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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...

Wilson named managing director of inclusion

Executive Vice President of Inclusion and Human Resources Katrice Albert announced Amy Wilson, director of inclusion, will now serve as the inaugural managing director of inclusion. In this role, Wilson will be responsible for providing...

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.

Ice hockey overtime proposal modified

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee voted to alter its overtime proposals after receiving membership feedback.

DIII Management Council proposes loosening rules on meals, snacks

Rules related to what meals and snacks Division III schools can provide to student-athletes may soon grow more permissive.

Regional sites named for 2021 and 2022 DI Women’s Basketball Championship

The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee has awarded regional-round hosting duties for the 2021 and 2022 championships to seven cities, with Spokane, Washington, hosting in both years.

DII Management Council supports transfer proposal

One month after Division I adopted a new rule that gives more control to student-athletes looking to transfer, support is growing for a similar change in Division II.

Final Four sites selected for 2023 through 2026

The NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee selected Houston, Phoenix, San Antonio and Indianapolis to host the 2023-2026 Final Fours.

Three schools to join DII

Division II will add three schools to its ranks this fall, the Division II Membership Committee determined this week at a meeting in Indianapolis.

Kevin White to chair DI Men’s Basketball Committee in 2019-20

Kevin White, the vice president and director of athletics at Duke, has been named the chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee for the 2019-20 season.

NCAA schools announce nominees for 2018 Woman of the Year

NCAA member schools have nominated a record 581 female college athletes for the 2018 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

DIII committee backs alcohol sales at joint championships

While Division III members have expressed little interest in allowing alcohol sales at standalone Division III championships, beer and wine may soon be permitted at any future joint championships held with Division I.

2018 NCAA CHOICES grant program selects winners

Here are the 2018 winning institutions and their project abstracts that they will use as a guide when developing their projects...

CSMAS forms new concussion advisory group

A new concussion advisory group will soon be formed to help guide the implementation of accepted best practices on campus.

NCAA launches search for executive vice president

The NCAA has launched a national search to identify candidates for its executive vice president of regulatory affairs position. The position will oversee the three groups that manage the NCAA national office’s regulatory functions: academic and membership affairs, the Eligibility Center and enforcement.

DI to take fresh look at academic integrity rules

The Division I Committee on Academics began reviewing academic integrity rules this week with an eye toward working with other Division I governance bodies to clarify and enhance the rules adopted in 2016.

DIII committee proposes uses for new revenue

The Division III membership dues increase that will go into effect this year will generate more than $500,000 of additional income for the division — but how will that money be spent?

Uniform rule recommended in track and field

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Track and Field Rules Committee recommended all members of teams must wear the same uniforms, starting in the 2018-19 academic year.

Autonomy conferences adjust aid rules

In an expected next step, the autonomy conferences Tuesday voted to allow schools to cancel a student’s scholarship at the end of a term if the student-athlete notifies the school of an impending transfer.

Standardized overtime proposed in ice hockey

The NCAA Men’s and Women’s Ice Hockey Rules Committee approved a standardized overtime format for all regular-season games and in-season tournaments beginning with the 2018-19 season.

SEC to experiment with third official in women’s volleyball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved an experimental rule allowing the Southeastern Conference to use a third referee for all video review in all 2018 regular-season conference matches.

Football Oversight Committee expands

The Division I Football Oversight Committee has undergone structural changes and conducted its first meeting with its new composition this week.

Delay rules adjusted in men’s basketball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved changes to delay of game rules to differentiate between delays caused by the coach and those caused by a player.

Women’s basketball adds padding rule

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel approved a rule in women’s basketball permitting padding to cover elbow, hand, finger, wrist or forearm guards, casts, or braces made of fiberglass, plaster, metal or another nonpliable substance. The items must be covered on all exterior sides and edges with a slow-rebounding foam of not less than a half-inch thickness.