NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

College sports leaders have been pleading with Congress to help the NCAA with a federal law to regulate the way athletes can be paid for NIL deals. LAS VEGAS — NCAA President Charlie Baker wants to create a new tier of Division I where schools with the most athletic resources can offer unlimited educational benefits, … Read more

Spurs fans cry foul with OKC’s Holmgren winning the Rookie of the Month Award over Wembanyama

Spurs fans are miffed that Wemby got passed up for the honor. SAN ANTONIO — The NBA announced the Thunder’s Chet Holmgren as the Western Conference Rookie of the Month for October and November and it is not sitting well with San Antonio Spurs fans. Wembanyama was nominated for the award but that still doesn’t … Read more

Baylor to hire Jake Spavital as new Offensive Coordinator

WACO, Texas — Baylor Football will soon have a new offensive coordinator. Sources have confirmed with 6 News that Jake Spavital will be hired as the new offensive coordinator at Baylor. Spavital served as offensive coordinator for the University of California, Berkeley Golden Bears, finishing the season 6-6 overall. Spavital also spent four seasons as … Read more

Nevada hires Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate as new head coach

Choate is expected to stay with Texas through the College Football Playoff. AUSTIN, Texas — Nevada has named Texas co-defensive coordinator Jeff Choate its new head football coach, the school announced Monday. Choate has been co-defensive coordinator and inside linebackers coach at Texas since 2021. This season, the Longhorn defense ranks third nationally in rushing … Read more

Heisman finalists: LSU QB Daniels, Oregon QB Nix, Washington QB Penix Jr., Ohio St. WR Harrison Jr.

This year’s winner will be announced Saturday in New York. NEW YORK — LSU’s Jayden Daniels, Oregon’s Bo Nix and Washington’s Michael Penix Jr., transfer quarterbacks who have all played at least five college seasons, and Ohio State receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. were announced as the Heisman Trophy finalists on Monday night. The Heisman has … Read more