Nation Jan 01 Watch 6:38 Player pay and transfer portal put college sports in new territory New Year’s Day has long been synonymous with college football bowl games, but it’s also a key week for the future of those teams. Starting Friday, the window opens for players to transfer, part of what some have called a… By Lisa Desjardins, Azhar Merchant, Ryan Connelly Holmes
Nation Nov 21 NCAA won't allow pro sports betting by college athletes and staff amid gambling scandals The move follows a string of high-profile gambling cases that have raised questions about the integrity of competition in college and pro sports. By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press
Nation Oct 23 NCAA will allow college athletes and staff to bet on professional sports The NCAA has approved a rule change that will allow athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports. By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press
Nation Aug 15 NCAA fines Michigan millions, suspends Moore 3 games over sign-stealing scandal The NCAA found overwhelming evidence of a cover-up by Wolverines staff. They considered a multiyear postseason ban but decided against it to avoid penalizing current athletes. By Larry Lage, Maura Carey, Associated Press
Jun 27 NCAA considering proposal to allow college athletes, staff to bet on professional sports By Associated Press NCAA President Charlie Baker and other college sports leaders have raised concerns about gamblers attacking athletes on social media for their play and there have been scattered allegations, including some earlier this year, against programs involving betting. Continue reading
Apr 07 Testimony to begin on landmark $2.8 billion NCAA settlement that could make seismic changes for college sports By Eddie Pells, Associated Press The $2.8 billion House settlement calls for paying damages to athletes who say the NCAA and five biggest conferences prevented them from earning money off their celebrity status. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:06 Sports betting surge leads to rise in online harassment of elite college athletes By John Yang According to an American Gaming Association estimate, more than $3 billion will have been bet on this year’s March Madness tournaments — more than February’s Super Bowl. The NCAA says that’s led to a distressing consequence: online abuse of players,… Continue watching
Apr 04 Watch 6:08 How NCAA's transfer portal transformed March Madness By William Brangham, Sam Lane The NCAA Women’s Final Four tips off Friday in Tampa Bay with the men’s games starting Saturday in San Antonio. This year, the tournaments are unique because they feature a large number of players who previously played for a different… Continue watching
Mar 17 Women's college basketball maintains strong TV ratings and attendance this season ahead of March Madness By Doug Feinberg, Associated Press ESPN will have the lion's share of tournament games again, but Fox increased its footprint in the sport with five games in primetime on Saturday nights and 18 total on the network. Continue reading