Nicole Auerbach
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NCAA implements appeals process for targeting and introduces 'Kenny Pickett rule'
The NCAA has implemented an appeals process for targeting fouls called in the second half of games, effective immediately. → Read More
Soul food, Italian suits and hard truths: What it's like to be recruited by Nick Saban
Former players, assistants on the art of his pitch: ‘It can be intimidating to have Nick Saban in your house’ → Read More
College Football Playoff leaders not yet agreed on expansion, to meet Dec. 1
After two days of meetings to hash out details regarding College Football Playoff expansion, a final agreement will have to wait for now. → Read More
As college football and weddings return in full force, an age-old fall Saturday conflict takes on a new tone
What was once a blasphemous scheduling decision for die-hard fans has become unavoidable after the pandemic ruined happy couples' plans. → Read More
Realignment reset: The Athletic writers draft new college football conferences from scratch
Eight writers from The Athletic sat down and drafted 10-team conferences from the current FBS and FCS schools. Which is your favorite? → Read More
NCAA drafts interim NIL policy for college athletes: Sources
Athletes in all states will have an opportunity to monetize their names, images and likenesses for July 1 if the Division I Board of Directors approves the interim policy as expected on Wednesday. → Read More
How college sports’ live mascots are adjusting in a world of social distancing – The Athletic
For the animals responsible for livening up crowds at sporting events and lifting campus morale, it's tough to be isolated from their fans. → Read More
My favorite players: The Williams sisters
It’s been 20 years since I first fell in love with the Williams sisters, and they’re both still giving me something to look up to. → Read More
‘The dog could definitely ball’: An oral history of ‘Air Bud’ – The Athletic
How a low-budget film starring a semi-famous dog (who was a very good boy) became an accidental hit beloved by an entire generation. → Read More
‘It looked like it’d hurt’: After surviving Auburn’s hedges, Hailey King speaks on going viral – The Athletic
Millions watched Auburn fans get swallowed up by the shrubs surrounding the field at Jordan-Hare Stadium. We got one to break down the tape. → Read More
Setting up your Saturday: The Trevor Lawrence era begins at Clemson – The Athletic
What to read, what to know and what to watch in Week 5 of the college football season. → Read More
College stars surprised to learn their coaches were stars, too, back in the day
Sean Miller, Steve Alford and Bobby Hurley were college basketball starts. But because they didn't have long NBA careers, their players had no idea. → Read More
NCAA grad transfer rule starts out as a positive but veers off course
The NCAA grad transfer rule was intended to give athletes a chance to pursue graduate studies at a place offering that program. It isn't working. → Read More
Indiana Fever's Briann January looks ahead to offseason as Arizona State assistant coach
While still a star in the WNBA, Briann January will begin the next step in her career, returning to alma mater Arizona State as an assistant coach. → Read More
The ACC is college football's best conference, Florida State's Jimbo Fisher says
Florida State's head coach didn't mince his words Thursday at ACC media days less than two months before the Seminoles face Alabama. → Read More
Deaf swimmer shines light on technology that could change future of the sport
Gallaudet senior Faye Frez-Albrecht helped push through a change in starting signals that would add flashing lights that would help all swimmers. → Read More
Louisville QB Lamar Jackson, the reigning Heisman winner, says he's new and improved
The reigning Heisman winner is bigger, without losing any speed or elusiveness, is a more accurate passer and will have more options in the playbook. → Read More
Always connected to Butler, LaVall Jordan comes home
The Butler Bulldogs' new head coach kept his connections to the school, which maintains a strong culture of winning. → Read More
Swimmers Jack Conger, Gunnar Bentz move past Rio controversy involving Ryan Lochte
Jack Conger are Gunnar Bentz thriving in the pool after putting suspension behind them. → Read More
Katie Ledecky is happy to see addition to Olympic program
Katie Ledecky holds the world record in the women's 1,500 free, an event added to the Olympics. → Read More