for her role in the death of 21-year-old Nashiem Hubbard-Etienne, who was found dead in an Atlanta apartment complex on July 16th, …
Read More »NCAA Suspends Memphis’ James Wiseman for 12 Games and Forces Him Donate Over $11k For NCAA Violation
The NCAA announced that University of Memphis freshman James Wiseman has been suspended for 12 games. Wiseman has been suspended due to his family accepting incentives during the recruiting process. Wiseman will not be able to play until Jan 12. The NCAA is also requiring Wiseman to pay $11,500 to …
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