ncaa sports
Delaware Women’s Lax Season Ends After Violating COVID Ordinance
Over the weekend, the University of Delaware women's lacrosse team announced it canceled the remainder of the 2021 season after the athletic department said the team hosted an off-campus gathering in mid-March. In the statement from the athletic d...
Top 10 Colleges with Highest Student-Athlete Percentage
It's long been stated that it's best to surround yourself with those who have similar goals as you. A recent survey from Match College released the 2021 Alternative College Ranking Index, which shows which colleges have the highest sports particip...
Maryland Bill Would Protect Student-Athlete’s Health & Wealth
A bipartisan Maryland bill that's advancing through the General Assembly has aims of not only protecting collegiate student-athletes' financial standing but also their physical wellbeing. Entitled the Jordan McNair Safe and Fair Play Act, the bill...
College ADs Reject Hypothetical Compensation Model for Student-Athletes
The results of a recent survey show college athletic directors drastically rejected a hypothetical model that would mirror professional leagues in terms of compensation. The LEAD1 Association, which represents the athletics directors of the 130-me...
Creighton Basketball Coach Suspended for Racially Insensitive Comments
Creighton University men's basketball head coach has been suspended for making a racially offensive analogy to his players last week. Greg McDermott faces disciplinary action after telling his players to "stay on the plantation" after losing to Xa...
NCAA Survey: Mental Health, More Impacted by Pandemic
As a follow-up to the NCAA Student-Athlete COVID-19 Well-Being Survey conducted in spring 2020, a similar survey conducted in the fall showed student-athletes continue to face heightened mental health concerns and barriers to sport particip...
Michigan Athletics on 2-Week Pause After COVID-19 Outbreak
The University of Michigan athletics department shut down for a two-week period over the weekend after confirmed cases of the B.1.1.7 COVID-19 variant were found, according to a report from The Detroit Free Press. The shutdown includes stoppages f...
Study: College Football Players Don’t Take Injuries Serious
According to a recent study, the majority of college football players aren't concerned with concussion risks and injury during gameplay. The study, 'Accuracy of U.S. College Football Players' Estimates of Their Risk of Concussion or Injury', was...
