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SEC, Big Ten vs. everybody? 'Protect College Sports' bill politicians rail against Power 2 leagues
For years now, the Big Ten and SEC have distanced themselves from the rest of the college sports pack. The leagues will soon distribute as much as $40 million more to their schools than any other conference; are compensating their rosters at least five times more in above-the-cap NIL dollars; and have won 10 of the last 12 football national titles. (
Yahoo! Sports)
NC State-Virginia game set for Brazil moving to Virginia, international game could not be conducted
The N.C. State-Virginia football game set to take place in Brazil as the first college football game played in South America is being relocated to the Cavaliers’ home field after organizers determined the game could not be conducted in Rio de Janeiro. The ACC said that the change comes after “extensive review with operational partners and international stakeholders.” (
Associated Press)
Duke Howell, father of former UNC QB Sam Howell, named head football coach at Charlotte's Myers Park
Myers Park High School is hiring the father of a former UNC quarterback as its next head coach. It’s not anyone in the Maye family, but Duke Howell who is taking the reins of the Mustangs’ program, the school announced. Howell is the father of Cowboys QB
Sam Howell, who starred at Sun Valley High School in Union County and was a 3-year starter at UNC. (
Yahoo! Sports)
Kenny Smith explains how Craig Sager convinced him to go into media
Longtime Inside the NBA analyst
Kenny Smith appeared on the latest edition of The Pivot podcast with hosts and former NFL stars Ryan Clark, Fred Taylor, and Channing Crowder. During the appearance, Smith said that the late, great Craig Sager, his former TNT colleague, convinced him to end his NBA playing career and join the media. (
Awful Announcing)
Why Duke vs. Michigan is leaving Madison Square Garden and moving to Miami Marlins' baseball stadium
One of the biggest nonconference games of the 2026-27 college basketball season is moving more than a thousand miles -- and into a baseball stadium. In a surprising twist, the Duke-Michigan game that was previously announced for Dec. 21 at Madison Square Garden is now expected to be played at LoanDepot Park, home of the Miami Marlins. (
CBS Sports)
2026 NCAA baseball tournament: Super regionals schedule, channels
The four teams making their debuts in supers are No. 15 Kansas, Cal Poly, Little Rock and Troy. Both Kansas and Troy will be hosting, with KU playing Oklahoma and Troy playing Little Rock. Cal Poly is paired with No. 16 West Virginia. Although it has been there before, St. John's will be making just its second appearance in supers against No. 7 Alabama. (
ESPN)
Virginia Tech receives historic $75M donation, mostly for athletics
Virginia Tech has received a historic $75 million donation, with the majority directed toward athletics, the school announced. The record donation, made anonymously by a four-generation Virginia Tech family, is set to go toward multiple initiatives, including the fundraising portion of the recently approved $229 million investment in athletics over the next four years. (
ESPN)
Michael Jordan’s NASCAR team adds Corey Heim to 2027 Cup Series lineup
Corey Heim is going to get a chance to be a full-time driver in the NASCAR Cup Series. 23XI Racing, the team co-owned by UNC and NBA legend
Michael Jordan and standout driver Denny Hamlin, announced Saturday, May 30 at Nashville Superspeedway that it has signed the 23-year-old to be a full-time Cup Series driver for the 2027 season. (
USA Today)
ACC Announces 2026 Bowl Season Schedule
The ACC, ESPN, and Bowl Season announced the 2026 bowl schedule Wednesday. The ACC’s 2026 postseason lineup includes 17 possible bowl destinations, highlighted by 15 which will be featured on ABC and ESPN. The confirmed dates, kickoff times and broadcast information are listed here with the Holiday Bowl to be announced at a later date. (
The ACC)
Big Ten, SEC say they don't support Protect College Sports Act in current form
The federal legislation that aims to provide a framework for college sports in the age of NIL deals and the transfer portal has hit a major obstacle. Or, more accurately, two major obstacles. In a joint statement issued on Tuesday, the Big Ten and SEC said they do not support the Protect College Sports Act as drafted due to “critical issues” it leaves “unresolved.” (
USA Today)