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Former Louisiana-Monroe assistant basketball coach engaged in academic misconduct

A former Louisiana-Monroe assistant men’s basketball coach engaged in academic misconduct on behalf of two men’s basketball student-athletes.

Expanded exchange zones approved in track and field

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved expanding the exchange zones to 30 meters in men’s and women’s track and field sprint relay races.

Video review challenge system approved in baseball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved giving baseball coaches two video review challenges per game where the technology is available, starting with the 2019 season.

Conferences name 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year nominees

NCAA conferences and a selection committee have nominated 154 women from a program-record 581 school nominees for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

Myles Brand honored posthumously as visionary for inclusion

Myles Brand, former NCAA president, has been named a Champion of Diversity and Inclusion. His message was: College sports can be a cultural game-changer, paving the way for a society that embraces diversity and includes various voices in its leadership.

60-second shot clock proposed in men’s lacrosse

The NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Rules Committee has recommended visual 60-second shot clocks on every possession beginning with the 2019 regular season.

DIII Presidents Council rejects snack proposal

A proposal that would have permitted schools to provide snacks incidental to athletics participation to Division III student-athletes will not move forward to a vote at the 2019 NCAA Convention.

Division II Presidents Council supports Association-wide proposals

The Division II Presidents Council this week agreed to support two Association-wide legislative proposals from the NCAA Board of Governors that are intended to increase accountability and promote fairness in college athletics.

Statement from NCAA leaders on college basketball reforms

Listen to the press call: This week, we delivered on a promise made just months ago to make profound and meaningful changes to college basketball. Ultimately, these decisions will support the success of student-athletes both on and off the...

Mega match format to be limited to certain bowling competitions

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved the mega match format to be used only during the National Collegiate Championship, conference championships and exhibitions.

Ice hockey overtime protocols approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a proposal to allow conferences to use one of two alternative formats to award points in their standings after the mandatory five-on-five, five-minute overtime period in men’s and women’s ice hockey.

Format for NCAA rifle qualifier approved

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a change to the standard match format for the NCAA rifle qualifier.

Substitution rule modified in women’s lacrosse

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a women’s lacrosse proposal that allows substitutions when the game clock is stopped.

NCAA awards over $2.1 million in grants to 9 schools

The NCAA has awarded more than $2.1 million in grants to nine Division I schools to support academic programs that help student-athletes earn their degrees.

20-second play clock recommended for baseball

The NCAA Baseball Rules Committee proposed adding two visible 20-second play clocks for all Division I baseball games, starting with the 2019 season.

NCAA appeals committee upholds Morgan State postseason ban and financial penalty

Morgan State’s softball and women’s tennis teams must serve a postseason ban.

DI SAAC weighs in on new season of competition mode

The Division I Student-Athlete Advisory Committee offered its perspective on the new football redshirt rule and the implications it may carry for other sports.

NCAA examining impact of sports wagering

As sports wagering in the United States expands, the NCAA national office is examining the long-term impact on college sports. An internal team of subject matter experts will explore how best to protect game integrity, monitor betting activity, manage sports data and expand educational efforts.

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