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Eagles women's tennis eighth in preseason poll
CHENEY — The Big Sky Conference has released the 2026 womens tennis preseason coaches poll, with the Eastern Washi…
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Trump administration backs Idaho transgender sports ban
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A recently passed Idaho law banning transgender women from competing in women’s sports — the first such law in the nation — received backing on Friday from the administration of President Donald…
Duke's Mayonnaise new sponsor of Charlotte football games
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Duke’s Mayonnaise is the new title sponsor of the regular-season college football game and postseason bowl game played in Charlotte.
Change of plans: Ex-Badger Kobe King won't play at Nebraska
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Former Wisconsin guard Kobe King has changed his plans and won’t be playing basketball at Nebraska.
LSU approves promotions for Armstrong, Nickelberry
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU assistant coach Bill Armstrong and support staff member Kevin Nickelberry have been promoted after the LSU Board of Supervisors approved new contracts for the pair of Friday.
Univ. of Florida ends 'gator bait' cheer, cites racism
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — The University of Florida is ending its “gator bait” cheer at football games and other sports events because of its racial connotations, the school's president announced Thursday in a le…
Pitt, WVU extend basketball 'Backyard Brawl' 2 more seasons
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The basketball version of the “Backyard Brawl” rivalry between West Virginia and Pittsburgh has been extended through the 2022-23 season.
Tennessee coach says RB Tim Jordan no longer with Vols
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt says running back Tim Jordan is no longer on the team after he was arrested May 30 in Florida on gun and marijuana charges.
Following athletes, NCAA takes aim at Confederate flag
Emboldened by the athletes it serves, the NCAA is taking another stand on a social issue.
LSU top assistant Greg Heiar leaving men's basketball staff
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU associate head basketball coach Greg Heiar is leaving the staff, he announced on social media Thursday.
Frost, Hoiberg donating some pay to Nebraska athletics
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Nebraska football coach Scott Frost and men's basketball coach Fred Hoiberg will donate part of their salaries to the athletic department's general operating fund to help offset revenue shortfa…
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Winthrop eliminates men's, women's tennis due to virus
ROCK HILL, S.C. (AP) — Winthrop is ending its men's and women's tennis programs due to a financial shortfall caused because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Florida Sen. Rubio introduces NIL bill to push NCAA changes
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio introduced a bill Thursday that would protect the NCAA from being challenged in court if the association changes its rules to allow athletes to earn money for endorsement deals and personal…
Judge dismisses discrimination suit that named Jim Calhoun
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed a sexual discrimination lawsuit against the University of Saint Joseph that accused Hall of Fame men's basketball coach Jim Calhoun of harassment.