NCAAW News

SWAC football, basketball games on ESPN networks through 2030-31

The SWAC has reached a new multi-year media rights agreement that will keep league football and basketball games on ESPN networks through the 2030-31 seasons.

Illinois awards AD Josh Whitman with extension, raise

Illinois athletic director Josh Whitman received a contract extension through 2036 that includes a significant raise.

Michigan board did not discuss AD Warde Manuel's future at meeting

The University of Michigan's board of regents did not discuss the future of athletic director Warde Manuel during a Thursday meeting.

How top 2027 women's basketball commits fit at their schools

Projecting the impact of top 2027 posts Jayla Forbes (Texas) and Caroline Bradley (LSU).

Jayla Forbes, No. 13 girls' 2027 recruit, commits to Texas

Jayla Forbes, the No. 13 player and second-ranked post in the girls' SC Next class of 2027, has committed to Texas.

Michigan AD Warde Manuel doesn't want to leave

Michigan athletic director Warde Manuel is defending his resume; and says he does not want to leave the school.

NCAA women's tourney to seed top 16 by true ranking in 2027

Beginning with next year's NCAA women's basketball tournament, the top 16 teams will be placed in the bracket in their true ranking regardless of conference affiliation.

Group of 11 athletes challenge new NCAA eligibility rules in suit

Eleven Division I athletes -- all who depleted their eligibility in the 2025-26 season, have filed a federal class action lawsuit alleging that the NCAA's new eligibility rules adversely affected their ability to extend their college careers.

Sources: Michigan regents to discuss investigation Thursday

The University of Michigan regents are expected to discuss an investigation into the culture of its athletic department on Thursday, sources told ESPN, and as part of the review, a decision on the future of AD Warde Manuel is expected in the coming days.