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Basketball players sue NCAA over new 5-year eligibility cap rule
A day after the NCAA approved a new five-year eligibility model for Division I athletics, 15 men's and women's basketball players sued the NCAA in Hamilton County, Ohio, on Wednesday after they were excluded from being grandfathered into the model.,The new eligibility system, which becomes official ...

NCAA approves rule change to cap athlete eligibility at 5 years
The NCAA's Division I cabinet, in a vote held Tuesday, unanimously approved changing its eligibility rules to a new model that gives all Div. I athletes five years of eligibility and eliminates all redshirts.,The five-year clock implemented in the new format -- referred to as the age-based eligibili...
Texas Tech's Opponents Should Refuse to Play Brendan Sorsby
The court ruling restoring Brendan Sorsby’s eligibility has reignited debate over NCAA authority, gambling violations and competitive integrity....
Brendan Sorsby Ruling Shows NCAA Has Lost Control of College Sports
The NCAA is under fire after Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby won an injunction allowing him to play in 2026 despite betting-related allegations....
The NCAA May Be Losing Control of College Football as SEC Frustrations Boil Over
Could the SEC and Big Ten eventually leave the NCAA? Kirby Smart’s latest comments suggest college football may be heading toward a major split....
Brendan Sorsby Case Highlights Growing Gambling Problem in College Sports
Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby is under NCAA investigation for alleged sports gambling activity that could end his college football career....
2027 NCAA Title Odds: Michigan, Duke Lead Early Betting Favorites
Michigan leads early 2027 NCAA title odds—breaking down futures bets for Wolverines, Duke, and Michigan State....
Dan Hurley Rejects ‘Underdog’ Label Ahead of National Championship
Dan Hurley pushes back on UConn’s underdog label ahead of title game....
Michigan vs. Arizona Bets: Wolverines Hold Edge in Final Four Showdown
Michigan vs. Arizona preview with betting pick, analysis and Final Four prediction....
Illinois vs. History: Illini Fans Brace for Another March Madness Heartbreak
Illinois enters the Final Four carrying decades of March Madness heartbreak and hope....
Tommy Lloyd’s Future in Question as UNC Job Looms During Final Four Run
UNC rumors surround Tommy Lloyd as Arizona reaches the Final Four, with Dusty May also in the spotlight....
Duke’s Collapse vs UConn Adds to Troubling March Pattern
Braylon Mullins’ buzzer-beater shocks Duke, but the bigger story is another Blue Devils collapse in March Madness....
Why Illinois Is the Most Dangerous Team in the Final Four
Illinois reaches its first Final Four in 21 years behind rebounding, defense and quiet confidence. Can the Illini win it all?...
Three College Basketball Teams To Avoid in This Year’s Elite Eight
Michigan, UConn and Purdue emerge as the most dangerous teams in the Elite Eight. Full March Madness breakdown and analysis....
How Nebraska’s March Madness Run Ended in Dumbest Way Possible
Iowa eliminates Nebraska in the Sweet 16 as the Cornhuskers’ historic season ends on a rare four-man floor blunder....
Three Sweet 16 Teams To Avoid Betting in March Madness This Weekend
Looking for an edge in the Sweet 16? Here are three teams to avoid betting, including Arizona, Iowa State, and Alabama matchups....
Ranking the Remaining No. 1 Seeds in March Madness Before Sweet 16
With Florida eliminated, Arizona, Michigan, and Duke remain as No. 1 seeds. Here’s a breakdown and power ranking of the top contenders in March Madness....
March Madness “Group of Death” East Region Delivers Must-Watch Sweet 16 Matchups
The NCAA Tournament East Regional is stacked with Duke, UConn, Michigan State, and St. John’s in a must-watch “Group of Death.”...

Oklahoma LB Owen Heinecke sues NCAA for '26 eligibility
Oklahoma linebacker Owen Heinecke filed a lawsuit against the NCAA on Monday as he seeks an additional season of eligibility.,Heinecke, who participated in last month's NFL Scouting Combine after his waiver request and appeal were denied by the NCAA, is seeking an injunction before the NFL draft beg...
Why Illinois Could Pull Off the Upset Against Houston in Sweet 16
Houston’s elite defense faces a major test against Illinois’ high-powered offense in this Sweet 16 matchup—can the Illini pull off the upset?...