RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — While frustration mounts across big-time college sports, the leader of the agency formed to police NIL payments has a simple reminder: These are the rules you wrote. In an interview with The Associated Press, Bryan Seeley, the CEO of the College Sports Commission, said the CSC came into existence to enforce rules the schools themselves wrote. He says they're welcome to change those rules but complaints about his agency mostly come from schools that aren't following the very rules they wrote.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida center Rueben Chinyelu is staying in college for his senior year. That means the Gators will have their entire frontcourt back. Chinyelu formally removed his name from the NBA draft on Thursday and will rejoin fellow big men Alex Condon and Thomas Haugh, making Florida a preseason favorite to win it all for the second time in three seasons. Chinyelu went through the NBA pre-draft process and had until May 27 to decide whether to return to school or stay in the draft. The 6-foot-10, 265-pound Nigerian became the first Florida player in 50 years to average a double-double.
UNDATED (AP) — Philadelphia Eagles edge rusher Nolan Smith Jr. was arrested last week in Georgia for driving 135 mph in a 70 mph zone. The Twiggs County Sheriff’s Office said Thursday that Smith was cited for speeding and reckless driving. He posted bond and was released shortly after his arrest on May 15. Smith played at Georgia. He was selected by the Eagles in the 2023 NFL draft. Philadelphia begins organized team activities Tuesday. A sheriff’s office representative said Smith will not need to appear in court if he pays his fines. Smith is the latest former or current Georgia player to be arrested for driving offenses.
ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — The Virginia men and Texas A&M women have been crowned national champions in college tennis. This victory comes amid a challenging time for the sport, with several programs being cut due to rising costs and financial pressures. Coaches emphasize the need for visibility and innovation to sustain programs. Former Tennessee associate coach James McKie highlights the excitement of televised matches, though coverage has decreased. TCU's David Roditi and others suggest initiatives like community events to boost support. They urge programs to adapt and find ways to generate revenue to ensure their survival.
RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif. (AP) — The Big Ten is pushing to expand the College Football Playoff to 24 teams, but the question is who will televise it. Fox supports the idea, but concerns remain about how much networks will pay for games involving less popular teams. The current ESPN deal is worth $7.8 billion over six seasons. The Southeastern Conference prefers a 16-team playoff, while the Big Ten has support from the Atlantic Coast and Big 12 conferences for 24 teams. A larger playoff could eliminate conference title games, affecting revenue. The NFL's dominance in viewership is a factor in negotiations.
