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NCAA Council votes to limit eligibility for second-time transfers to curb ballooning portal usage

January 11, 2023Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressed, Transfer PortalCBSSports, NCAA, NCAA Division I Council, NCAA Football, Shehan Jeyarajah, Transfer Portal, Waivers

The NCAA Division I Council approved legislation on Wednesday to limit waivers for second-time transfers. Tap below to read the report from Shehan Jeyarajah of CBSSports. https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/ncaa-council-votes-to-limit-eligibility-for-second-time-transfers-to-curb-ballooning-portal-usage/

PG Preseason Top 25 Rankings

January 5, 2023Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, Polls, SEC BaseballCollege baseball, Craig Cowart, NCAA, Perfect game, Preseason Top 25, SEC Baseball, Vincent Cervino

The first Top 25 of 2023 is upon us. Tap below to read the article by Vincent Cervino and Craig Cowart of Perfect Game. https://www.perfectgame.org/Articles/View.aspx?article=21545

In memoriam: Cliff Gustafson

January 2, 2023Articles, College Baseball, College World Series, NCAA, News, PressedCliff Gustafson, NCAA, NCAA Baseball, Texas Longhorns Baseball

Legendary Texas Baseball coach, College Baseball Hall of Famer and Texas Athletics Hall of Honor member passed away January 2, 2023. Tap below to read the report by the University…

Elgton Jenkins and Packers reportedly agree to $74M 4-year extension, 2nd highest for an NFL guard

December 23, 2022Articles, FYI, News, NFL, PressedCallie Lawson-Freeman, Elgton Jenkins, Green Bay Packers, Mississippi State Bulldogs, Mississippi State Football, NFL, Yahoo Sports

Former Mississippi State football great Elgton Jenkins has signed a huge contract extension with the Green Bay Packers. Tap below to read the report from Callie Lawson-Freeman for Yahoo Sports.…

Hailstate Baseball Camp for Women

December 19, 2022Articles, Camps, College Baseball, Events, News, PressedCamps, Clinics, Coaching staff, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, NCAA, SEC

Join the Baseball coaching staff for camps and clinics geared to improve your baseball skills. Tap below for information or to register https://www.hailstatecamps.com/baseball/

Significant NLRB Move Will Aid Pursuit of College Athletes Becoming Employees

December 15, 2022Articles, College Football, FYI, NCAA, News, PressedDivision I, FBS, NCAA Football, NLRB, Ross Dellenger, Sports Illustrated, USC Trojans

The National Labor Relations Board’s Los Angeles Region plans to pursue unfair labor practice charges against USC, the Pac-12 and the NCAA as single and joint employers of FBS football…

Angels acquire slugging outfielder Hunter Renfroe from Brewers in exchange for trio of pitchers

November 22, 2022Articles, MLB, News, PressedHunter Renfroe, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs

The Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday acquired outfielder Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers. Tap below for more info. https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/angels-acquire-slugging-outfielder-hunter-renfroe-from-brewers-in-exchange-for-trio-of-pitchers/

Brown’s Olivia Pichardo makes history as first female player in NCAA Division I baseball history

November 21, 2022Articles, College Baseball, NCAA, News, PressedBrown University, First Female Player, Ivy League, Lorenzo Reyes, NCAA, NCAA Division 1 baseball, Olivia Pichardo, USAToday, Varsity roster

Brown University announced Monday that it will have the first woman in the history of NCAA Division I baseball to be on an active varsity roster. Tap below to read…

A’s Claim OF Brent Rooker off Waivers from Kansas City

November 18, 2022Articles, Minor League Baseball, MLB, News, PressedBrent Rooker, Kansas City Royals, Mississippi State Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldog Baseball, Mississippi State Bulldogs, MLB Draft Prospects, Oakland Athletics, San Diego Padres

The Oakland A’s claimed outfielder Brent Rooker off waivers from the Kansas City Royals, the club announced. Tap below to read the release from MLB.com https://www.mlb.com/press-release/press-release-a-s-claim-of-brent-rooker-off-waivers-from-kansas-city

Letter from LEAD1 proposes appointing COO of college football

November 17, 2022Articles, College Football, NCAA, News, Pressedcollege football, COO, ESPN, FBS Football, FBS Governing Board, Heather Dinich, LEAD1, NCAA, NCAA Football

Leaders throughout college athletics are considering appointing a chief operating officer of college football who would report to a proposed FBS football governing board. Tap below to read the article…