Emmert to Step Down as NCAA President by 2023
Boosters and critics see Mark Emmert leaving the NCAA by summer 2023 amid calls for structural changes to better support student athletes. Blackburn cited accountability and fairness measures after a meeting with SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey and others. Lobbying by the NCAA and Power Five conferences has long been part of college sports governance.
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College leaders meet in Arizona over NIL rules reform
Coaches and administrators from the Big Ten Pac-12 and Big 12 held spring meetings in Arizona to discuss uniform NIL compensation standards. Bowlsby noted little chance of congressional action before the midterms while experts urged federal legislation. The NCAA faces limits from a Supreme Court antitrust ruling, leaving some players and donors to push for clearer rules and enforcement.
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Jayhawks in Draft Prep Amid G League and Mock Surprises
KU prospects Agbaji Braun and Wilson navigate pre draft rumors and mock drafts while eyeing pro opportunities. Agbaji draws ESPN lottery placement and praise for defense and shooting, Braun is pegged for late first round by Givony, with teams weighing fit and shooting. Underclassmen may withdraw by June 1 to retain college eligibility.
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Doiron transfer to Kansas boosts Jayhawks offensive line
Doiron, a 6-foot-4, 284-pound tackle from London Ontario, joined Kansas after leaving Buffalo. He entered the transfer portal April 27 and received offers from eight or more schools within days, committing as the third Jayhawks transfer in eight days. He aims to play wherever needed and begins summer workouts May 29 after final Buffalo exams.
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Royals Orioles rainout leads to Sunday doubleheader
Friday night game between the Royals and Orioles was postponed due to rain. A straight doubleheader is set for Sunday to complete the series in Baltimore. Logan Allen was activated in Baltimore, Kelvin Gutierrez cleared waivers to Norfolk, and Travis Lakins was optioned to Triple-A. Jordan Lyles will face Carlos Hernandez in the rescheduled opener.
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Jayhawks advance as Manyoma Velasquez falls in NCAA bid
KU tennis sees Ngounoue, Titova and La garde drop matches in three set losses to UCSB as Manyoma Velasquez battles Brun-Syversen in a deciding third set. UCSB claims the NCAA match 4-3, marking KU's first NCAA appearance since 2019 and coach Todd Chapman’s fifth trip.
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