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The Hollywood ReporterBen Schneider, known online as Reckless Ben, has signed with CAA for representation. The agreement follows a YouTube investigation into a missing Lego collection that led to arrests, lawsuits, and misdemeanor charges against the creator.
The NCAA selected Wichita, Kansas, to host six opening-round games in 2027 and 2028 alongside Dayton. The expansion from 68 to 76 teams begins in 2027.
ESPNThe NCAA has sent the University of Cincinnati a letter of inquiry regarding Brendan Sorsby’s two seasons with the Bearcats. The inquiry follows the quarterback’s acknowledgment of at least $90,000 in impermissible sports wagers.
decider.comTrixie Mattel has signed with CAA for representation after previously being represented by UTA. The performer has appeared on RuPaul's Drag Race and released music and television projects.
nbcnews.comSamuel Silverman was arrested May 5 on felony charges tied to an alleged plot with a Fresno State player to manipulate game statistics for profit. The NCAA has already declared the player and a teammate permanently ineligible.
espn.comAmir Khan, the student manager known as 'Aura' from McNeese's 2025 NCAA tournament run, will work one more year under Wade at LSU. Khan previously followed Wade to NC State before returning to McNeese for the 2025-26 season.
winnipegfreepress.comKerr Kriisa, who played at four NCAA schools, faces charges over an alleged scheme that used fabricated identities and personal appeals to extract nearly $2.2 million from victims. The Department of Justice announced the arrest and indictment Monday.
washingtonpost.comCharlie Baker called for restrictions on prop bets after reports of abuse directed at student athletes. CBS News aired his July 1 interview on Face the Nation. The NCAA has tracked hundreds of related incidents since 2023.
americanbanker.comCharlie Baker stated the NCAA will keep its policy aligned with the Trump administration standard. The Supreme Court ruled this week that states may bar transgender athletes from school sports based on biological sex.
Usa TodayThe University of Nebraska announced the first Power 4 flag football program and has secured four commitments from the Class of 2026. The team plans to begin competition in 2028, aligning with an NCAA timeline for a national collegiate championship.
New York PostScott Pelley has signed with CAA after ending a 37-year career at CBS News. The agency will represent him in all areas as he explores new opportunities.
insurancejournal.comFifteen players filed suit in Ohio state court on June 24 seeking a fifth year of competition under the prior model. A judge denied their request for a temporary restraining order the same day.
thesouthafrican.comThe NCAA Division I cabinet on June 23 adopted a five-year eligibility structure that limits athletes to five seasons of competition. The model eliminates traditional redshirts and most waivers while preserving limited exceptions.
Brendan Sorsby withdrew his NCAA lawsuit and admitted to thousands of sports bets after applying for the supplemental draft. The Big 12 Conference continues its federal lawsuit seeking authority to impose penalties on Texas Tech.
thenation.comA court granted Northwestern's starting center an extra year of eligibility after the NCAA denied his waiver request. The ruling allows him to play in the upcoming season.
Usa TodayDusty May is finalizing a deal to become head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. He led Michigan to the 2026 NCAA championship after two seasons with the program.
ESPNThe 6-foot-9 forward led Michigan to its first NCAA championship since 1989 and earned All-American and Big Ten Player of the Year honors. He received a green-room invitation for Tuesday night’s draft in Brooklyn.
Usa TodayLeft-hander Cord Rager starts Saturday against North Carolina after posting 15 2/3 scoreless innings in the NCAA Tournament.
Usa TodayThe Tar Heels improved to 8-1 in the NCAA Baseball Tournament after scoring 12 runs against West Virginia on June 17.
The NCAA filed Monday in Lubbock County District Court asking an appeals court to decide Brendan Sorsby's eligibility by Aug. 28. The filing challenges a temporary injunction that lets the Texas Tech quarterback return after sitting out two games.
The NCAA appealed a ruling that restored Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility and asked a court to stay the injunction before the 2026 season. The Big 12 also sued Texas Tech over potential sanctions if Sorsby plays.
ESPNColorado head coach Deion Sanders criticized athletes betting on games they play in an interview with The Associated Press. The comments came before a court restored Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after an NCAA betting ban.
dutchreview.comThe Caribbean island of Curacao, population 158,000, will field a 26-player squad at the 2026 World Cup. Only one player was born on the island; the rest hold Dutch passports. Manager Dick Advocaat, 78, will be the oldest coach in tournament history.
Usa TodayNCAA president Charlie Baker stated that a Texas judge's injunction for Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby has produced additional eligibility requests. Baker cited a South Carolina court order granting Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith a temporary restraining order against…
CBS SportsThe NCAA sent a memo to Division I conference commissioners stating that the Protect College Sports Act would override a state court order allowing Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby to play this season. The bill, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell, aims to gi…
abcnews.go.comA South Carolina judge issued a temporary injunction Friday allowing Clemson wide receiver Tristan Smith to play in the 2026 season after the NCAA denied his eligibility waiver.
Washington ExaminerA Texas judge granted an injunction permitting the quarterback to remain eligible for Texas Tech despite NCAA attempts at a lifetime ban. The ruling includes a two-game suspension.
winnipegfreepress.comKirby Hocutt said the school is not a party to Brendan Sorsby's lawsuit and will continue to prioritize his recovery from a gambling addiction while complying with a temporary injunction.
brobible.comA Texas judge granted a temporary injunction that permits a college football player under lifetime NCAA suspension to return to the field this season. The player had received the suspension for placing thousands of wagers.
The HillThe NCAA filed an accelerated appeal late Monday after a Texas judge granted Brendan Sorsby a temporary injunction against his gambling ban. Sorsby admitted betting on games while at Indiana and has completed addiction treatment.
New York PostCaaStle’s board learned its chief executive had overstated revenue by hundreds of millions and kept her in place until March. Lawsuits now allege the board failed to act sooner and did not alert investors.
Los Angeles TimesA Lubbock County judge granted a temporary injunction Monday that bars the NCAA from barring Brendan Sorsby from practicing or playing for Texas Tech during the 2026 season. The order suspends Sorsby for the first two games and follows his placement on indefinite leave after gamb…
nypost.comAn attorney for a suspended athlete said the NCAA should have accepted a penalty of continued treatment and two missed games. The statement described the outcome as consistent with the organization's stated priorities.
wwd.comThe fashion technology company CaaStle experienced fake audits and stock buybacks in its final months under a chief executive who admitted to defrauding the firm. The board permitted the executive to remain in charge during this period.
nypost.comSt. John’s fell 8-0 to Alabama on Saturday night at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. The loss ended the Red Storm’s eight-game winning streak.
nypost.comJason DeCaro threw a complete-game shutout as North Carolina evened its best-of-three NCAA Tournament Super Regional against USC on Saturday.
The NCAA rejected Texas Tech's request to restore quarterback Brendan Sorsby's eligibility after violations of its gambling policy. Sorsby has a pending lawsuit seeking a temporary injunction.
The former NCAA champion and Olympian is scheduled to return to competition less than a year after a double lung transplant. Usman Nurmagomedov called the bout risky.
ForbesOklahoma State's Preston Stout captured the individual championship with a one-shot victory over Alabama's William Jennings at La Costa Resort.
nypost.comTop-seeded Auburn claimed its second NCAA golf championship in three years with a 4-1 victory over seventh-seeded UCLA on Wednesday at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad.
ESPNNick Saban testified before a Senate committee in support of the Protect College Sports Act. The bill would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption to enforce transfer, eligibility, and spending rules.
Browns coach Todd Monken said drafting Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby in the NFL supplemental draft would be a slippery slope if the NCAA rules him ineligible due to gambling. General manager Andrew Berry said the team will evaluate all prospects before deciding.
CBS SportsArizona and Arkansas have agreed to a series that begins with a neutral-site game next season and continues with home-and-home contests in 2027 and 2028. The matchup follows their March 2026 NCAA Tournament meeting.
ESPNTampa Bay received the 20-year-old forward's rights in exchange for a 2027 third-round draft pick. Pridham had committed to play NCAA hockey next season.
ESPNMakoa Sniffen's 10th-inning single gave Saint Mary's a 6-5 win over UCLA on June 1, 2026, ending the Bruins' season at Jackie Robinson Stadium.
Los Angeles TimesSaint Mary’s defeated UCLA 6-5 in 10 innings on Sunday to eliminate the nation’s top-ranked team from the NCAA tournament. The Gaels also won the regional opener on Friday.
Usa TodayLandon Hairston was ejected from Arizona State's elimination game against Nebraska and will miss Sunday's matchup against Ole Miss in the Lincoln Regional of the 2026 NCAA Tournament.
New York PostA Lubbock court will hear Brendan Sorsby's challenge to the NCAA's denial of his reinstatement after the quarterback was placed on indefinite leave for violating gambling rules.
news.google.comThe NCAA filed a legal brief late Friday opposing Brendan Sorsby's request for an injunction that would allow him to play for Texas Tech this season. A hearing is scheduled for Monday in Lubbock, Texas.
101greatgoals.comMoody's Ratings changed the Republic of Congo's outlook to positive from stable on 29 May 2026 while keeping its long-term foreign and local currency sovereign ratings at Caa2. The move follows four international bond sales that raised nearly $2.5 billion.
news.google.comCourt documents filed Friday in Lubbock detail Sorsby's four-year betting activity while at Indiana and Cincinnati. He completed a 35-day rehabilitation program and faces a Monday hearing on his request to remain eligible.
espn.comThe 2026 NCAA baseball tournament opens with regionals across multiple sites. Twelve SEC teams lead the field, followed by nine from the ACC.
New York PostA UCLA freshman pitcher carries a small plastic dinosaur to the mound as part of a pre-pitch routine. The item has drawn attention from fans and media ahead of the team's NCAA Tournament opener.
awfulannouncing.comESPN ranked eight college baseball teams by the number of players projected to be selected in the top five rounds of the MLB draft. The rankings focus on current rosters ahead of the NCAA regionals.
Usa TodayUSA Today Sports has issued predictions for the winner of each regional in the 64-team NCAA baseball tournament. The selections cover every site and identify which teams are expected to advance toward the College World Series.
Usa TodayThe NCAA rejected Brendan Sorsby's request to regain eligibility for the 2026 season after he completed a 35-day inpatient treatment program for gambling addiction. Texas Tech plans to appeal the decision and will seek a court ruling on June 1.
ForbesK.J. Kindler discussed Oklahoma's recruiting and training methods in an interview published May 26, 2026. The Sooners won their eighth NCAA women's gymnastics championship in April.
indianexpress.comThe Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority has temporarily suspended enforcement of a directive that would have withheld regulatory services from 11 domestic airlines over unpaid statutory remittances. The suspension follows consultations with industry stakeholders and concerns over r…
nypost.comA spectator at UCLA softball games has begun wearing a chef's hat and apron to support a player nicknamed Chef Megan. The fan started the practice after the player set an NCAA home run record.
nypost.comUCLA defeated Central Florida 14-4 on May 23, 2026, completing a two-game sweep and securing its third straight berth in the Women's College World Series. The Bruins hit four home runs and set an NCAA single-season record with 200 home runs.