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Thamel: Amateurism is dead, big questions remain and more from a historic NCAA settlement
A landmark settlement will provide billions in pay to college athletes. But because this is college sports, nothing will be easy.
Stephen A. weighs in on the NCAA, Power 5 agreeing to let schools pay players
COLLEGE STARS AT THE NEXT LEVEL
Rating Caitlin Clark's start: Good, bad, areas to improve
After four games, and four losses, the start of the season for Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever has been a mixed bag.
WNBA rookie tracker: Clark helps Fever get first win of season
We're tracking every game for one of the most anticipated rookie classes in WNBA history.
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LEGAL RISKS FOR ATHLETES
Are colleges teaching athletes enough about gambling laws?
Using records, ESPN found that only four schools of 24 had policies that explicitly warn athletes of legal consequences.
COLLEGE HOOPS RECRUITING
2024 recruiting rankings: Final top 25 classes
We break down the final top 25 recruiting classes in women's basketball this season.
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South Carolina Gamecocks guard Raven Johnson partners with Black hair care brand on new NIL deal
Johnson to wear wigs and extensions created using AI technology.
OFFSEASON OF CHANGE
Bluder leaves Iowa: Coaching changes for 2024-25
ESPN is tracking all of the 2024-25 coaching carousel moves in women's college basketball throughout the offseason.
Way-Too-Early Top 25: Transfers, coaching changes shake up rankings
South Carolina remains No. 1, but USC and UCLA are climbing, while Stanford and Oregon State dropped out.
STALEY'S STELLAR OFFSEASON
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Dawn Staley turned South Carolina into a powerhouse with relationships and X's and O's
For Staley's former players, her contributions were necessary for the growth of women's basketball.
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Stat Stories: Friday's standout fantasy WNBA performers
Check out the top performers in fantasy WNBA on Friday, including big performances from Caitlin Clark, Dearica Hamby and Temi Fagbenle.
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- ACC revenue to $706.6M, lags behind B1G, SEC
- NCAA, Power 5 agree to let schools pay players
- Big 12 paid ex-commish $17.2M in his final year
- Sources: NCAA board votes to accept settlement
- Iowa assistant Fitzgerald follows Bluder, retires
- Investment funds partner amid college upheaval
- S. Carolina to open title defense vs. U-M in Vegas
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Growing the game is Caitlin Clark's greatest legacy
In captivating everyone from hoops fanatics to non-sports fans, Caitlin Clark has grown women's college basketball like no player before her.
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Where do Gamecocks rank among undefeated D-I champions?
South Carolina capped a 38-0 season to become the 10th unbeaten women's team in NCAA D-I history. Where do the Gamecocks rank among the rest?
