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At 32, ski racer Paula Moltzan proved that persistence conquers every mountain by capturing her first Alpine World Cup victory. Her nail-biting win by 0.01 seconds capped a 13-season comeback fueled by collegiate racing.
Brooklyn Meyer, reigning Mid-Major Player of the Year, is returning to South Dakota State women's basketball for a fifth season after a brief volleyball stint. Her comeback transforms the Jackrabbits into legitimate championship contenders.
College football fans are about to see twice the action. Starting in 2027, the playoff will expand from 12 to 24 teams, bringing more championship games directly to campuses across America.
After months of legal battles and uncertainty, safety Myles Rowser finally got cleared to play for University of Houston just in time to help his new team. His patience and faith paid off when a court ruling opened the door for his comeback.
Anthony Hankerson and 15 other athletes just got an unexpected second chance at college sports thanks to a groundbreaking court ruling. After a brief NFL stint, these players can now return to campus for one more season.
Toronto Metropolitan University's basketball team pulled off a stunning 92-71 victory against NCAA's Central Michigan, marking their first win against an American college in over a decade. The young Bold squad proved they're ready to compete at the highest level.
The Stevens Institute of Technology women's basketball team proved you can dominate in the classroom and on the court, earning national academic honors with a 3.575 GPA while winning 20 games. It's their fourth time making the prestigious list in six years.
Over 16,000 student-athletes across 418 colleges proved you can excel in the pool and the classroom, earning top academic honors this spring. Saint Francis University's swim team posted an impressive 3.64 GPA while competing at the highest level.
Three Villanova basketball players just made history, winning NCAA titles together in college and now capturing an NBA championship with the New York Knicks. Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Mikal Bridges are only the fifth group of teammates ever to accomplish this remarkable feat.
Auburn sophomore Ja'Kobe Tharp just ran the fastest 110-meter hurdles in human history, clocking 12.75 seconds at the NCAA Championships. The kid who got cut from his middle school basketball team just shattered a world record that stood for 14 years.
A 20-year-old college athlete just became the fastest 110m hurdler in history, shattering a world record that stood for 14 years. Ja'Kobe Tharp ran 12.75 seconds at the NCAA championships, leaving even himself speechless.
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.