The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACC
Read full article: The era of supersized conferences can lead to supersized chaos. Just ask the wide-open ACCThree months after it kicked off, college football's regular season is heading to a frantic finish with little decided.
ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peers
Read full article: ACC moving to 9-game football schedule starting next year, aligning with rest of Power Four peersThe Atlantic Coast Conference is moving to a nine-game league schedule for football while having teams play at least 10 games against power-conference opponents, though there will be variables due to the league’s odd number of football-playing member schools.
Cristobal blames defense for Miami's late-season collapse as Hurricanes look to 'finish' in 2025
Read full article: Cristobal blames defense for Miami's late-season collapse as Hurricanes look to 'finish' in 2025The Miami Hurricanes fell short of the ACC championship last season despite a strong start.
Big Ten's Petitti: No support for SEC's at-large bid preference for College Football Playoff
Read full article: Big Ten's Petitti: No support for SEC's at-large bid preference for College Football PlayoffThe Big Ten commissioner is reiterating the league’s preference for multiple automatic qualifiers in the next version of the College Football Playoff, increasing the likelihood of a showdown with the Southeastern Conference when the format for 2026 is decided.
Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expands
Read full article: Big 12 commissioner doubles down on preference for 5-11 playoff model if CFP expandsBig 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark is doubling down on his preference for staying with only five automatic qualifiers if the College Football Playoff does expand to 16 teams as many expect after this season.
College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to act
Read full article: College sports commissioners laud $2.8B antitrust settlement, call for Congress to actConference commissioners lauded a judge’s approval of a $2.8 billion antitrust lawsuit settlement as a means for bringing stability and fairness to an out-of-control college athletics industry.
North Carolina judges weigh GOP law shifting election board control away from Democratic governor
Read full article: North Carolina judges weigh GOP law shifting election board control away from Democratic governorNorth Carolina trial judges will soon rule if legislative Republicans' latest method to attempt to wrest control of the State Board of Elections from a Democratic governor is lawful.
ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution model
Read full article: ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution modelThe Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have approved a settlement that would end their legal fights.
ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP source
Read full article: ACC, FSU, Clemson reach proposed settlement to end legal fight, change money distribution: AP sourceA person familiar with the situation says the Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have reached a proposed settlement that would end their legal fight and change the league’s revenue-distribution model.
ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36
Read full article: ESPN exercises option extending media base-rights agreement with the ACC through 2035-36ESPN has exercised its option to extend a base-rights media deal with the Atlantic Coast Conference through 2035-36, aligning the timeline with a second deal that covers their partnership for the ACC Network.
Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: report
Read full article: Power Four seek more control over NCAA policies, including running championship events: reportYahoo Sports is reporting that a proposal from the nation’s four largest conferences would give them more authority over rule-making, policy decisions and postseason events such as March Madness.
An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football Playoff
Read full article: An Oregon win, a Clemson upset, and 'now what?' for Alabama in the College Football PlayoffUndefeated Oregon pulled off the expected and grabbed the top spot in the College Football Playoff.
Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come out
Read full article: Pride, bragging rights and more than $115M at stake when final college playoff rankings come outThere’s more than just school pride and bragging rights to all that bellyaching over who might be in and who might be out of college football’s first 12-team playoff.
ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the future
Read full article: ACC's Phillips touts financial gains, intent to fight lawsuits in assertive stance for the futureCommissioner Jim Phillips was eager to tout the financial gains of the Atlantic Coast Conference as it enters the 2024 season.
Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this year
Read full article: Sen. Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing college sports legislation this yearU.S. Senator Ted Cruz says there's a 50-50 chance of Congress passing legislation regulating college athletics by the end of the year.
ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gap
Read full article: ACC looking for ways to boost revenue, shrink financial gapAtlantic Coast Conference commissioner Jim Phillips says the league is looking for ways to boost its revenue and shrink a rising financial gap with leagues like the Big Ten and Southeastern Conference.
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Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runs
Read full article: Positive COVID-19 tests derail Kansas, Virginia tourney runsThe Jayhawks withdrew from the Big 12 Tournament on Friday after a positive COVID-19 test within the program, which led to the cancellation of their semifinal matchup with No. It is unclear what the COVID-19 issues mean for the Virginia and Kansas going forward, though the Jayhawks released a statement that they would continue preparing for the NCAA Tournament. AdThe Jayhawks learned earlier this week they would be without center David McCormack and backup forward Tristan Enaruna due to COVID-19 protocols. The NCAA Tournament will be held entirely in the state of Indiana to create what NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt has called a “controlled environment” instead of a bubble. AdThe tournament protocols include requiring each member of a team's travel party to complete seven negative COVID-19 tests before leaving for Indianapolis.
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ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissioner
Read full article: ACC hires Northwestern AD Phillips as new commissionerThe Atlantic Coast Conference hired Northwestern athletic director Jim Phillips on Monday to be the league’s next commissioner, replacing the retiring John Swofford. Phillips has been Northwestern’s AD since 2008, leading the athletic department through a period of success in competition and growth in facilities. The Chicago native has also worked at Notre Dame under current Duke athletic director Kevin White and was athletic director at Northern Illinois before taking over at Northwestern in the Big Ten. “As I’ve said many times before, having been an athletic director prior to sitting in this chair is a tremendous benefit, and that will serve him well. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the ACC had not released terms of Phillips' deal.
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Federal agents seize counterfeit COVID-19 masks, medications, testing kits
Read full article: Federal agents seize counterfeit COVID-19 masks, medications, testing kitsJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – In an effort to crack down on crimes related to the coronavirus, federal agents in Northeast Florida have seized dangerous shipments of products claiming to help with COVID-19. Homeland Security Investigations agents report criminals are preying on people during the coronavirus pandemic, trying to make millions of dollars, profiting from the crisis. The Department of Homeland Security recently launched Operation Stolen Promise, as HSI agents investigate criminals selling counterfeit personal protective equipment, unregulated coronavirus medications and COVID-19 tests. Working with U.S. Customs, Jacksonville HSI agents recently seized black market hydroxychloroquine, which some believe is a treatment for the coronavirus, in Orlando. “We’re seeing all types of things from teabags to pills, all types of supposed cures for COVID-19,” Phillips noted.

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