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Louisiana Tech to Pay Record Exit Fee to End 20-Game Schedule Mess

The school had been scheduled to play 20 games by CUSA and the Sun Belt.
April 14, 2026
Washington's Ben Gorsage, right, and Orland Park Sandburg's Mateo Ramiro-Garcia tangle at the start of the Class 3A state 800-meter run Saturday, May 31, 2025 at Eastern Illinois University in Charleston. Gorsage took third place, followed by Ramiro-Garcia in fourth.

Olympic Sports Face Cuts in Wake of House v. NCAA Settlement

Tennis, track and field, and swimming and diving appear heavily impacted.
June 19, 2025
Mar 30, 2025; Spokane, WA, USA; LSU Lady Tigers guard Flau'Jae Johnson (4) shoots against UCLA Bruins center Lauren Betts (51) during the second half of a Elite 8 NCAA Tournament basketball game at Spokane Arena.

Louisiana Aims to Raise Sports Betting Tax to Benefit Athletes

Louisiana lawmakers have been creative in finding state money for NIL.
June 17, 2025
Feb 22, 2025; Baton Rouge, Louisiana, USA; Florida Gators guard Alijah Martin (15) dribbles against LSU Tigers guard Cam Carter (5) during the first half at Pete Maravich Assembly Center.

Why Push to Cut College Athlete Taxes Creates ‘Prisoner’s Dilemma’

Experts say the potential pitfalls of such legislation could outweigh the benefits.
February 27, 2025