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Iowa to retire Caitlin Clark's No. 22 jersey in February

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North Carolina announces 5-year deal with Bill Belichick to take over as coach of the Tar Heels

The deal requires approval by UNC trustees, though that board hadn't announced a new meeting as of Wednesday night.
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College athletes are getting paid and fans are starting to see a growing share of the bill

“Maintaining a high level of support for our 29 NCAA athletic programs will take an elevated commitment from everyone,” one athletic director wrote to fans.
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NCAA Division I council eliminates national letter of intent program

The NCAA is making several changes that will affect recruiting.
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Agent: College QB sitting out season because $100,000 promised hasn't been paid

The college quarterback's agent said an assistant coach promised $100,000 if he were to transfer, but no formal NIL contract was signed.
Local News

Daughter of Kansas City Chiefs owner goes viral for dorm room decorations at SMU, where she'll be a cheerleader this fall

Ava Hunt, 19, is a legacy at The Hilltop. Her father, uncle and grandfather were all Mustangs -- and plenty of her cousins, too.
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College football preseason AP Top 25 rankings revealed

Conference realignment created an unprecedented preseason poll with just four conferences represented.
Black Bears

UMaine athletes cashing in on NIL deals with help from new local organization

The Bear Down Collective connects student-athletes with donors and businesses to help maximize their earnings through endorsements, appearances, and autographs.
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'I do not apologize': Jim Harbaugh again denies knowing about Michigan sign-stealing scheme

“Today, I do not apologize. I did not participate. I was not aware nor complicit in those said allegations."
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Some college athletes may qualify as employees, US appeals court rules

The ruling is a setback for the NCAA, which had hoped to have the case dismissed.
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Cannabis removed from NCAA's banned drug list for football athletes

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman said in a statement that cannabis products “do not provide a competitive advantage.”
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Dan Hurley to stay at UConn, says school

Hurley made the decision after ESPN reports that Lakers made a 'substantial' offer.