/tags/college-sports college sports en-US WLRN Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:27:42 GMT /politics/2023-02-17/college-athlete-endorsement-deals-bill-is-signed-into-florida-law Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that will allow Florida colleges and universities to help steer endorsement deals toward student-athletes. Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:27:42 GMT /politics/2023-02-17/college-athlete-endorsement-deals-bill-is-signed-into-florida-law News Service of Florida /sports/2023-01-31/rashada-case-in-florida-highlights-issues-in-nil-recruiting The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in recruitment decisions. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-01-31/rashada-case-in-florida-highlights-issues-in-nil-recruiting Ralph D. Russo /news/2022-03-18/miami-womens-basketball-knocks-off-usf-78-66-in-ncaa-first-round The Hurricanes scored 24 points in the first quarter and led by as much as 19 before halftime. Fri, 18 Mar 2022 19:03:23 GMT /news/2022-03-18/miami-womens-basketball-knocks-off-usf-78-66-in-ncaa-first-round Associated Press /2021-12-26/we-just-do-not-have-enough-players-more-bowl-games-canceled-as-covid-cases-surge UCLA, Virginia, Boston College and Miami bow out of their bowl games because of an insufficient number of players. Rosters also are depleted by injuries and players opting out of games. Mon, 27 Dec 2021 12:50:59 GMT /2021-12-26/we-just-do-not-have-enough-players-more-bowl-games-canceled-as-covid-cases-surge Matthew S. Schwartz /2021-11-29/art-basel-is-back-fau-sports-big-move-and-what-happens-when-a-fly-lands-on-our-food Art Basel returns to Miami bringing art, money, and hope. Florida Atlantic University is making a big move in the coming years to a new sports conference. Plus, a closer look at what flies are doing when they land on your lunch. Mon, 29 Nov 2021 22:48:11 GMT /2021-11-29/art-basel-is-back-fau-sports-big-move-and-what-happens-when-a-fly-lands-on-our-food Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Caitie Muñoz /2021-07-12/cuba-protests-building-around-climate-change-and-college-athletes-get-paid Cuba’s rising dissent. Climate change and building safety. Plus, college athletes can now bank on their names. Mon, 12 Jul 2021 21:45:17 GMT /2021-07-12/cuba-protests-building-around-climate-change-and-college-athletes-get-paid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson, Kristin Moorehead /news/2021-06-28/a-new-era-dawns-in-college-sports-as-the-ncaa-scrambles-to-keep-up Laws take effect this week in seven states that allow college athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness. It opens the door for collegians to make money off endorsement deals. Mon, 28 Jun 2021 12:17:25 GMT /news/2021-06-28/a-new-era-dawns-in-college-sports-as-the-ncaa-scrambles-to-keep-up Tom Goldman /2021-05-05/transgender-athletes-bill-bats-caught-in-a-development-controversy-new-river-new-history Florida joins states across the country targeting trans athletes. An abandoned golf course, a housing project and a protected bat — it's a development controversy only fit for Florida. Plus, the Fort Lauderdale New River and its fascinating history. Wed, 05 May 2021 22:57:29 GMT /2021-05-05/transgender-athletes-bill-bats-caught-in-a-development-controversy-new-river-new-history Suria Rimer, Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-01-04/ncaa-says-2021-mens-march-madness-will-take-place-in-a-bubble-in-indiana "The 2021 version of March Madness will be one to remember," an executive says, as the NCAA plans to convert the Indiana Convention Center into a massive practice facility. Mon, 04 Jan 2021 19:27:12 GMT /news/2021-01-04/ncaa-says-2021-mens-march-madness-will-take-place-in-a-bubble-in-indiana Bill Chappell /2020-08-24/commissioner-bovo-on-miami-dade-county-mayor-run-off-election-high-school-sports-start-in-florida-and-college-sports-try-to-make-a-comeback Sundial talks with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Esteban Bovo, one of the two candidates running for County Mayor. As high school sports start practice, a UM doctor joins to discuss the risks. And college sports are trying to make a comeback, too. Mon, 24 Aug 2020 23:31:58 GMT /2020-08-24/commissioner-bovo-on-miami-dade-county-mayor-run-off-election-high-school-sports-start-in-florida-and-college-sports-try-to-make-a-comeback Leslie Ovalle Atkinson