Ex-Columbia basketball players seek ‘accountability’ as coach Megan Griffith’s suspension ends
The coach, who has turned the Ivy League program around since her 2016 arrival, is set to be on sideline tonight vs. No. 2 Michigan.
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WNBA mock draft: Where could JuJu Watkins, Hannah Hidalgo, others go in 2027?
The top three players in our mock draft could return to college in 2027.
Your 2027 Unrivaled primer. Plus: WNBA lottery odds and NCAA check-in
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Women's basketball top 25: How Shaq's daughter and a WNBA draftee have Kentucky humming
Sabreena Merchant surveys the landscape and says to count Michigan as a title contender.
Two women's college basketball players scored on the wrong basket. One nearly cost her team
Karma Wynn got confused and scored instead of passing it up the floor. Emma Christiano did something similar in New Mexico State's game.
Is UConn's early loss a sign or a wake-up call? The Huskies' tough schedule will be revealing
The Huskies play three top-10 opponents before the end of the month.
Did the midterm elections kill the Protect College Sports Act? Here's what happens next
The PCSA, which has survived a few near-death experiences to get this far, is definitely not dead, but the odds are stacked against it.
LSU women's basketball clobbers Texas Southern by 109 points, setting DI record
LSU dismantled Texas Southern 131-22 on Thursday, earning the largest win in DI history over a DI opponent.
No. 2 UConn women's basketball suffers upset defeat at No. 5 Michigan
The victory is the biggest upset in Michigan women's basketball history.
Is the Big Ten worth the flights? USC, UCLA basketball coaches weigh the trade-off
The USC and UCLA basketball coaches see the perks of the Big Ten, but not all feel at home in a league that stretches from coast to coast.
The Valkyries are first-time, fast-time champions. Plus: College ball has tipped
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Women's college basketball most intriguing players: Tessa Johnson, Aaliyah Chavez, Ava Heiden
From JuJu Watkins' return to freshman Kate Harpring, 17 players to watch in women's college basketball
USC star JuJu Watkins dazzles in first game in 588 days, scoring 21 points in rout
The two-time All-American had not played in a regulation contest since tearing her right ACL in a March Madness game in 2025.
Women's college basketball national title odds: South Carolina, UConn co-favorites
The top of the oddsboard looks a lot like the preseason top 25. Let's break down which teams the betting market believes have an edge.
Women's college basketball predictions: Who's making the 2026-27 Final Four? Our experts pick
Our experts pick Player of the Year, Freshman of the Year and make other predictions.
Women's college basketball top 25: Who really deserves No. 1? South Carolina or UConn?
There has not been nearly enough time to create preseason expectations to anchor to.
Notre Dame vs. Villanova college basketball: How to watch Eternal City Tip-Off doubleheader
Both the men's and women's 2026-27 campaigns start in unison — and halfway around the world in Rome — with the Eternal City Tip-Off.
Pope Leo, Villanova grad, invokes papal neutrality rather than take sides in Nova-Notre Dame
Villanova and Notre Dame open the college basketball season Sunday with a doubleheader at Rome's Palazzo dello Sport.
How much is a top QB making in rev-share payments? Over $1.6 million
The highest-earning quarterbacks are also making upward of $1 million in third-party NIL deals, far more than any position group.
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark stepping down for opportunity outside college sports
Early on, Yormark made it a key part of his job to grow the conference's footprint in many ways.
November sports watch guide: College basketball returns, NWSL Championship, 'Madden' movie
In surveying the sports month ahead, we did our best to cover the major events and promote some sleepers.
Women's college basketball preseason All-Athletic team: Sarah Strong, JuJu Watkins and more
Who are the top players heading into the women's hoops season? Our experts cast their votes.
A title before breakfast? WNBA Finals update, including scheduling flop
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Tara VanDerveer won three national championships. These are her 5 leadership rules
Tara VanDerveer won three national championships at Stanford and a gold medal with Team USA women's basketball.
How to play Strands: Sports Edition, step-by-step
Strands: Sports Edition has some twists that are worth knowing whether or not you've played the first edition of the game.
Welcome to Strands: Sports Edition, The Athletic's newest daily game
Strands: Sports Edition, our newest daily game, asks you to find hidden sports-themed terms in a grid.
Allow her to reintroduce herself. Plus: Defense is driving these WNBA Finals
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Iowa State's Bill Fennelly to retire after 2026-27 season, his 32nd with Cyclones
“Announcing my intention now is what is best for everyone in our program," Fennelly said in a statement.
Kentucky State basketball player detained by ICE released
Aminata "Amina" Seck was arrested by ICE in Kentucky on her way to a basketball tournament and detained for two months.
Immigration judge halts deportation order for Kentucky State basketball player
Amina Seck, 26, has been in federal custody since Aug. 7 and had a motion granted to reopen her deportation proceedings.
Why Caitlin Clark was at the center of a Hawks-Hawkeyes mix-up during Senate argument
A senator hoping to catch former Special Counsel Jack Smith in a lie at a Senate hearing instead made a mistake of his own.
One question for each playoff series. Plus: Vets prove no match for youngins
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The Senate just passed a historic bill to federally regulate college sports. What happens now?
Senate approval is a massive win for the NCAA and its conferences, but the Protect College Sports Act must pass the House, too.
What's actually in the Senate bill that's supposed to stop the madness in college sports?
Changes to the bill have it inching toward a final vote in the Senate, meaning the possibility of something passing is closer than ever.
Protect College Sports Act scheduled for historic final vote in U.S. Senate on Monday
The approval, which is expected, would signal a massive win for the NCAA and its conferences.
The 'Protect College Sports Act' wants to fix college sports. Here’s what it actually targets
It remains unclear how the central components of the bill would solve the central components of college sports’ so-called crisis.
Eating grass, turkey legs and milk showers: Sport’s strangest winning rituals
From full-fat dairy to cutting nets and tattoos, here’s how sportspeople savour winning moments
Stewie stays an international standard. Plus: Clark and Reese, teammates *and* friends
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A WNBA MVP sought direction in retirement. One word helps her find it
Every December, WNBA Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings sits down and asks herself two questions. They've helped her in retirement.
Will Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers make the U.S. women's basketball 2028 Olympic team?
Will Olivia Miles, JuJu Watkins or Sarah Strong be new additions to the Team USA roster?
Kate Koval transfers to Baylor after leaving LSU
Koval, who is 6-foot-5, is expected to be a major addition to the transfer-heavy Bears.
Center Kate Koval receives NCAA waiver to transfer from LSU
Koval, who is Ukrainian, decided to transfer after LSU signed a Russian post player.
Needs for the next commish. Plus: Potential replacements for Engelbert
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LSU fans know they're college football's bad guys. Most don't care
Plenty of LSU fans are standing behind the school's nexus of "villainy" as of late.
Planning your college sports road trip? Here are the 20 stops to take for 2026-27
The Athletic's 20 must-see college sports events this year.
Ukrainian center Kate Koval details leaving LSU after recruitment of Russian player
Koval says she was told about the recruitment after the transfer window closes. She's hoping the NCAA allows her to play elsewhere.
The world is chasing the Americans. Plus: Fifth years can return in NCAA?
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UCLA replaces AD Martin Jarmond with ex-Lakers exec, calls financial path 'not sustainable'
In announcing the move, Chancellor Julio Frenk called the current financial path of UCLA athletics "not sustainable."
UCLA, USC, South Carolina among women's basketball teams in Players Era showcase
The second annual Players Era tournament is expected to have a massive NIL payout.
SEC schools — except LSU — approve penalties for signing returning pro athletes
Tigers football coach Lane Kiffin has recruited at least two players made NCAA eligible by a Louisiana court injunction.
Culture wars take the court. Plus: Ogwumike is peaking. Why is she retiring?
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What’s the single most important leadership trait? We asked 12 top coaches
A World Series champion, a Super Bowl champion and two Hall of Famers among several head coaches to weigh in.
Paige Bueckers, Azzi Fudd speak candidly about relationship in upcoming UConn doc
Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd speak candidly about their relationship in an upcoming UConn docuseries.
The Fever can't hear the noise. Plus: Your Cathy Engelbert feedback
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How to watch the 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame induction ceremony
The 2026 class features one NBA player, three WNBA players, three coaches, one referee and one whole team.
The foul heard around the world. Plus: USA World Cup roster
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If Congress can't save college sports, it's time for Plan B. Except there is no Plan B
If College Sports Inc. truly wants stability, it's going to have to blow up the current model completely and try something new.
Why the Protect College Sports Act deserves to pass, flaws and all
Fan fatigue makes strongest case for the Senate bill, which standardizes what has been improvised and relitigated for five exhausting years.
Another WNBA dispute escalates. Plus: Cleveland's new team name, revealed
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Big Ten, SEC finally green-light college sports bill, teeing up historic trip to Senate floor
With the Big Ten and SEC now on board, the bill has a chance of getting to the Senate floor next week for a vote.
Judge grants injunction giving Class of 2022 athletes fifth year of NCAA eligibility
The injunction stems from a lawsuit over the NCAA’s refusal to grandfather Class of 2022 athletes into its new 5-in-5 rule.
Over 100 women's college basketball players join push to unionize
The announcement comes days after Stanford football players formed the first College Football Players Association chapter.
August sports streaming guide: 'Ted Lasso' returns, new Premier League season, CFB Week 0
Soccer seasons start. Engines rev from the Dutch Grand Prix to Daytona. The U.S. Open is back, and so are "Ted Lasso" shenanigans.
The secret to happiness is playing pickup basketball. Just ask this 81-year-old
There is a reason sociologists have spent decades studying pickup basketball.
All-Star Weekend rocked ... for almost everyone. Plus: Cathy Engelbert out in 2027?
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U.S. rugby needs more players. The answer could lie in basketball
Skill sets such as handling, dexterity and passing have made basketball fertile territory for U.S. rugby talent scouts
Protect College Sports Act running out of time for vote before Senate recess: What's next?
The bill has drawn support from the NCAA and many Division I conferences, but not the Big Ten and SEC, which are recommending changes.
Cathy Engelbert’s inflection point? Plus: Chicago recs for All-Star weekend
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Are you a football or basketball school? We've got the answers for all Power 4 colleges
For some Power 4 schools, the question of primary passion is an easy one to answer. It’s less obvious for others.
Our MVP, and other midseason awards. Plus: Change is coming in L.A.
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Why do players even get All-Star votes? Plus: The league's way to improve officiating
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Why this worthy All-Star didn't get my vote. Plus: Commissioner's Cup final is tonight
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Big Ten women's sports are having a moment. What is the league doing to capitalize?
In the two years since Caitlin Clark left for the WNBA, the Big Ten has worked to keep its momentum.
Caitlin Clark's All-Star voting drop-off. Plus: Happy birthday, WNBA!
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NCAA approves eligibility rule changes to combat surge of college athletes in their mid-20s
The much-discussed eligibility changes were ratified on Tuesday by the D-I Cabinet, eliminating redshirts and waivers from the process.
Protect College Sports Act moves out of Senate committee, with SEC, Big Ten still opposed
Senate Majority Leader John Thune can now bring the bill to the floor for a vote, but changes can still be made before it gets there.
The Liberty did it first. Plus: Olivia Miles and A'ja Wilson trade blows
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Nick Saban lends support to Senate college sports bill amid SEC, Big Ten opposition
The Protect College Sports Act would allow the NCAA to limit transfers, enforce a spending cap and allow for pooling of media rights.
$500,000 is now on the line. Plus: The WNBA lottery is just fine
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Don’t underestimate young athletes — the NAACP boycott plan could actually work
The NAACP's plea to young Black athletes prompted broad skepticism. Here is why the concept shouldn't be dismissed.
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