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- 1Before the Cornell case, a mother's fear of groups of college boys▼Long before the Cornell case, I learned to fear a group of college boys. Here’s what I hope we teach our sons.
A Boston Globe columnist reflects on the case at Cornell University, writing that long before it made headlines she had learned to fear groups of college-aged men. The essay argues that parents and educators should focus on how boys are raised, urging that sons be taught responsibility, empathy and restraint, and that the conversation shift from individual incidents to the culture young men grow up in.
- 2Bill targeting NIL could also reshape US Olympic prospects▼How a bill intended to rein in NIL and 'protect' college sports could also save the US Olympic team
A bill aimed at reining in name, image and likeness payments and 'protecting' college sports is drawing wide coverage because it could have a major side effect: safeguarding the US Olympic team. American Olympic programmes rely heavily on college athletics as a training pipeline, so changes to how college athletes are paid could directly affect future medal hopes. Outlets including AP News and ABC News are picking up the analysis.
- 3College swimmer Xavier Ruiz sets sights on the Olympics▼With college accolades under his belt, swimmer Xavier Ruiz is setting his sights on the Olympics
Swimmer Xavier Ruiz, who built a record of collegiate accolades during his college career, is now aiming for the Olympics. The story highlights his rise through college swimming and his ambition to compete at the highest international level, drawing attention as coverage of Olympic hopefuls picks up pace.
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Seventh-ranked Alabama beat No. 21 Oklahoma in a college football matchup between two Southeastern Conference programs. The Crimson Tide took care of the Sooners, living up to their higher ranking. Fans and analysts are reacting to the result and what it means for both teams' conference standing and playoff hopes as the season progresses.
- 5Dylan Raiola and Oregon beat USC after losing Dante Moore▼Dylan Raiola and Oregon take care of business against USC after losing Dante Moore
Oregon defeated USC in a college football game, with Dylan Raiola leading the team after quarterback Dante Moore went down with an injury. The win is being framed as a statement that the Ducks can still take care of business even without their starter under center, keeping them firmly in the College Football Playoff conversation.
- 6No. 22 Houston faces No. 13 Texas Tech on FOX●No. 22 Houston Cougars vs No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders 🏈 FOX College Football
The No. 22 Houston Cougars meet the No. 13 Texas Tech Red Raiders in a ranked college football matchup broadcast on FOX. Both teams enter with Top 25 standing, making the game significant for conference positioning and playoff hopes. Fans are weighing in on how Houston's offense will handle Texas Tech's defense in the high-profile clash.
- 7Penn State's Season Over After Loss to Wisconsin●Penn State's Season Seemingly Over After Loss To Wisconsin
Penn State lost to Wisconsin, a defeat that effectively ends the Nittany Lions' season hopes. The loss removes them from realistic contention, prompting fans and sports outlets to react to a disappointing finish for a program that entered the year with high expectations.
- 8Baylor men's tennis off to a strong start this season▼Baylor men’s tennis’ strong start fosters hope for another successful year
Baylor University's men's tennis team has opened its season with strong results, encouraging fans and campus media to hope for another successful year. Coverage from the Baylor Lariat highlights the team's early momentum as a promising sign for the rest of the college tennis season.
- 9Alumni urged to withhold donations over sexism in higher education●I hope alumni withhold their donations. Put your money where your mouth is too. Write why to them. Every college & unive
A call is circulating urging alumni to withhold donations from colleges and universities until the higher education system seriously addresses its sexism and delivers justice to women and girls who have come forward. Supporters are encouraging donors to write directly to institutions explaining why their money is being held back.
- 10DePaul tennis heads to Louisville and Hope invitationals▼DePaul Heads to Louisville and Hope College Invitationals
DePaul University's tennis program is traveling to compete in two fall tournaments, the Louisville Invitational and the Hope College Invitational. The announcement from DePaul athletics sets out the Blue Demons' upcoming schedule as players face opponents from other schools in tournament play. It is a routine update on the team's season calendar, of interest mainly to DePaul fans and college tennis followers.
- 11Huskies' Playoff Hopes End With Loss to Minnesota●Huskies’ Playoff Dreams Fade To Black in Loss to Minnesota
The Huskies lost to Minnesota, a defeat that effectively ends their hopes of reaching the college playoffs. Coverage so far has focused on the result itself and what it means for the team's postseason chances, with little additional detail available about how the game unfolded or the final score.
- 12Jadan Baugh leads No. 21 Florida to 52-28 rout of Ole Miss●Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida run roughshod over 4th-ranked Ole Miss, 52-28
Jadan Baugh and No. 21 Florida overpowered fourth-ranked Ole Miss 52-28 in a college football upset. The Gators' dominant win over a top-five opponent is drawing wide attention, with fans and analysts highlighting Baugh's performance and the damage the result does to Ole Miss's ranking and playoff hopes.
- 13Top international NBA prospect commits to Duke for 2027-28▼No. 2-ranked international NBA prospect commits to Duke for the 2027-28 season
One of the highest-ranked international players in the 2027 recruiting class has committed to Duke, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The prospect, rated No. 2 among international NBA hopefuls, will join the Blue Devils for the 2027-28 season. Duke has built a strong pipeline of elite recruits under recent recruiting success, and landing a top global talent again reinforces its standing as a prime destination for future NBA players.
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Illinois tennis players Bakonyi and Jilly are traveling north to compete in the Hope College Invitational. The University of Illinois athletics program announced the trip as part of its fall competition schedule. The invitational gives the players a chance to face new opponents and build form ahead of the spring season.
- 15College football Week 4 updates and analysis▼Week 4 HQ: Live college football news, highlights, updates, analysis
College football is in Week 4, with live coverage of scores, highlights and analysis tracking the weekend's biggest games. Early-season storylines include ranked teams facing key conference tests and playoff hopes beginning to take shape. Fans are following the action across the country as standings start to clarify ahead of the heart of the season.
- 16Gabby Hanover leads Hope women's golf at Bethel Invite▼Gabby Hanover Tops Women’s Golf during Bethel Invite Final Round
Hope College reports that Gabby Hanover topped the field for women's golf in the final round of the Bethel Invite. Her strong closing round put her at the top of the leaderboard in the collegiate tournament. Hope College athletics announced the result following the completion of the event, highlighting Hanover's performance for the Flying Dutch women's golf program.
- 17Hope College Men's Golf Places Fifth at First MIAA Jamboree▼Men’s Golf Shoots 300 at First MIAA Jamboree, Places Fifth
Hope College's men's golf team shot a team score of 300 at the first MIAA Jamboree of the season, finishing in fifth place. The result opens the Flying Dutchmen's conference campaign in the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, with the jamboree series continuing through the fall season.
- 18Coleman Hawkins Earns NBA Training Camp Opportunity▼Former Illinois Big Man Coleman Hawkins Earns NBA Training Camp Opportunity
Former Illinois forward Coleman Hawkins has received an NBA training camp opportunity, keeping his professional basketball hopes alive after his college career. The big man spent last season away from the Illini program, and this chance gives him a shot to impress an NBA staff and compete for a roster spot ahead of the upcoming season.
- 19Burrows transfers from Syracuse to UNC with Olympic ambitions●Burrows goes from Syracuse to UNC with lofty goals and Olympic dreams
Athlete Burrows has transferred from Syracuse to the University of North Carolina, citing lofty goals and Olympic dreams for the move. The switch positions the athlete within UNC's program as they pursue a spot on an Olympic team, drawing attention from track and field followers.
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Attention is turning to Illinois's weekend matchup against Purdue in Big Ten college football, with debate over whether the game is a must-win for the Illini. Commentators are weighing what a loss would mean for Illinois's conference and postseason hopes as the season reaches a critical stage.