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Hays: Mom's illness inspires Liddle sisters
Their mom Susan's no-nonsense fight with breast cancer has made Virginia Tech softball stars Courtney and Bailey Liddle appreciate her strength even more.
May 10 2:31 PM ET | By Graham Hays
Natalie Hernandez taking swings for mom
Natalie Hernandez has been on a hot streak at the plate for the Illinois-Chicago Flames, and the inspiration for her focus comes from her mother, who is struggling in a battle against cancer.
May 10 1:28 PM ET | By Andrew Linnehan
Chattanooga hires ex-Buckeye Foster as coach
Chattanooga has hired a future Hall of Famer as its next women's basketball head coach.
May 9 11:31 PM ET
Women's panel recommends 10-second rule
The 10-second backcourt rule will go into effect in NCAA women's basketball for the first time next season if a recommendation from the sport's rules committee is approved.
May 9 10:09 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Hays: LSU ace Fico savors time with Dad
With her father and beloved mentor, Ralph, suffering from terminal cancer, LSU star pitcher Rachele Fico is grateful for every day they have together.
May 9 2:50 PM ET | By Graham Hays
Florida recruit Haley Lorenzen points to passion
Florida recruit Haley Lorenzen, the No. 56 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Super 60 for the 2014 class, points to passion, mom.
May 9 8:26 AM ET
Ex-Wingate coach given 2-year show-cause
The NCAA has given former Wingate women's basketball coach Barbara Nelson a two-year show-cause penalty for providing players with money and prescription drugs.
May 8 8:27 PM ET
Arizona St. ditches new Sparky for newer one
Arizona State's initial unveiling of its upgraded mascot was part news conference, part show, Sparky stalking around and pumping his fists in front of a honeycombed backdrop, surrounded by cheerleaders and a marching band.
May 8 8:21 PM ET
NCAA: Athlete gambling down; concerns remain
Wagering among male athletes is down nearly 10 percent from 2008, though concerns remain over the increased use of social media and technology for betting, according to the latest NCAA report on gambling.
May 8 6:35 PM ET
CWS replay expands to include OF line calls
The use of video replay will be expanded at next month's College World Series to give umpires the ability to take a second look at a ball hit down an outfield line to determine if it's fair or foul.
May 8 4:32 PM ET
Smith: Stanford, USC rule in the pool
Stanford (seeking its third straight title) and three-time champion USC resume their never-ending battle for water polo supremacy at this weekend's NCAA tournament.
May 8 3:38 PM ET | By Michelle Smith
Oakland leaving Summit to join Horizon League
Oakland University is moving to the Horizon League, giving the conference a second school from the state of Michigan.
May 7 6:52 PM ET
Heinen: Lacrosse building from the ground up in Florida
Lacrosse's popularity is on full display in the state of Florida, where prep powerhouse Vero Beach has the game's highest level to aim for thanks to a graduate who's making a name for the Gators.
May 6 3:17 PM ET | By Devon Heinen
Leiter Jr. strikes out 20, most in D-I this season
Mark Leiter Jr. had 20 strikeouts in a complete game in New Jersey Institute of Technology's 5-3 victory over Chicago State on Friday night.
May 3 10:23 PM ET
NCAA suspends rule change on unlimited texts
The NCAA Division I Board of Directors has suspended rule changes passed in January that would have allowed unlimited electronic communication -- including text messaging -- from college coaches to football recruits.
May 3 3:30 PM ET | By Mitch Sherman
Lady Vols cite job performance in coach's firing
Tennessee officials are citing unsatisfactory job performance as their reason for firing Lady Vols associate strength coach Heather Mason, who sued the university last fall.
May 2 5:59 PM ET
Hays: Durham's knuckleball perfectly amazing
Holy Cross freshman Gennifer Durham baffles hitters with the rarest of softball pitches, the knuckleball, including a perfect game against Colgate.
May 2 2:41 PM ET | By Graham Hays
Smashing reunion for Pellitteri sisters
Back together at Florida State, sisters Stephanie and Nina Pellitteri were a dominant sand volleyball duo this season and look to bring the Florida State Seminoles a national title.
May 2 11:59 AM ET | By Walter Villa
Summitt to remain head coach emeritus of Vols
Pat Summitt will continue in her role as the Tennessee head coach emeritus on Lady Vols coach Holly Warlick's staff next season.
May 2 10:31 AM ET
HoopGurlz: Meet 2014 prospect Kristen Simon
Kristen Simon, the No. 43 prospect in the espnW HoopGurlz Super 60, shares her love of fans and Kobe Bryant.
May 2 9:35 AM ET
Emmert expresses support for NBA's Collins
Jason Collins' announcement could have a profound impact on college sports, too.
May 1 6:16 PM ET
'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' has always existed in sports media
Brittney Griner and Jason Collins recently acknowledged their sexuality in different ways, which begs the question of what role we the media should play in "outing" sports figures.
May 1 4:54 PM ET | By Mechelle Voepel
Charges: Ex-SEMO coach in car-theft ring
A former Southeast Missouri State University women's basketball coach who is now coaching at a northeast Kansas community college was arraigned Tuesday in a multi-state car theft conspiracy.
Apr 30 3:48 PM ET
Voepel: Dream coaching jobs bring home McGuff, Cooper-Dyke
The two most high-profile hires this offseason brought home Ohio State's Kevin McGuff and Southern California's Cynthia Cooper-Dyke.
Apr 29 | By Mechelle Voepel

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