University of Connecticut first FBS team to cancel 2020 football season
Newly-independent UConn announced it will suspend its football program for this year, citing COVID-19 health concerns, making it the first FBS team to cancel its season.
NCAA will allow student-athletes to display social justice statements on uniforms
the NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved new rules that will allow student-athletes in all sports to wear patches on their uniforms in honor and support of social justice issues.
Pac-12 joins Big Ten in eliminating nonconference games this fall
The Pac-12 Conference announced Friday it would only play conference games for fall sports this year, including football, men’s and women’s soccer and women’s volleyball.
Ivy League cancels fall sports due to coronavirus pandemic
The Ivy League on Wednesday became the first Division I conference to suspend all fall sports, including football, leaving open the possibility of moving some seasons to the spring if the coronavirus pandemic is better controlled by then.
DeSantis signs bill allowing student-athlete compensation
Surrounded by sports standouts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday put his signature on a bill intended to allow student-athletes at Florida colleges and universities to cash in on their names and likenesses.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill allowing college athletes to make money off their fame
The new rule will begin in Florida in July of 2021.
No calls for sports cuts at the University of Tampa
A growing number of college sports programs around the country have become casualties to the coronavirus pandemic. Nearly 100 teams have been cut -- from Division I to NAIA schools.
COVID-19 curtails dream season for women's basketball at University of Tampa
The University of Tampa women’s basketball team was in the midst of a historic season. The Spartans won 19 straight at one point during the 2019-2020 schedule.
Carson Kaleo prepares for a future without Florida Tech football
Carson Kaleo was preparing for the upcoming season at Division II Florida Tech. But the Melbourne, Florida school has been interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic like every other school in the country.
Spartans' coach not stressed about missing chance to defend title
The cancellation of the 2020 championship means the Spartans won't be able to defend their title this year.
Rita Lowman becomes Outback Bowl chair for 2021 game
Rita Lowman is president of Pilot Bank. And now the Outback Bowl is banking on her business experience as the newly named chair of the board of directors.
USF's athletic director preparing for financial hit
The coronavirus shutdown in sports is having widespread effects. On college campuses around the country, it's not only games that are being lost; it's also revenue.
Big Ten cancels tournament in Indianapolis due to coronavirus
The Big Ten has canceled the 2020 Big Ten Tournament in Indianapolis due to coronavirus.
Athlete compensation bill in Florida legislature faces speed bump
A fast-moving bill to allow student-athletes in Florida to hire agents and ink endorsement deal reached a speed bump Tuesday, as lawmakers attempted to reconcile differences between their dueling proposals.
Ivy League cancels men's, women's basketball tournaments due to coronavirus
League officials made the announcement Tuesday afternoon after consulting with medical and public health professionals.
Fla. Senate backs college athlete pay plan
An effort to allow Florida college athletes to make off-the-field money was approved Monday by the Senate and awaits House action. It wouldn’t take effect until July 1, 2021, giving the NCAA time to enact nationwide compensation rules for college athletes.
Florida lawmakers could extend time for NCAA on student-athlete pay
Florida lawmakers sought to delay when college athletes can begin striking endorsement deals and agreed to extend the game clock on Monday for the NCAA on its own to address the issue of compensation for the 450,000 student-athletes under its purview.
NFL Draft prospect, new father training for combine at IMG
Cam Dantzler can be found these days at IMG Academy. He’s preparing for the biggest job interview of his life: The NFL combine.
USF pentathlete breaks new barrier with the Bulls
Growing up in Sweden and getting her first taste of college life in Kansas, Adrianna Janic made a fast dash to Florida.
Dad becomes coach for UT Spartans freshman shortstop JD Urso
In Coach Joe Urso's 20th season, his son JD joins the University of Tampa Spartans baseball program. But did he accept the offer to play because of his dad, or in spite of him?