By Tara Sires|July 02, 2026
A student-athlete researches the NCAA's proposed five-year eligibility rule and what it could mean for recruiting. The NCAA just approved one of the biggest eligibility changes in modern college sports, and it could affect recruiting, roster spots, scholarships, and the way athletes plan their careers. For years, college athletes have operated under a system that...
By Tara Sires|July 01, 2026
Graphic promoting the NCAA NIL FAQ guide and key Name, Image, and Likeness information. Understanding NIL isn't optional anymore. Whether you're a high school recruit, a current college athlete, a transfer, or a parent, understanding the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules is essential. NIL has created exciting opportunities for athletes to earn money...
By Tara Sires|June 30, 2026
Former UC Berkeley swimmers won a major appeals court ruling allowing their abuse lawsuit against the university to move forward. Update (July 2026): A California Court of Appeal has revived the lawsuit brought by 18 former University of California women's swimmers against the UC Board of Regents. The court ruled that the athletes' claims should...
By Tara Sires|June 29, 2026
The transfer of Daphne Mead has renewed discussion among former Towson swimmers. The transfer of Daphne Mead to Towson has reignited discussions about a swimming scandal that continues to impact former athletes more than a decade later. A transfer swimmer joining a college team is usually routine news. That has not been the case at...
By Gracie Butler|June 26, 2026
Athletes share what most people get wrong about their sports. The hardest parts of a sport are often the things fans never see. Current College Athletes Share What Most People Never Believe About Their Sport You can watch a sport for years and still have no idea what it's actually like to play it. Fans...
By Sean Perri|June 25, 2026
Getting recruited was the goal. Proving you belong starts when you arrive on campus. What every recruit should know about the transition from high school to college athletics. I'm Sean Perri, a basketball player at Wheaton College, and in April 2024, I committed to play Division III basketball. I was excited and relieved not only...
By Tara Sires|June 24, 2026
The Protect College Sports Act could influence how NIL compensation is structured across college athletics. The rules that created the NIL era could soon change again. For the last several years, NIL has transformed college sports. Athletes have signed endorsement deals, partnered with businesses, appeared in advertisements, and earned compensation from their name, image, and...
By Tara Sires|June 23, 2026
The NCAA's new governance model gives student-athletes a larger role in shaping Division I policies. College athletes are about to have more influence than ever before. As college athletics continues to navigate revenue sharing, roster limits, NIL, and ongoing legal challenges in 2026, Division I is also implementing a major governance overhaul designed to help...
By Tara Sires|June 22, 2026
A college athlete meets with university officials as part of a sports betting eligibility review. One conversation with a bettor can end a college career. For college athletes, few NCAA violations carry consequences as severe as sports betting violations. A recent NCAA infractions case involving former Iona men's basketball player Adam Njie Jr. serves as...