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At long last, nearly two years after its initial discovery, the Michigan sign-stealing decision is in. In a document sent to the school on Friday, the NCAA’s Committee on Infractions sanctioned the Wolverines with the following penalties, according to sources: Advertisement • Four years probation• $50,000 fine, plus 10% of the budget for the football program• A fine equivalent to …

Resolution is coming in the sign-stealing investigation that enveloped Michigan’s national championship season, spawned a Netflix documentary and made Connor Stalions a household name. The NCAA’s Committee on Infractions is expected to issue its ruling Friday, concluding a process that began nearly two years ago. The Michigan sign-stealing scandal, like the New England Patriots “Spygate” scandal or the Houston Astros …

According to Matt Fortuna, Michigan will be facing a “record-setting fine” alongside other penalties on Friday from the NCAA. The Infractions Committee will be publicly announcing its findings of the sign-stealing scandal dating back to the 2023 season. While Fortuna did not have an exact number, he did provide the current record. “Source: Expect a potential record-setting fine to be …

Dan Wetzel Close Dan Wetzel ESPN Dan Wetzel is a senior writer focused on investigative reporting, news analysis and feature storytelling. Aug 14, 2025, 12:32 PM ET The NCAA Committee on Infractions’ long-awaited ruling in the University of Michigan‘s advanced scouting case will be publicly announced Friday, sources told ESPN, as involved parties were made aware of the upcoming release …

The wait is almost over. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel and Dan Wetzel, the NCAA has informed parties involved in Michigan’s infractions case that it will announce punishments for the Wolverines’ sign-stealing scandal on Friday. The Detroit News’ Angelique Chengelis reports the punishments will be released by noon. The NCAA has formally notified parties tied to the Michigan NCAA infractions …

The preseason AP Top 25 is expected to confirm what the preseason Coaches poll did a week ago. The first blockbuster matchup of the 2025 college football season should pit No. 1 versus No. 2. Arch Manning and the Texas Longhorns were the top program in the Coaches poll. The Ohio State Buckeyes were right behind them at No. 2. …

When Jaguars kicker Cam Little booted a 70-yard field goal on Saturday, it did not break the official NFL record, because preseason stats don’t count. But it did break the unofficial record for the longest field goal ever kicked in any football game at any level. Little’s 70-yard field goal was one yard longer than the NCAA record of 69 …

A North Carolina judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the 1983 NC State men’s basketball team, shutting down the national championship winner’s request for name, image and likeness compensation. The team was known as the “Cardiac Pack” for a series of nail-biting victories, including a 54-52 win over Houston in the 1983 national championship game. Lorenzo Charles sealed the …

With One Colossal Mistake, the NCAA Lost Control of College Football  The Wall Street Journal NCAA policy revamp gives Power 4 more influence  ESPN DI board eliminates several DI committees, increases student-athlete representation  NCAA.org Speed reads for SBJ Unpacks newsletter for August 5  Sports Business Journal NCAA restructures governance policy to give more influence to Power Four conferences  USA Today Source link

Expanding the NCAA basketball tournament is on hold for now. NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced Monday that the field for the annual spectacle known as March Madness will remain at 68 teams for the 2026 season. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Gavitt said in …