By TESN Staff Just when it looked like college basketball rosters were set for the 2026-27 season, the courtroom changed everything. A growing wave of lawsuits challenging the NCAA's long-standing eligibility rules has reopened the door for dozens of pla...
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Warde Manuel to Step Down as Michigan Athletic Director at End of 2026
07/20/2026
Photo Credit: On3 By TESN Staff The University of Michigan will soon begin a new chapter in its athletic department. Athletic director Warde Manuel announced Monday that he will step down at the end of the 2026 calendar year, ending an 11-year run that...
Read More >>NIL Inequality: Why the Biggest Opportunities Still Go to the Biggest Names
07/12/2026
By TESN Staff Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) has forever changed college athletics. Student-athletes now have the opportunity to earn income from their personal brands, creating financial opportunities that were unimaginable just a few years ago. While NI...
Read More >>Why TESN Exists
07/07/2026
Written by TESN Staff In today's fast-paced sports media landscape, headlines travel quickly, highlights dominate timelines, and opinions often spread faster than facts. While fans have access to more information than ever before, they also deserve report...
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