NCAAW
Women's College Basketball
Judge grants injunction to pro players seeking LSU return
Dae'Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris have been cleared to return to college football after brief stints in the NFL, according to a judge's orders, setting up a dramatic showdown between the SEC and LSU.
Why JuJu Watkins is a player to watch this season
Why JuJu Watkins is a player to watch this season
Koval details LSU exit: Adding Russian player 'deeply personal'
Ukrainian center Kate Koval issued a statement on Instagram on Wednesday explaining she decided to leave LSU in order to "remain true to myself, my values and my country" after the Tigers signed a Russian recruit.
Why UConn's Sarah Strong is a player to watch this season
Why UConn's Sarah Strong is a player to watch this season
With $6.5 million left on deal, UCLA fires AD Martin Jarmond
UCLA fired athletic director Martin Jarmond on Monday, with chancellor Julio Frenk explaining in a letter to the UCLA community that the Bruins' athletic program "currently carries a significant financial deficit, and its current path is not sustainable."
Why Hannah Hidalgo is a player to watch this season
Why Hannah Hidalgo is a player to watch this season
Players Era women's hoops showcase to feature 7-figure NIL pool
The 2026 Players Era Women's Basketball Showcase -- which includes expected preseason top-10 squads South Carolina, USC, Texas and Duke -- will feature a seven-figure NIL pool, one of the largest in women's college sports history.
Sankey, SEC 'prepared to contest' judge's order in Louisiana
Though the SEC said it will comply with an order that prohibits commissioner Greg Sankey from punishing schools if they roster a player who returns from a pro contract, the league said in a statement Sunday that it will defend its rights in court.
College basketball eligibility: What to know about latest rulings
What do the conferences' new rules mean for college eligibility -- including LSU's roster? What we know so far.
Ruling: SEC can't sanction teams using players with NFL ties
A temporary restraining order prohibits the SEC from enforcing a new rule that threatens stiff penalties for any team that uses a player who previously signed a contract to play in the NFL, NBA or WNBA.
ACC joins other Power 4 conferences in banning pros from returning
The ACC passed a resolution Thursday banning professionals from returning to college in football, plus men's and women's basketball, joining the other Power 4 conferences in setting forth eligibility enforcement.
Big 12 announces ban on all professionals from returning
The Big 12 has unanimously agreed to ban professionals from returning in all sports, the conference announced Wednesday.
Big Ten rewards commissioner Tony Petitti with five-year extension
The Big Ten and commissioner Tony Petitti agreed to a five-year contract extension that will keep him with the conference through the summer of 2033, the league announced Wednesday.
Sources: SEC to suspend head coaches who add pro players
SEC schools that bring back NFL, NBA or WNBA players to their programs will face steep discipline under a new policy unanimously approved by the conference's 16 members, sources confirmed to ESPN.
SEC draws rule to stop NFL, NBA, WNBA players from returning
After the Big Ten passed a rule stopping players returning from the NFL from playing at its schools, the SEC followed suit but took it further, adding basketball in announcing a policy forbidding members from rostering anyone from the NFL, NBA and WNBA.
The types of highlight-reel plays Hannah Hidalgo is bringing back this season
The types of highlight-reel plays Hannah Hidalgo is bringing back this season
Koval of Ukraine leaves LSU after Tigers sign Russian player
Ukrainian center Kate Koval is leaving LSU less than two weeks after the Tigers brought in a player from Russia.
Court halts order, denies extra year of eligibility
In a legal victory for the NCAA, a federal appeals court has temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college an extra year of eligibility.
Greg Sankey, in filing, speaks out against pros returning to NCAA
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey asked a judge to uphold NCAA rules that prevent athletes from returning to play in college.
NCAA lands new deal to promote championship events
The NCAA and Playfly Sports have agreed to a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.
Women's college basketball recruiting: Top 25 players regardless of class
Kaleena Smith is the best high school player in the country. Which 2027, 2028 and 2029 prospects join her? Plus, college recruiting updates.
Notable Walk-Offs: Reflect on historic moments across the SEC
On SEC Now, Dari Nowkhah and Matt Stinchcomb look back on some of the most legendary moments from SEC history across all sports.
Sources: Michigan State to hire Western Michigan AD Bartholomae
Michigan State is finalizing a deal to hire Western Michigan athletic director Dan Bartholomae as its new AD, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Monday.
Basketball HOF class of 2026 honors women's hoops, NBA icons
Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headlined a 2026 Hall of Fame class that honored women's hoops as well as NBA luminaries such as Doc Rivers, Mike D'Antoni and Amar'e Stoudemire.
Hidalgo, Strong among NCAA players inking NIL deals with Unrivaled
Women's college basketball stars Hannah Hidalgo, Sarah Strong and Madison Booker are among a notable group of NCAA players signing NIL deals with Unrivaled.
Don't miss "The Trade" with Andscape's Kelley L. Carter
Don't miss "The Trade" with Andscape's Kelley L. Carter
Diana Taurasi tales: Untold stories about retired WNBA legend
"We got Diana" ... and you don't forget a legend like that. Here's a look at Diana Taurasi from teammates who knew her best.
Reports: Sankey reminds SEC schools to follow eligibility rules
Commissioner Greg Sankey sent a memo to SEC members reminding them to move carefully when adding players suddenly allowed by court rulings to seek a fifth year of eligibility.
Senate vote on college sports bill now slated for September
The Protect College Sports Act failed to reach a vote during an all-night, pre-recess session in the Senate, though the bill did gain a spot on next month's calendar after the chamber comes back from its summer break.
NCAA and FBI announce partnership to combat athlete sexploitation
As college athletes become bigger targets for sexual exploitation online, the NCAA and FBI announced a partnership Monday to educate athletes on how to prevent private images from falling into the wrong hands.