The National College Athletic AssociationGoverning BodiesD-II Moves to Nix Test Scores for Athlete EligibilityThe Division II Management Council this week recommended the Presidents Council sponsor three 2023 NCAA Convention proposals, including one that would eliminate the standardized test score from the division's initial-eligibility requirements.April 14, 2022LeadershipStory Behind the First Female Manager of an MLB AffiliateRachel Balkovec's trailblazing has its roots in the Midwest. Growing up in Nebraska, she was encouraged by her parents to pursue her dreams and found her passion in baseball and softball at age 12. With aspirations of playing in...April 11, 2022Governing BodiesMen's Volleyball Final Four Moved to Single LocationThe first opening-round match will be played May 1, and the second and third opening-round matches May 3. The national semifinals will be May 5, followed by the championship match May 7.April 8, 2022Governing BodiesAlaska Fairbanks Disciplined for Recruiting ViolationsAlaska Fairbanks improperly certified 42 student-athletes in nine Division II sport programs, violating amateurism and academic certification rules from the 2017-18 through 2020-21 academic years, according to a negotiated resolution agreement approved...March 22, 2022ProgrammingNCAA Spotlights First-Ever Women's 'First Four'The madness is here, and this year it’s bigger than ever — with four additional women's basketball teams in the bracket. Student-athletes and coaches from 68 Division I teams across the country are gathering at host sites eager to prove they have what...March 16, 2022Governing BodiesNCAA Reprimands Two University of Charleston PlayersA public reprimand has been issued to two student-athletes from the University of Charleston (West Virginia) over behavior toward officials after the national title game of the 2021 Division II Men's Soccer Championship on Dec. 11.March 10, 2022Governing BodiesNCAA Reduces Penalties for Georgia Tech Men's BasketballIn a previous decision, the appeals committee removed the application of an aggravating factor from the infractions case and directed the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions hearing panel to reassess the case classification and prescribe an...March 9, 2022Governing BodiesNCAA Data Offers Insights on Athlete Academic ChoicesRising academic standards have had little impact on student-athlete degree choices. Over the past 10 years, degrees awarded to student-athletes have followed trends similar to those of the general student body.March 8, 2022Governing BodiesNCAA Releases COVID Guidance for D-I ChampionshipsAlthough the guidance encourages indoor masking when Tier 1 individuals are not practicing and competing, in their hotel room, or eating and drinking, each team may also implement protocols that are in keeping with local public health authorities and...March 2, 2022Governing BodiesNCAA Highlights Success With Mitigating COVID in AthletesMitigation efforts included testing, testing and more testing. Masking on the sidelines and in the stands. Daily self-health checks. Outdoor training when possible. Contact tracing. Quarantines for those with high-risk exposure. Cardiac management beforeMarch 1, 2022Previous PagePage 35 of 39Next PageTop StoriesAB ShowThe AB Show 2026 ExperienceReturning to Orlando Nov. 17–19, AB Show 2026 will bring together athletics, fitness, recreation and military professionals for three days of education, networking, facility inspiration, product discovery and community at the Orange County Convention Center.Safety & SecuritySpanish Soccer Player, 30, Dies After Midfield Collision, Cardiac ArrestOperationsNBA Idle on Election Day for Fourth Time in Five YearsSafety & SecuritySuspect at Large After Deadly Shooting at Youth Football GameSponsored ContentMore Than Equipment: The Value of Choosing Paddock