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Nearly 175 college athletes just spent four days learning how to turn their playing careers into professional success. The NCAA's Career in Sports Forum connected student-athletes with mentors, industry leaders, and each other to map out their futures beyond the game.
UNC Charlotte spring athletes delivered one of the most successful seasons in school history, capturing conference championships and making program firsts. The 49ers won their second straight men's golf title while women's tennis earned their first-ever NCAA Tournament victory.
Two Nigerian sprinters just rewrote the NCAA record books with performances that rank among the fastest in world history. Samuel Ogazi and Kayinsola Ajayi led a four-medal sweep that signals a golden era for Nigerian athletics.
Two Danville, Illinois natives just made history by winning their first NCAA cheerleading national championship together. Coach Zach Mittman led his McKendree University team to victory with former hometown athlete Rudy Nicholas competing on the squad.
Adaejah Hodge just ran the fifth-fastest 100 meters in women's history, breaking a seven-year NCAA record that many thought untouchable. The University of Georgia freshman and Olympic athlete posted 10.63 seconds, erasing Sha'Carri Richardson's legendary 10.75 mark by a stunning 12 hundredths of a second.
Four University of Toledo sports teams just earned perfect 1,000 scores on the NCAA's Academic Progress Rate, proving student athletes can dominate both in competition and the classroom. All 16 Rocket varsity programs scored well above national standards.
College hockey players who mentor the next generation can now apply for a $2,500 postgraduate scholarship that rewards their dedication both on and off the ice. The seventh annual College Hockey Inc. Scholarship celebrates NCAA athletes who build the game by supporting youth hockey.
A sophomore from tiny Olivet, South Dakota, is making waves in college track and field, scoring personal bests against Division I competition. Ashton Massey's journey from rural Menno High School to national qualifying status shows how small towns produce big talent.
Caroline Kelly balanced All-American soccer, a perfect GPA in biomedical engineering, and community service at Tufts University. Now she's one of just 21 female athletes nationwide to earn a prestigious NCAA postgraduate scholarship.
G. Anthony Grant led MIT to four NCAA championships in a single year, earning him recognition as one of the nation's top athletics directors. His leadership transformed the program into a national powerhouse while keeping student success at the center.
A Texas A&M freshman just ran the second-fastest indoor 800 meters by a first-year student in NCAA history, part of a record-breaking day where four athletes rewrote their school's history books. Peter Narumbe's incredible 1:46.13 finish marks his fourth straight win to start his college career.
World Athletics rejected attempts by Turkey to recruit elite Kenyan runners through lucrative contracts, protecting the integrity of international competition. The decision reinforces that national teams should be built through homegrown talent, not checkbooks.
University of Washington student-athletes just proved you can excel on the field and in the classroom, scoring a near-perfect 993 on their latest academic progress report. Twelve teams earned perfect 1,000 scores while the entire athletic department keeps raising the bar.
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.
The News-Gazette celebrates over two decades of exceptional Illinois athletes who've defined excellence in their sports. From basketball stars to Olympic gymnasts, these athletes represent the best of college athletics.
March Madness is getting bigger, bringing more schools into college basketball's biggest showcase and generating over $131 million in new revenue for member institutions. The expansion creates opportunities for 12 additional teams while strengthening financial support across college athletics.
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Botswana made history by hosting Africa's first ever World Athletics Relays, delivering a world-class event and clinching gold in front of an ecstatic home crowd. The two-day spectacle in Gaborone proved Africa has come of age on the global athletics stage.
Sarah Firth earned All-American honors six times while majoring in economics and volunteering with bleeding disorder camps. Now she's one of just 21 female athletes nationwide to receive the prestigious NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship.
The University of Oklahoma just shattered its fundraising record, pulling in $241 million to support college athletes as sports enter a new era of revenue sharing. Nearly 24,000 donors stepped up, more than doubling last year's total.
Cole Stencel shattered a decade-old track record while six Saint John's University athletes competed for their shot at the national championship. The Minnesota junior ran the 1,500 meters in 3:47.49, breaking a mark that stood since 2015.
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