Nebraska volleyball coach John Cook's contract extension includes unique, horse-driven incentive
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.
Colleges Sport News
SEC's Greg Sankey confident NCAA Division I can operate together - ESPN
DESTIN, Fla. — As the SEC spring meetings concluded on Thursday, commissioner Greg Sankey acknowledged that while college athletics is in «uncharted waters,» he believes the NCAA Division I schools can continue to operate together, and his conference is prepared «to take a leadership role» as they all navigate the historic change.
Before Oklahoma ruled the WCWS, Omaha wore softball's crown - ESPN
The Oklahoma Sooners are back in Oklahoma City this week for the Women's College World Series and a possible four-peat. Around 13,000 fans will pack Devon Park. Social media will be buzzing about Jayda Coleman's wall-crashing catches and coach Patty Gasso's dugout maneuvers. It wasn't always this way. In 1975, the year the Sooners' program was born, Oklahoma was eliminated after just two games in front of a smattering of observers at a place called Dill Field in Omaha. There was no NIL or tailgating; the '75 national champions celebrated at a local pizza parlor and drank beer afterward on their own dime. Five decades later, the WCWS has morphed into a nationally televised event that draws 2 million viewers for the finals and showcases some of the best women's athletes in the country. This is the story of coach Connie Claussen and the 1975 Women's College World Series champions, the University of Nebraska at Omaha Maverettes.
Ex-PSU doc awarded $5.25M in suit alleging James Franklin interference - ESPN
A jury Wednesday found in favor of a former Penn State athletics team doctor who claimed that he was removed as team physician in retaliation for complaining about head football coach James Franklin interfering with medical treatment and return-to-play decisions.
Mark Sears to withdraw from NBA draft, return to Alabama - ESPN
Alabama's Mark Sears will withdraw from the NBA draft and return to school for his final season of eligibility, he told ESPN on Wednesday.
Arkansas' John Calipari eyes new 'formula' for roster building - ESPN
DESTIN, Fla. — The most jarring sight at the SEC meetings in Destin has been John Calipari walking through the hotel lobby with an Arkansas logo on his pullover.
Texas thrilled to renew Texas A&M, Arkansas rivalries in SEC - ESPN
DESTIN, Fla. — Texas won't face Arkansas and Texas A&M until November, but the excitement surrounding the return of the storied rivalries was already creating chatter this week at the SEC spring meetings, where Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian made his first appearance as an incoming member of the league.
Bronny James officially staying in NBA Draft after weighing college return, negative talk from scouts: agent
Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com.