Legislators
United States Senators Chris Murphy, Richard Blumenthal, Bernie Sanders, and Cory Booker have written to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation in opposition to the SCORE Act, a bill that would grant the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) broad antitrust immunity. The senators argue that this
Athletes
The International Olympic Committee has recommended a global boycott of sporting events in Indonesia after the country banned Israeli athletes from participating in the ongoing gymnastics world championships in Jakarta. The IOC's executive board stated that it would "cease any form of dialogue" with Indonesia regarding
Sports associations
The NCAA has approved a rule change allowing student-athletes and athletic department staffers to gamble on professional sports for the first time. This decision, which was first adopted by the Division I Administrative Committee earlier this month, was officially approved by the Division II and III councils on Wednesday. The
Sports associations
As Victor Okorie, a seasoned athlete and Performance Director of the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), put it, every season in Nigerian athletics is a new race. With the 2026 Enugu National Sports Festival on the horizon, Okorie and his team are working tirelessly to ensure Nigerian athletes thrive on
Legislators
A coalition of former college and professional athletes joined U.S. Senators Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), Cory Booker (D-N.J.), and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) in warning that the SCORE Act would roll back gains made by athletes, leave them vulnerable to exploitation, and shut the door on collective bargaining rights. The
Athletes
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has expressed "great concern" over Indonesia's refusal to issue visas for Israeli athletes participating in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships due to the Israeli genocide in Gaza. The incident has sparked a diplomatic row, with the IOC emphasizing its commitment to
College sports
Northwest Missouri State University redshirt freshman quarterback Zechariah Owens has been making waves in the 2025 season, showcasing exceptional skills on the field. In the seventh week of the season, Owens led his team to a 49-32 victory against Central Missouri, accounting for six touchdowns in the process. This impressive
College sports
As fall arrives, two comprehensive bills aimed at reforming college sports are struggling to find backing in Congress due to their divergent priorities. The NCAA and conferences are working to rebuild momentum, but the road to reform remains uncertain. Both bills are designed to address the changing landscape of college
College sports
The federal government's proposed measures to reform college sports, including the SCORE Act and the SAFE Act, have made little progress since the House v. NCAA settlement took effect in July 2025. Despite their ambitious aims, critics argue that these bills fail to protect smaller schools, Olympic sports,
College sports
The Dickinson College Athletics program in Pennsylvania recently played host to a chapter of the state's Special Olympics program, welcoming talented competitors from surrounding school districts to Carlisle. On October 2nd, the sound of cheering echoed across Biddle Field as college athletes became teammates and biggest fans, walking
College sports
The NCAA Division I Administrative Committee adopted a proposal on October 8, 2025, allowing student-athletes and athletics department staff members to bet on professional sports, subject to approval by NCAA Divisions II and III. This change would relax the long-standing ban on sports betting by student-athletes and staff, but betting
Sports associations
Japan's sports organizations have long struggled with reports of physical and verbal abuse against athletes. However, a recent development has given new hope to those fighting against such mistreatment. The Japan Association of Athletics Federations (JAAF) has issued a Human Rights Policy and an Integrity Code of Conduct,
