The board of directors of NCAA Division I voted Friday to give all fallout student athletes an extra year of eligibility and an extra year to complete it through a low consideration. The move eliminates a cloud of uncertainty for athletes in the fall sports whose seasons have been delayed …
Read More »Big Ten will reconsider its decision not to suspend bankruptcy sports, says Kevin Warren
Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren on Wednesday released an open letter to the conference community stating that the vote of the Big Ten’s Council of Presidents and Chancellors “was overwhelming in support of the postponement of falls and will not be re-attempted.” “The decision was thorough and deliberative, and based …
Read More »Fans happy sports are back, not sure how long it will take, ESPN poll finds
It is no surprise that a majority of sports fans are happy to watch sports back amid the coronavirus pandemic. However, while they are happy to watch games again, they are not sure how long it will take, a survey conducted for ESPN found. A little over 60% agree that …
Read More »No NCAA championships this fall due to coronavirus pandemic
NCAA President Mark Emmert said on Thursday that there will be no NCAA championships because there are not enough schools participating due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic – a decision that will affect 22 championships, including FCS football. “The Board of Governors has also determined that if you do not …
Read More »Senators set out framework for future legislation on college sports
A group of U.S. senators on Thursday morning released a list of items they see as important rights belonging to college athletes, which they hope to soon protect or enforce with federal laws. The College Athletes’ Bill of Rights aims to give athletes a greater voice in the regulatory process, …
Read More »