ncaa | The Highland County Press

Sports 28 June 2023

NCAA committee signals its support for removing cannabis from banned drug list, drug-testing protocols

The NCAA Committee on Competitive Safeguards and Medical Aspects of Sports signaled its support for removing cannabis from the Association's banned drug list and testing protocols. The committee will gather input from the membership this summer, with final action expected in the fall.

Sports 26 June 2023

NCAA: Softball pitchers may be able to disengage from the playing surface while delivering a pitch

The NCAA Softball Rules Committee at its meeting this month in Indianapolis proposed that when pushing off the pitcher's plate, both feet of pitchers could disengage from the playing surface during their delivery, starting in the 2023-24 academic year.

Sports 23 June 2023

International panel of experts revises recommendations for diagnosis, management and prevention of concussion in sport

A group of more than 100 expert researchers and clinicians from around the world has released an updated consensus statement on concussion in sport, which includes new scientific evidence and revised recommendations on concussion diagnosis, management and prevention.

Sports 22 June 2023

NCAA panel approves flopping rule in women’s basketball

Women's basketball players judged to have flopped will be issued a warning on the first offense, with a technical foul being charged for any subsequent infractions, beginning in the 2023-24 NCAA season.

Sports 21 June 2023

Football first-down timing rules delayed for next season in NCAA Division III

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel this month voted to delay implementation of football first-down timing rules for Division III competition until 2024, pending an impact study of the change. This rule was already approved for Division I and II games, starting next season.

Sports 20 June 2023

3-point takedown approved in NCAA wrestling

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel this month approved making all takedowns in wrestling worth three points, effective with the 2023-24 season.

Sports 19 June 2023

Change to legal guarding position approved for men’s basketball

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel has approved a men's basketball rules change for the 2023-24 season to the legal guarding position on block/charge scenarios involving defenders around the basket.

Sports 8 June 2023

NCAA releases sports wagering survey data

The NCAA recently released survey results that show many young adults are wagering on sports, often despite age or geographic restrictions on legal sports betting.

Sports 5 June 2023

As sports wagering grows, NCAA continues providing education, integrity services and research

The NCAA's longstanding efforts regarding sports wagering, which aim to protect the well-being of student-athletes and the integrity of competition, continue to evolve alongside the industry's rapid growth.

Sports 30 May 2023

NCAA DI Committee on Academics suggests adjustments to eligibility requirements

The NCAA Division I Committee on Academics will ask the Division I Council to sponsor legislation adjusting the requirements for nontraditional coursework for high school students to achieve NCAA eligibility. The committee met earlier this month in Indianapolis.

Sports 26 May 2023

Westfall alum Peyton Proffitt named Great Lakes Region Field Athlete of the Year

The list of awards continue piling up for standout Otterbein University freshman Peyton Proffitt, who was named Great Lakes Region Women's Field Athlete of the Year by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association on Tuesday afternoon.

Sports 25 May 2023

Change to legal guarding position recommended for NCAA men’s basketball

The NCAA Men's Basketball Rules Committee this month proposed a rules change for the 2023-24 season to the legal guarding position on block/charge scenarios involving defenders around the basket.

Sports 24 May 2023

NCAA Women’s Basketball Rules Committee recommends flopping penalty

If a proposal by the NCAA Women's Basketball Rules Committee is approved for the 2023-24 season, women's basketball players judged to have flopped would be issued a warning on the first offense, with a technical foul being charged for any subsequent infractions.

Sports 18 May 2023

NCAA DI Board of Directors increases benefits for college athletes

The NCAA Division I Board of Directors Wednesday unanimously adopted new rules for all Division I schools that will require increased support for college athletes.

Sports 15 May 2023

Football timing rules approved for NCAA Divisions I, II

The NCAA Playing Rules Oversight Panel recently approved several football timing rules changes for Divisions I and II intended to continue the effort to control the flow of the game and encourage more consistent game management for the 2023-24 academic year.

Sports 13 May 2023

NCAA DIII Management Council clears way for federated playing rules

The Division III Management Council recently week approved multiple measures that will impact playing rules, current