Tag: NCAA

NCAA rescinds decision to allow pro sports betting for college athletes and staff

24 November 2025 at 7:41am UTC-5
The NCAA has reversed a recent decision that would have allowed student-athletes and athletic department staff to place bets on professional sports. In October, the Division I ...

College basketball player admits to purposely missing shots as part of sports betting scheme

18 November 2025 at 6:55am UTC-5
Cedquavious ‘Dae Dae’ Hunter, a former guard for the University of New Orleans, has admitted that he participated in a point-shaving scheme during the 2024–25 season ...

NCAA delays rule change on betting by college athletes

30 October 2025 at 7:20am UTC-4
The NCAA has postponed a rule change permitting college athletes and athletic staff to bet on professional sports. The landmark rule change was originally set to come into ...

College athletes to be allowed to bet on pro sports after landmark rule change

24 October 2025 at 7:40am UTC-4
NCAA athletes and staff will be allowed to bet on professional sports following a rule change that will take effect on November 1. On October 22, the Division II and Division ...

Suspected gambling syndicate sparks NCAA basketball investigation

20 October 2025 at 3:08pm UTC-4
A gambling syndicate is alleged to have been involved in a point shaving scandal, which is being investigated by federal authorities and the NCAA, according to an ESPN report ...

NCAA moves towards allowing college athletes to bet on professional sports

9 October 2025 at 6:37am UTC-4
The NCAA passed a proposal on Wednesday that would see the organization scrap a long-held rule preventing student athletes and staff from betting on professional sports. This ...

NCAA bans three men’s basketball players for betting on games

12 September 2025 at 8:05am UTC-4
Three NCAA Division I men's basketball players have been banned for life after a sports betting investigation found they had manipulated games. Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez ...

NCAA and Venmo partner to address harassment of athletes

28 August 2025 at 6:28am UTC-4
The NCAA and Venmo have entered a partnership aiming to end harassment of college athletes, including unwanted payment requests from losing bettors and solicitation for inside ...

Oklahoma quarterback denies sports betting allegations

14 August 2025 at 6:42am UTC-4
Oklahoma starting quarterback John Mateer has denied ever betting on sports after screenshots of past Venmo transactions referencing “sports gambling” were circulated online ...

NCAA faces backlash over sports betting proposal

30 June 2025 at 6:41am UTC-4
A proposal last week by the NCAA Division I Council to allow athletes and staff to bet on professional sports is facing backlash from industry stakeholders. The proposal has ...