USF Athletic Director Larry Williams Dies At 62

University of San Francisco (USF) athletic director Larry Williams died Thursday morning at age 62 while working out at War Memorial Gym at the Sobrato Center on campus. USF did not release the cause of death. “Our prayers go out to Larry’s wife, Laura, their children, Kristin, Sean, Scott, Eric, and Louis, their families, and […]

James Foglio  •  23H
Purdue Basketball Coach Matt Painter to Receive Legends of Coaching Award

Purdue men’s basketball coach Matt Painter will receive the Legends of Coaching award as part of the John R. Wooden Award weekend in Los Angeles next spring. Purdue Coach Matt Painter To Be Honored In April 2026 Painter, 55, will be honored on April 10 at the Los Angeles Athletic Club, where the men’s and […]

James Foglio  •  15 Oct 2025
Ex-NBA Star Jim Paxson Joins Dayton as Senior Advisor for Basketball Operations

Jim Paxson, a University of Dayton alumnus and former NBA All-Star, has joined the university’s athletic department as senior advisor for basketball operations, the school announced Friday. Jim Paxson Returns To Dayton After Incredible College Career Paxson, a 1979 graduate of Dayton, is one of the most accomplished players in Flyer history. A three-time team […]

James Foglio  •  13 Oct 2025
NCAA Panel Proposes Rule Change to Approve Sponsor Logos on Uniforms

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee on Wednesday introduced a proposal that would change the rules for commercial logos on student-athletes’ equipment, uniforms, and apparel for non-NCAA championship competition. Proposal Calls For Additional Commercial Logos On Uniforms Under existing NCAA rules, the only commercial logo permitted on student-athletes’ equipment or apparel during regular-season games is […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
Sister Jean, Beloved Loyola-Chicago Chaplain, Dies At 106

Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the longtime chaplain of the Loyola-Chicago men’s basketball team who became a fan favorite during its Cinderella run to the Final Four in 2018, died Thursday at age 106, the school said. “Loyola University Chicago is greatly saddened to confirm the death of Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, BVM,” Loyola Chicago wrote […]

James Foglio  •  10 Oct 2025
College Sports Commission Launches Tip Line For NIL Violations

The College Sports Commission (CSC) opened a tip line Wednesday that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of new rules that govern how players are paid for the use of their name, image, and likeness (NIL). Individuals Can File Reports Via Text Messages, WhatsApp The commission’s CEO, Bryan Seeley, told The Associated Press the […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
NCAA Adopts Proposal to Allow Student-Athletes, Staff to Bet on Pro Sports

The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee on Wednesday adopted a proposal to allow student-athletes and athletic department staff to bet on professional sports. However, the rule change must be approved by all three NCAA divisions. Divisions II and III are expected to consider the proposal during their respective meetings at the end of October. NCAA […]

James Foglio  •  09 Oct 2025
NCAA Study Shows Betting-Related Abuse of College Athletes Common Online

A study commissioned by the NCAA revealed Tuesday that sports betting-related abuse remains one of the most common forms of online harassment directed at college athletes, coaches, and officials, per ESPN’s David Purdum. Online Abuse Decreased By 22% Year Over Year According to Purdum, betting and match-fixing-related abuse represented 11% of nearly 4,000 messages flagged […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025
Tarleton State Coach Billy Gillispie Reinstated After Review

Tarleton State has reinstated men’s basketball coach Billy Gillispie, who was placed on temporary administrative leave Friday following an investigation into an anonymous complaint. “We’re thankful to the Texas A&M system for working expeditiously in addressing this anonymous complaint,” Tarleton State athletic director Steve Uryasz said in a statement Monday. “The welfare of our student-athletes […]

James Foglio  •  08 Oct 2025