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For the first time ever, a college sports bill has passed through committee, moving closer to protecting 500,000 college athletes across America. The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act cleared a major hurdle with a 19-9 vote, even as the nation's two wealthiest athletic conferences pushed back.
Mid Michigan College just wrapped its best winter sports season ever, with basketball teams reaching nationals and a bowler becoming the school's first All-American. The women's basketball team went undefeated in conference play while bowling's Paige Vallad and Evan Daly rewrote the record books.
Anna Roessner shattered her conference record in her very first college meet, clocking 7.36 seconds in the 60-meter dash. The Hillsdale College freshman is already ranked first nationally in Division II and named Freshman of the Year.
Women's rugby is exploding across American colleges, with more than two dozen teams competing for a national title and just 10 programs away from becoming a full NCAA championship sport. From Olympic success to social media stars, the sport is riding a wave of momentum that could transform women's athletics.
World Rugby just unveiled an ambitious six-year plan to inject over $1 billion into the sport, with a special focus on growing women's rugby and expanding into the massive U.S. market. The strategy leads up to the 2031 Men's Rugby World Cup in America and promises to transform how the sport invests in players, competitions, and communities worldwide.
A Boston nonprofit has spent 15 years connecting children facing serious illness and disability with college sports teams, creating life-changing friendships. More than 4,500 kids have joined teams as official members, attending practices and building confidence alongside 112,500 student athletes.
Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.
When Quinnipiac University cut its women's rugby program to club status, Olympic medalist Ilona Maher spoke up for the athletes losing scholarships and their futures. Her powerful response is shining a light on what really matters in college sports.
Geneva High School's Ella Haeseler just wrapped up her senior track season and is heading to Cleveland State University to keep throwing. She's carrying on a family tradition that stretches back over a century.
A small Indiana college's tennis team just won their first-ever national tournament match, with freshman Marin Kawano clinching the dramatic 4-3 victory. The Leafs are making history one match at a time.
A college baseball player's memorable miscue turned a routine fly ball into a two-run homer when the ball bounced off his head and over the fence. The play echoes a famous 1988 moment, proving that even athletes' toughest days can bring smiles.
Ghana just passed a landmark bill creating a dedicated sports fund to solve decades of underfunding that's held back athletes. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this stable financing will transform how the country develops talent and competes globally.
A Kentucky college cheer team just made school history by claiming their first-ever national championship after staging an impressive comeback in the finals. Six graduating seniors led Georgetown College to victory at the UCA College Nationals in Orlando, proving years of dedication can pay off in spectacular fashion.
Boston College baseball claimed the Beanpot Championship with a 3-1 victory over Northeastern, sparked by Luke Gallo's clutch performance. The Eagles rallied from behind and weathered a 40-minute rain delay to bring the trophy back to Chestnut Hill.
University of Texas golfer Farah O'Keefe capped off a perfect season by winning the sport's highest collegiate honor after claiming the NCAA individual championship. The world's top-ranked amateur golfer finished in the top 10 in every single tournament she played this year.
Mixed martial arts just became a compulsory event at Nigeria's biggest sporting competition, opening doors for fighters nationwide. The 2026 National Sports Festival in Enugu will mark the first time MMA athletes compete alongside traditional sports on the national stage.
Springfield College's athletic department just shattered fundraising records for the second year running, with over 1,600 donors rallying to support student athletes. The giving day triumph helped push the entire college past $1 million in donations for the first time ever.
A small Montana college just extended the most dominant streak in collegiate forensics history. The Carroll College Talking Saints claimed their 36th consecutive regional championship while celebrating kindness and hard work.
After years of trying, Ithaca College's men's swim and dive team finally broke through to win their first Liberty League Championship, while the women extended their winning streak to six straight titles. Five program records fell in a single historic meet that had the whole natatorium celebrating. #
Kazakhstan's Paralympic Committee just got a boost with a new vice president who's already making waves in sports leadership. The announcement comes as the nation gears up for its biggest adaptive sports challenge of the year.
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