NCAA investigates unprecedented rise in academic fraud cases
The more than 20 open cases represent an “epidemic,” according to NCAA Vice President of Enforcement Jonathan Duncan.
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NCAA revenue rises for 14th straight year as changes loom
The growth comes as the Indianapolis-based NCAA prepares major governance changes aimed at providing more money to athletes, and continues to fight lawsuits and public pressure that challenge its structure.
College Playoff, NCAA to offset travel costs for athlete parents
Players in football and basketball championships will get help with family travel expenses for the first time under new policies by the College Football Playoff and the NCAA.
Butler drops ‘interim’ tag, makes Holtmann coach
Butler University is removing the interim tag from Chris Holtmann's title, making him the new head men's basketball coach. Holtmann replaces Brandon Miller, who took a medical leave in October.
New NCAA executive backs athlete image compensation
Oliver Luck hopes to rebuild trust and confidence in the NCAA. And he wants to protect the "fundamental" right of college athletes to get paid for the use of their names, images and likenesses.
Federal judge rejects NCAA concussions deal
A federal judge in Chicago rejected a proposed $75 million class-action head injury settlement with the NCAA on Wednesday, portraying the deal as too unwieldy and potentially underfunded and urging both sides to go back to the drawing board.
Oliver Luck leaving West Virginia for position at NCAA
West Virginia University Athletic Director Oliver Luck, the father of Colts QB Andrew Luck, is joining the Indianapolis-based NCAA as executive vice president of regulatory affairs.
Butler hoops tickets in hot demand; IU on the rise
Maybe it’s the promise of a strong season. Perhaps it’s the recently renovated Hinkle Fieldhouse. Either way, tickets for Butler University men’s basketball games are a hot commodity.
NCAA chief: University cutting football is ‘troubling’
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Tuesday that it was troubling to see the University of Alabama-Birmingham drop its football program, but he believes Olympic-type sports are more vulnerable to cuts as schools look at athletic budgets.
Indy sports licensing firm acquired by Texas behemoth
Learfield Sports officials said they were attracted by the expertise of the 17-year-old local firm and will retain all of its employees. Butler University and University of Indianapolis are among clients that will be affected.
LOPRESTI: 3 IUPUI players with degrees in hand have rare perspective
Meet Marcellus Barksdale. And Khufu Najee. And DavRon Williams. College-degree holders, all. Doing postgraduate work, all. And IUPUI Jaguar players, all.
UPDATE: Indianapolis to host NCAA Final Four in 2021
In addition to hosting the men’s basketball Final Four at Lucas Oil Stadium in 2021, Indianapolis will host first-round and second-round games at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in 2017.
NCAA to announce host cities for future Final Fours
The NCAA plans to announce between 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Friday on CBS Sports Network its selection of cities to host the men’s basketball Final Four in 2017 through 2020.
NCAA starts to establish new governance structure
The NCAA's Board of Directors delayed its first major vote under a new governance structure Thursday.
UPDATE: NCAA player graduation rates on the rise
College athletes are graduating at record numbers and with better rates than non-athletes, according to new statistics released Tuesday by the Indianapolis-based NCAA. Critics are balking at the interpretation of those numbers.
Judge considering $75M NCAA concussion settlement
The deal calls for the Indianapolis-based NCAA to toughen return-to-play rules for college athletes. It also would create a medical fund to test current and former athletes for brain trauma.
NCAA third-quarter lobbying tops all of 2013 amid reform push
The National Collegiate Athletic Association spent more on congressional lobbying from July through September than it did in all of 2013 as it continued to fight lawsuits challenging its structure.
NCAA chief says scholarship changes on way
NCAA President Mark Emmert said Monday there is no talk about allowing compensation for autographs and signed memorabilia, but a new model for scholarships could be approved by January.
Big Ten first league to guarantee 4-year scholarships
The policy is effective immediately, meaning all current Big Ten athletic scholarships are now guaranteed. The 14 universities in the Big Ten provide about $200 million in direct financial aid to almost 9,500 athletes in 42 sports.
NCAA asks for dismissal of 2 scholarship lawsuits
The NCAA and 11 conferences that have played major college football in recent years have filed a motion to dismiss two antitrust lawsuits that accuse the association of illegally capping compensation to athletes.