Athletics

Women's equestrian team settles with Delaware State U., which is second university this year to fail in bid to replace a women's team with a competitive cheerleading squad.

Patriot League, which includes selective liberal arts colleges, decides not to decide on athletic aid for pigskin players.

University of Alabama football coach Nick Saban is frequently heralded as "the most powerful man in Alabama" and "the most powerful man in sports." But college athletics were not always so influential. In Ronald A.

Group advocating big-time football playoff system files new IRS complaint against bowl games.

First report on completion rates for those playing at NCAA Division III institutions, which do not offer sports scholarships, reveals consistency.

Proposal banning early unofficial athletic scholarship offers among those to be considered at upcoming NCAA convention.

Emmert defends association's handling of high-profile football violations, says it must clarify its "values" and rulebook.

At NCAA convention, Division II votes to delay start of practice in the fall, and Division I presidents revive proposal to require at-risk freshman athletes to attend summer school.

Unprecedented deal with ESPN will put Texas' teams (and professors?) on display 24/7 -- and bring the university as much as $12 million a year.

Positive reviews abound after first truncated fall athletic seasons in NCAA Division II; some critics say Division I should follow suit.