SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
The Southeastern Conference passed a rule Tuesday banning players who have been drafted by NFL, NBA or WNBA teams or listed on rosters in those leagues, joining the Big Ten in taking a strong stand against this month's unexpected surge of pro players trying to return to college. The SEC's rule differs from the one adopted by the Big Ten, which only included football in its decision released earlier in the day and is expected address other sports later. The news was the latest in a week of and...
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- SEC joins Big Ten in banning pros from returning to college, including basketball players
Tue, 25 Aug 2026
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz knocked out of mixed doubles at the U.S. Open
- San Diego Padres minor league coach is released from ICE custody, family says
- Sky owner says Enes Kanter Freedom is banned from home games, calling him a potential threat
- Rolapp says he will lean on PGA Tour rules when contemplating return of LIV players
- 49ers owner Jed York texted woman he believed was a prostitute before his arrest in police sting
- Quite a couple: Spouses Elina Svitolina and Gael Monfils reach US Open mixed doubles semifinals
- LeBron James and the PGA Tour to stage a two-day event at Firestone geared toward youth
- PGA Tour moving to match play for two-week Tour Championship at two courses
- English cricket and its drinking problem: Another nightclub incident leaves Root hacked off
- Mourinho says Vincius Jnior is unfairly targeted but wants him to manage his emotions better
- Angel Reese breaks WNBA record with 26 rebounds against Sparks, sets single-season record as well
- Angel Reese breaks WNBA single-game and season rebounding records as Dream beat Sparks 78-71
- Cal Raleigh hits career-high 3 homers for the Mariners against the Phillies
- RJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after spending time with 2 NBA teams
- Zandalasini scores 18 as the Valkyries beat the Lynx for 1st time in franchise history, 80-66
- Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Michael Toglia to have season-ending right shoulder surgery
- 49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to two misdemeanor charges in Ohio
- Ketel Marte could return to Diamondbacks roughly 2 weeks after strange disappearance
Mon, 24 Aug 2026
- Bills offer condolences, support to defensive tackle Ed Oliver following death of his 1-year-old son
- Texas police reveal no criminal findings and close case into death of Bills DT Ed Olivers son
- Deshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns starting quarterback over Shedeur Sanders
- Texans acquire WR Kayshon Boutte from Patriots to fill void after Jayden Higgins injury
- After a stop in the NFL, DaeQuan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
- Montreal Victoires missing PWHL championship Walter Cup trophy found and reunited with team
- Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says
- Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
- As Chases top seed, Denny Hamlin is optimistic about NASCAR title bid against surging Team Penske
- Playoff race tightens as the WNBA nears the World Cup break
- Astros and GM Dana Brown mutually agree to part ways
- Former commissioner Tim Finchem donates $13 million as PGA Tour reshapes its charity strategy
- Yordan Alvarezs Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
- Caitlin Clark scores 37 points as the Fever beat the Sky 113-90
- Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky game after he was confronted by Skys Cloud
- The 49ers acquire LB Deion Jones from the Saints for RB Zamir White, AP source says
- 49ers take star TE George Kittle off PUP list 10 days before leaving for Australia
- Yamashita matches LPGA Tours 72-hole scoring record in 9-stroke victory in Edmonton
- Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; Frances Fils beats American Tiafoe in mens final
- Fever and Sky downplay any lingering tension from Carrington foul on Cunningham
- Rahm, LIV players face uncertain future after season finale at Indy
- UEFA president Ceferin says he wont run against FIFA president but calls for Infantino to quit
Sun, 23 Aug 2026
- Wyndham Clark holds off McIlroy and Cantlay to capture BMW Championship for 3rd win this year
- MLB home run leader Schwarber punctuates Phillies unlikely comeback win over the Cardinals
- Ryan Blaney wins second consecutive NASCAR Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
- Torres scores twice in debut for PSG, Barcelona wins big and Salah scores
- Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz will start US Open mixed doubles against team from qualifying
- Scheffler says he played BMW Championship with hand, foot and mouth disease
- Kirkwood gives the Freedom 250 an American winner on the streets of downtown Washington
- Premier League: Marescas perfect day as Man City rallies for win, Liverpool grabs late equalizer
- Trump leads the IndyCar prerace in the Beast before cars zoom through Washingtons streets
- Nordic soccer associations have lost confidence in FIFA boss Infantino
- Haalands haircut: Man City star chops off his locks for the new season
- Heavy crash for Max Verstappen causes red flag at F1s Dutch Grand Prix
- Mariners Kade Anderson signs autographs, takes it all in before impressing in big league debut
- Skubal shakes off 3-run first inning, then settles in to dominate for his 1st win as a Dodger
- Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauff to meet in first all-American Cincinnati womens final in 56 years
- Reds Bleday hits for cycle in 1st 4 at-bats against Diamondbacks
- Skubal fans 11 for his first Dodgers win as Los Angeles rallies past the Pirates, 4-3
Sat, 22 Aug 2026
- Eagles JaQuinden Jackson has movement after being taken off in ambulance following injury
- Wyndham Clark pulls away for 5-shot lead at Bellerive over McIlroy and Cantlay
- Deshaun Watson calls booing by Browns fans disrespectful and personal, but QB feels love on road
- Drivers turn their attention from the buildings to the bumps while testing out DCs IndyCar track
- A thumbs-up and 30 pitches: Ohtanis latest step back toward the Dodgers mound
- NHL executive says a Texas expansion team could be approved and announced by years end
- Breanna Stewart wants a safe space as transgender debate sparks rallies at Fever games
- Man United and Tottenham make woeful starts in the Premier League to puncture preseason positivity
- Lando Norris on pole for Dutch Grand Prix as Russell cruises to sprint win
- Serena Williams will play mixed doubles with Carlos Alcaraz in her return to the US Open
- Infantino defies FIFA vice president by going to youth event in Caribbean amid global soccer rift
- Tommy Edman delivers a 2-strike, 10th-inning walk-off single as the Dodgers edge the Pirates 5-4
- Dodgers Andy Pages fractures hand on hit by pitch vs the Pirates
- Bo Nix shines in return from broken ankle, but Broncos fall to Packers 33-13
- Sex toys tossed on court interrupt WNBA games in Chicago and LA in replay of 2025 incidents
- Dodgers president shuts down sale rumors after Mark Walters $12.5B Lakers deal
- Mavs buy out Klay Thompson, who could join Heat after Doncic trade wrecked Dallas tenure
- Braves Sale says Brewers Misiorowski has probably the most impressive fastball Ive ever seen
- Victoires PWHL championship Walter Cup trophy missing after not arriving in Alberta, AP source says
- Ravens say they are aware of receiver Rashod Batemans June arrest in Georgia domestic case
Fri, 21 Aug 2026
- D-backs manager Torey Lovullo said he felt betrayed after Ketel Martes mysterious disappearance
- Mariners prized left-hander Kade Anderson to make major league debut Saturday against Cubs
- Wyndham Clark making it look easy at Bellerive and builds 1-shot lead in BMW Championship
- Arsenal, Marseille and Real Betis begin league campaigns with wins and clean sheets
- Lionel Messi and Ian Fray are fined over separate incidents involving Inter Miami teammates
- DeMar DeRozan agrees with Nuggets on 1-year deal for veteran minimum, AP source says
- Tzolis shines as Arsenal opens Premier League season by sweeping aside promoted Coventry
- IndyCar drivers amazed at downtown DC course: Its stuff that you dream of
- NCAA gets win in court on 5-year eligibility rule, but this is hardly the end of the lawsuits
- T-wolves, Lynx co-owner Lore agrees to sell his controlling stake at a $4.5B value, AP source says
- Kurt Busch shares emotional last moments with late brother Kyle Busch in Today interview
- Russell jokes that getting engaged helped him speed to pole as F1 returns at the Dutch GP
- Paredes banned 10 games as FIFA suspends 3 Argentina players for World Cup final scuffle
- Top-ranked Jannik Sinner withdraws from the US Open with a knee injury
- Jenny Simpson reveals rare heart condition caused her collapse; she will not return to running
- Bayern Munich: Musiala had neurological issue for long time, treatment change caused collapses
- Mondo can sing, too: Duplantis releases Gold as anthem for Ultimate Championship
- Angel Reese has stunning perfect shooting night in the Dreams 124-88 romp over the Sparks
- Fernando Mendoza throws a pick-6, struggles in 1st half of Raiders 22-20 preseason win over Texans
- Jury says The New York Times defamed Alabama basketball player with incorrect story about shooting
- Diamondbacks star Ketel Marte will move to 10-day injured list after mysterious absence
- No debating this win: Yankees complete a 3-game sweep with a 6-1 rout of the Orioles
- Yamashita shoots 62 to take 1st-round lead in Edmonton in the CPKC Womens Open
Thu, 20 Aug 2026
- Rory McIlroy makes quick turnaround for 5-way share of the lead at BMW as ailing Scheffler fades
- Does baseball need even more technology for plays like Pete Alonsos disputed fly ball?
- Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
- Dane Myers dropped fly with 2 outs in 9th gives Cardinals a wild 10-9 win over Reds
- Braves Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago
- NFL complains about changes by Nielsen to TV ratings measurements
- Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title
- James Harden agrees to 3-year, $97-million contract to remain with Cavaliers, AP sources say
- Cash-hungry college sports programs are starting nonprofits to make money to stay competitive
- Rio de Janeiros Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Womens World Cup
- Max Verstappen extends contract with Red Bull to 2030 after he weighed up leaving F1
- US Open singles champions to earn a record $5.5 million, total player compensation up 20%
- Grand Slam tournaments create player council to give players more input into biggest tennis events
- Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers to play NHL games in Germany in 2027
- West Ham urges fans to stop singing chant containing anti-Palestine message
- Soccer fans launch global petition urging FIFA boss Infantino to resign over World Cup betrayal
- States pour taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay, soaring costs squeeze budgets
- Brewers Pat Murphy doesnt think his team has played great. Milwaukees record suggests otherwise
- Orioles call for more technology after Pete Alonsos near-homer is ruled foul vs. Yankees
- Cavs acquiring Peyton Watson and trading Max Strus to Clippers in 4-team deal, AP source says
- 2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash
Wed, 19 Aug 2026
- Seahawks sign 2-time Pro Bowl cornerback Trevon Diggs while Terrion Arnold remains unsigned
- Jaguars acquire guard Daniel Faalele from the Giants for a 2027 6th-round pick
- No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd of the Dallas Wings is set for season-ending surgery on sore knee
- Texans receiver Jayden Higgins is out for the season with a torn ACL, AP source says
- Deputy tried to serve civil papers to Deion Sanders at Colorado practice, but coach was unavailable
- Rory McIlroy questions what value Rahm and DeChambeau have brought to LIV
- 2016 WNBA MVP Nneka Ogwumike announces shes retiring after this season, her 15th in league
- Madrids Mourinho shrugs off Rodri miss after his move to Barcelona: I dont need Rodri
- Former Wimbledon finalist Nick Kyrgios suspended after positive test for cocaine
- Crow-Armstrong makes MLB history, Bregman give Cubs another walk-off win over White Sox, 4-3
- Power surge fuels record-tying night for Brewers in 22-0 rout of Mariners
- Padres Tatis favors robbing home runs over hitting them in 5-2 win over the Mets
- Fernando Tatis Jr. robs a grand slam and hits 2 homers in Padres 5-2 win over Mets
- Ohtani reaches 30 HRs for 6th straight season as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-6
- Brewers match baseballs modern-era record for biggest shutout, beating Mariners 22-0
- Mitchell scores 29 points before sitting out 4th and Clark adds 24 as Fever beat Tempo 101-95
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