Friday, June 5, 2026

College Sports

College sports is in a period of major change—from NIL and revenue sharing, to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Front Office Sports reports on the latest news and biggest changes from campus to courtroom.

Apr 18, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; ESPN analysts Richard Jefferson (left) and Tim Legler (center) and play-by-play announcer Mike Breen during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Houston Rockets at Crypto.com Arena.

ESPN’s Tim Legler: ‘I Don’t Think About Coaching Anymore’

Legler is making his NBA Finals broadcasting debut.
June 5, 2026
FILE PHOTO: U..S. President Donald Trump speaks at the site of ongoing construction of the planned White House ballroom in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.

How the Big Ten and SEC Found Themselves Opposing Trump

The bill is considered dead if it doesn’t pass the Senate before August.
June 5, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) listens as Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks during a hearing on the “Protect College Sports Act” before the Senate Commerce Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026.

Senate Bill Causes Rifts in Longtime College Sports Alliances

Saban testified in favor of the bill, while the SEC is against it.
June 4, 2026

Expensive Texas Tech Roster Brings New Fans to College Softball

NIL discussion and transfer controversies are drawing attention to the Red Raiders.
June 3, 2026