Scott reiterated during the interview that the goal for the Memphis men's basketball program is winning the American Conference and advancing to the NCAA Tournament.
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Memphis AD says this season will be 'better barometer' of Penny Hardaway as coach — The Commercial Appeal

Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway has not had any formal discussions with athletic director Ed Scott about a contract extension.

A bipartisan effort, the Protect College Sports Act, aims to tackle financial issues in college sports linked to the NIL system. Introduced by Senators Cruz and Cantwell, the bill seeks to restore balance and redirect funds to academics. However, it struggles for support, facing significant lobbying opposition, including from the NCAA. #collegesports

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Capitol Hill suddenly silent on the destructive impact NIL has had in college sports

A bipartisan initiative in Congress, the Protect College Sports Act, aims to address the financial issues plaguing college sports due to the Name, Image, and…

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Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?

As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it

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New NCAA rules tighten eligibility paperwork for international athletes—meaning many top foreign prospects could face extra hoops before stepping onto U.S. campuses.

- More rigorous documentation & compliance checks
- Potential drop in overseas talent pipelines
- Schools may need dedicated support staff

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The NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete | Howard Bryant https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/22/naacp-boycott-college-sports-black-athletes #CollegeSports #CollegeFootball #Ncaa #Sport #UsSports
The NAACP’s boycott call is a wake-up moment for the American Black athlete

In a country where their rights are being attacked from all sides, it’s time for Black college athletes to utilize their power

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‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/may/20/hakeem-jeffries-naacp-college-sports-boycott #CollegeSports #Sport #UsSports #HakeemJeffries #UsVotingRights #UsPolitics #UsNews
‘A Jackie Robinson moment’: Jeffries echoes NAACP calls for college sports boycott over voting rights

The top US House Democrat called out SEC schools for their silence in the wake of a supreme court decision that has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act

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The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Southern colleges after the Supreme Court decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. “The NAACP will not watch the same institutions that depend on Black athletic prowess to fill their stadiums and their bank accounts remain silent while their states strip Black communities of their voice,” NAACP National President and CEO Derrick Johnson said in a statement. Here's more from NBC.

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NAACP urges Black student-athletes to boycott Southern schools after Voting Rights Act decision

The NAACP is urging Black student-athletes to withhold their college commitments in states where new congressional maps could be drawn.

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