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NCAA agrees to deal to promote championship events and could lead to NIL money for athletes

The NCAA and Playfly Sports have reached agreement on a deal that will open the door to more marketing opportunities around championship events, including possible NIL deals for student-athletes.

St. John's adds forward Reed Bailey from Indiana

North Carolina and NC State are set to play a nonconference game in Greensboro

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A trailblazing women's class enters the Hall: 1996 US Olympic team, Parker, Delle Donne, Holdsclaw

North Carolina guard Seth Trimble committing to Louisville after Colorado eligibility ruling

Miami extends contract of basketball coach Jai Lucas, AP source says

Field of 68 organizes opening day marathon that features mid-major basketball programs

Tim Brosnan named sixth Big East commissioner, will succeed Val Ackerman in September

What LIer should know about college basketball recruiting

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Texas Tech signs 2 granted 5th basketball seasons, including former forward Darrion Williams

Former NBA guard Monta Ellis, a 'proud Mississippi son,' is named Alcorn State's general manager

Preliminary injunction allows Vanderbilt basketball player Jalen Washington to land at Tennessee

ESPN analyst Dick Vitale says blood tests are 'very good' after his fifth cancer diagnosis

Zakai Zeigler challenges NCAA's new 5-season model in court fight over eligibility

Kansas men's hoops signs a five-year contract to play in the Players Era Festival through 2030-31

Former Clemson forward RJ Godfrey commits to Arizona, filling a big hole in Wildcats' roster

Chancellor grants 19 college basketball players a 5th season and orders portal open Monday

Over 100 women's college basketball players team up in unionization effort

Wichita State rewards Paul Mills with a 3-year extension through 2031 after fast turnaround

St. John's basketball players Jackson, Prey team up for first pitch at Mets game

Big Ten: No league championship game if college football moves to a 24-team playoff

Honda Cup marks 50 years, reuniting trailblazing winners in New York

Virginia and coach Amaka Agugua-Hamilton reach a settlement after her sudden dismissal

Duke-Michigan rematch scrapped over broadcast rights, Texas Tech steps in at Madison Square Garden

Minnesota gives Niko Medved a contract extension and salary bump after a promising first season

NCAA Division II panel pushes shift to age-based eligibility starting in 2026-27

Pitino rounds out St. John's roster with 6-10 Hungarian Maronka

8 conferences, including Big East and ACC, announce new women's basketball officiating alliance

Only in NewsdayRubin: Kyle Cuffe Jr. is 'a St. John's baby,' says his dad, a former Red Storm player

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel says he's been fired by social media 3 times in 10 years

Only in NewsdayHow a 42-minute workout was the key to Avery Brown's St. John's commitment

A major bracket shake-up: NCAA women's tournament to seed the top 16 by true ranking next year

Michigan agrees to 2-year deal with men's basketball coach Mike Boynton, removing interim tag

Serbia's Nikola Kusturica lands at UCLA, boosting 2028 NBA draft buzz

Angel Reese secures 64th career double-double and the Dream beat the Storm 89-78 to end 5-game skid

Ohio judge grants preliminary injunction for men's, women's hoops players suing NCAA for eligibility

Wichita joins Dayton has host cities for 2027-28 opening-round games in 76-team NCAA Tournament

Northern Arizona's Shane Burcar opts to go big in the final year of his contract

AP honors Breanna Stewart as one of the top women's college players during the Top 25 poll era

Only in NewsdayOziyah Sellers hopes to take 'full advantage' of shot with Knicks' Summer League squad

Only in NewsdaySt. John's paid former coach Anderson $7.8 million in settlement

Ex-St. John's guard Sellers to get Summer League shot with Knicks

St. John's forward Donnie Freeman to miss next season following surgery on Achilles tendon

Ohio judge to make ruling next week in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule

The Pac-12 basketball tournament is returning to Las Vegas as 7 new members join

JuJu Watkins back on the court after ACL recovery as USC begins summer camp

Candace Parker, Elena Delle Donne lead Women's Basketball Hall of Fame class in Knoxville

Cheryl Reeve steps away from the WNBA grind for a Hall of Fame induction

Events like the World Cup can inspire young athletes and put parents on unfamiliar turf

Rubin: Trio of St. John's players taken in NBA Draft signals big positives

Jerome Tang rejoins Baylor staff after 4 years away at Kansas State

St. John's Ejiofor goes 23rd overall to Hawks in first round of NBA Draft

Celtics guard Derrick White takes role as president of basketball strategy with alma mater, Colorado

Rubin: NBA draft has St. John's fans on edge of their seats

Expect 'defense, defense, defense' from Storm's Yessoufou, ex-teammate says

Mike Boynton promoted to interim coach at Michigan as Dusty May leaves for the NBA, AP sources say

Only in NewsdayMitchell showcased what St. John's can do for you

Report: ESPN broadcaster Kendrick Perkins set to join Jackson State men's basketball as new GM

Green Bay's Doug Gottlieb gets contract extension after improved performance in his second sesaon

Area colleges

Only in NewsdayJosiah Brown's long-awaited return to football field is happening close to home

Only in NewsdayThis former LIU football player is now a coach on his dad's staff in the NFL

Only in NewsdayFor the summers of 1970-71, they were the LI Giants

Ward Melville QB Hudson Philbrick commits to Stony Brook

Can East Islip's Regis propel SBU football to the top of the CAA?

St. John's Freeman will miss season with Achilles injury

St. John's baseball, with 14 LI players, will face Alabama in Super Regional

Yessoufou says St. John's commitment wasn't financially motivated

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