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Company Owner Fined and Ordered to Repay $313K After Failing to Deliver Athletic Equipment
Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a final order against Gerald Stringer, owner of Maryland-based Tiffin Athletic Mats, for violating consumer protection laws by failing to deliver or refund athletic equipment purchases, ordering him to pay a $174,000 penalty and at least $139,431 in restitution. Per the news release distributed Friday, June 7: “Attorney General Anthony […]


Attorney General Anthony Brown announced a final order against Gerald Stringer, owner of Maryland-based Tiffin Athletic Mats, for violating consumer protection laws by failing to deliver or refund athletic equipment purchases, ordering him to pay a $174,000 penalty and at least $139,431 in restitution.
Per the news release distributed Friday, June 7: “Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced today that his Consumer Protection Division has issued a Final Order against Gerald Stringer, who owned and operated Elkton-based Tiffin Athletic Mats, for violating the Consumer Protection Act by selling athletic equipment to consumers, nonprofits, and schools in Maryland and outside of Maryland without providing the promised equipment or refunds.
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Chris Beard: College basketball uses neutral sites to ‘stay away from’ Quad 2, 3 games
Ole Miss coach Chris Beard explained the value of neutral site games in building a solid NCAA Tournament resume recently. He noted that scheduling a neutral site contest is often only a one-year commitment compared to agreeing to a home-and-home with another team in the nonconference. The coach also pointed out that neutral site games […]

Ole Miss coach Chris Beard explained the value of neutral site games in building a solid NCAA Tournament resume recently. He noted that scheduling a neutral site contest is often only a one-year commitment compared to agreeing to a home-and-home with another team in the nonconference.
The coach also pointed out that neutral site games also get more weight to determine whether the game is a Quad 1 game or lower. Facing a team with a top 50 RPI at a neutral location is considered a Quad 1 game, compared to only a top 30 RPI team for home games.
“One reason is that instead of starting a two-year series, you can play somebody like that in one-time pop,” Beard explained. “Obviously, there’s some money generating ways through those games as well. I think one of the equations now is we’re all looking for Quad 1 games. We’re trying to stay away from the Quad 3s and even the Quad 2s.
“In some cases, the game is more valued. So for us last year, I think I’m accurate in saying this, the Colorado State game ended up being a Quad 1 game for us because of the season they had.”
The Rebels played Colorado State in November of this past season in Southaven, Mississippi. They came away with an 84-69 victory that ended up being one of their 10 Quad 1 wins on the year. It helped them to earn a No. 6 seed in the NCAA Tournament, where they advanced to the Sweet Sixteen.
In the SEC for the 2025-26 season, Arkansas has already announced a neutral site game against Duke for Thanksgiving Day. The nonconference schedule for Ole Miss has still yet to be finalized, but it wouldn’t be surprising to see the Rebels add another neutral site game to their slate.
Chris Beard is getting ready to enter his third season in Oxford and has led the team to at least 20 wins in each of his first two years. He’s had success at his previous stops at Texas Tech and Texas as well, leading the Red Raiders to a national championship appearance in 2019.
He knows part of putting his team in a position to do so is creating a challenging schedule that can help prepare them for their path through March Madness. A big part of doing that is being willing to go out on a limb and play away from home, which Beard has shown a willingness to do.
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EA Sports Hints at Bringing Back Popular CBB Video Game
Last Updated on July 2, 2025 After more than a decade-long hiatus, college basketball video games appear to be on the verge of a major comeback, thanks to the massive success of EA Sports College Football 25. According to a memo obtained by Extra Points, EA Sports has submitted a proposal to revive its College Basketball video game series, […]

Last Updated on July 2, 2025
After more than a decade-long hiatus, college basketball video games appear to be on the verge of a major comeback, thanks to the massive success of EA Sports College Football 25. According to a memo obtained by Extra Points, EA Sports has submitted a proposal to revive its College Basketball video game series, with a tentative release date set for 2028.
The memo, sent on July 26, 2025, by the College Licensing Company (CLC) to conference offices, outlines that a Request for Proposal (RFP) was issued in November 2024. Of the five companies that expressed formal interest, three submitted official bids. CLC is recommending that conferences approve EA Sports’ bid, which includes a comprehensive, standalone simulation game featuring all NCAA Division I men’s and women’s basketball programs.
EA Sports Emerges as the Leading Bidder
Unlike competing proposals that included college content within broader sports titles or leaned more toward arcade-style action games, EA Sports pledged to build a full-fledged, standalone college basketball simulation featuring every men’s and women’s Division I basketball team.
Their vision would mirror the depth and features of their football game, incorporating modes such as Dynasty, Ultimate Team, Road to Glory, and Team Builder. Following the success of College Football 25, EA Sports plans to capitalize on the momentum of both games and explore opportunities for fans to enjoy both experiences.
As with College Football 25, real athletes would be included in the game via licensing agreements, facilitated through Compass and One Team Partners. The inclusion of real player likenesses and live service content—such as downloadable updates and optional paid add-ons—will expand and enhance the user experience while creating new revenue opportunities for participating institutions.
A New Release Strategy
Although a new college football video game is slated to come out each year according to the current licensing agreement along with other major video game titles supporting professional sports such as NBA2K, EA Sports FC and Madden, EA Sports proposed a more flexible release schedule for College Basketball, departing from the typical annual sports game cycle.
Over a six-year licensing term, the company commits to launching a minimum of three titles, with the option to release up to six. In years without a full new release, EA will offer roster and team updates via downloadable patches, while still paying 50% of the “release year” minimum royalty guarantee (MRG).
This shift acknowledges historical market differences—college football video games have traditionally outsold basketball titles by a 3:1 ratio—and provides an opportunity to test a consumer-preferred model that prioritizes quality over quantity.
There has been no clarification on which platforms would support the potential game.
Addressing the Complexities of Licensing
Unlike college football, where the NCAA is not a central rights holder, basketball poses unique licensing challenges. The NCAA owns key trademarks like “March Madness” and “The NCAA Tournament,” making their inclusion essential for a fully immersive experience.
The memo states EA Sports plans to secure licenses from individual schools, players, conferences, trophies, and the NCAA itself. However, the NCAA will not appear in the game’s title. The working name referenced in the memo is EA Sports College Basketball.
Royalties would mirror the revenue model used in College Football 25, distributing payouts to schools and conferences based on player usage metrics within the game.
What’s Next?
While EA Sports has not yet issued a public announcement, conference officials have been asked to approve the proposal by July 18. This would allow EA to begin collecting the assets necessary for development, putting them on track for a 2028-29 release.
It’s important to note that development timelines are fluid and subject to change. Still, the strength and clarity of EA’s proposal, along with its past success in the college sports space, suggest the return of a college basketball video game is not just possible—it’s likely. EA Sports and CLC have yet to comment on the proposal.
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These 2-sport athletes are a cheat code in College Football 26
College Football 26 is on its way, scheduled to be released on July 10. And, in the lead-up, EA is slowly releasing the player ratings to drum up excitement for the second edition of the game in the NIL era. The College Football video game made its triumphant return last summer, after an 11-year hiatus, […]

College Football 26 is on its way, scheduled to be released on July 10. And, in the lead-up, EA is slowly releasing the player ratings to drum up excitement for the second edition of the game in the NIL era. The College Football video game made its triumphant return last summer, after an 11-year hiatus, for the first time, legally featuring real players’ names, images, and likenesses.
One of the recent ratings releases revealed the fastest players in the game, and this is where the two-sport stars of college football shine. In the NIL era, especially, playing two sports is a rare marketing opportunity for athletes, particularly when having track speed makes you a fan favorite in the video game.
NEW: EA College Football 26 Top 10 Fastest Players
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— On3 (@On3sports) July 1, 2025
Many of the fastest players in college football also make an impact on the track, but two stood out this spring.
Jordan Anthony became a star sprinter for Arkansas in his sophomore season. He ran a 9.75 100-meter dash in the first round of the NCAA Division I West Regionals, the fastest in the country this outdoor season. He then went on to claim the national title in the 100 meters two weeks later. He also finished fourth in the 200 meters, and Arkansas snagged third place in the 4×100-meter relay. His outstanding performance in Eugene came nearly a month after winning the SEC 100-meter title, finishing two spots and seven tenths of a second ahead of Jelani Watkins.
Watkins was another star of the outdoor season. Again, he finished two spots and this time three tenths behind Anthony at the NCAA Championships in Eugene in June. Watkins was in his freshman season, and with so much success on the track, the former four-star recruit may be able to quickly translate his speed to the football field.
So far, Anthony has not made a major impact for Sam Pittman’s Razorbacks. The Texas A&M transfer caught eight passes for 111 yards and a touchdown last season and had two carries for just seven yards. However, that won’t stop him or Watkins from being two of the most fun players in College Football 26.
Last season, Nyck Harbor was something of a cheat code in College Football 25, with his 99 speed rating at 6-foot-5 and 235 pounds. Harbor did not run track in the 2025 season, but made the 2024 Outdoor Track and Field Championships in the 100 and 200-meter dashes for the Gamecocks. He, like many of the other players on this list, including Roderick Pleasant, who set the California state record in the 100-meter dash in high school before beginning his two-sport career at Oregon, have decided to focus their attention on the football field.
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Nick Saban humor, new NIL partnership, Alabama discourse
Georgia football’s hot streak on the recruiting trail appears to have come to an end, but that was to be expected after landing 18 commitments throughout June. But even if there weren’t many recruiting updates on Tuesday, there was still a lot of interesting news that involved Georgia. Much of this news involved SEC rival […]

Georgia football’s hot streak on the recruiting trail appears to have come to an end, but that was to be expected after landing 18 commitments throughout June. But even if there weren’t many recruiting updates on Tuesday, there was still a lot of interesting news that involved Georgia.
Much of this news involved SEC rival Alabama, so let’s begin with a hilarious comment that was said on live TV by their former head coach.
Nick Saban gives Georgia fans a “Go Dawgs”
Even though Alabama isn’t a traditional rival of Georgia’s, it has felt like that over the past decade as the Tide were the team that prevented Georgia from reaching their potential for many years. This caused many Georgia fans to dislike head coach Nick Saban because he routinely beat Georgia while winning countless SEC and National Championships.
Fast forward to today and Saban finds himself as one of the most respected college football analysts the sport has to offer. Saban is often found on live TV talking about college football nowadays, most recently on SportsCenter as he is getting SEC fans ready for their upcoming media days. But at the end of his segment on SportsCenter, the host interviewing him got Saban to give the camera a “Go Dawgs.”
Saban immediately regretted saying this, but it was a hilarious moment that should give Saban some more fans from Georgia.
Georgia announces new NIL partnership
The NIL landscape continues to change in college athletics, and Georgia is attempting to change with it as they have announced a new NIL partner. This partnership is with Learfield who will be tasked with assisting all of Georgia’s student-athletes in finding new NIL opportunities they can take advantage of.
Georgia was already one of the top athletic departments when it came to NIL, and that was seen this past year as UGA had four National Championship winning teams while also finding a lot of success in many other sports as well. And this new partnership with Learfield should help Georgia continue to succeed even more in this new age of college athletics.
Alabama fans name Georgia the SEC’s top program
There is a very real debate that can be had between Georgia and Alabama regarding who the best program in the SEC is. Georgia fans think they deserve that title as the reigning SEC Champion and the last team in the conference to win a national title, but Alabama fans can claim their vast success is still recent enough and Georgia still can’t beat them.
But a few Alabama fans may have settled this debate as they are siding with Georgia and saying they have passed Alabama as the best program in the country. There reasons for this include the recent championships as well as sending more players to the NFL in recent years.
So the next time an Alabama fan tries to claim they are still the better program, be sure to remind them that even some Alabama fans think Georgia is the best team now.
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How college football star Jeremiah Smith signed with Adidas while starring for Nike-based Ohio State
Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has signed with Adidas, a major move for the sportswear and footwear giant ahead of college football’s 2025 season. Smith registered 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns last season as a five-star true freshman sensation for the national champions, who are a unanimous top five team ahead […]

Ohio State wide receiver Jeremiah Smith has signed with Adidas, a major move for the sportswear and footwear giant ahead of college football’s 2025 season. Smith registered 76 receptions for 1,315 yards and 15 touchdowns last season as a five-star true freshman sensation for the national champions, who are a unanimous top five team ahead of the new campaign.
CBS Sports spoke to a source with knowledge of the agreement Wednesday, who acknowledged Smith would still wear Nike with the Buckeyes this season. Ohio State signed a then record-setting 15-year agreement with the Swoosh in 2016 to be the Buckeyes’ official apparel sponsor.
Smith is not tied to the Swoosh despite Ohio State’s relationship with Nike.
“Off the field, Jeremiah will be in Adidas product, along with any brand marketing (spots) and individual social media posts,” the source said.
Smith had multiple offers from various competitors and ultimately chose to represent Adidas moving forward.
The source noted that a similar scenario previously unfolded for current WNBA rookie Hailey Van Lith, who initially transferred from Louisville — an Adidas school — to Nike-sponsored LSU prior to finishing her career last season at TCU last season.
Van Lith’s NIL deal with Adidas carried over to Baton Rouge. She was one of 15 female student-athletes to sign with the brand in 2022.
Smith was a breakout performer in last season’s College Football Playoff, lighting up Tennessee and Oregon with multi-touchdown outings before clinching the national title against Notre Dame with a clicking 56-yard reception in the waning moments.
“One of the most memorable moments from last season was losing my black stripe and officially becoming a Buckeye,” Smith said in a press release. “Fast forward a year and I’m blessed to be adding three, joining the fastest brand in football. It’s crazy to be partnering with a brand that has such a talented roster of players and that I’ve been wearing since I was a young kid. We’re not done yet.”
Smith told The Athletic of his new deal that being a part of the brand was “something special” as his football career continues to leap forward.
“I’ve been wearing Adidas since I was a young kid, 11, 10 years old,” Smith said.
Smith joins an Adidas portfolio that includes Patrick Mahomes, Travis Hunter and former Ohio State stars Garrett Wilson and Emeka Egbuka. He shattered numerous freshman program records in 2024 and is one of this fall’s Heisman frontrunners.
“We’re building a roster of collegiate athletes that are writing new chapters, creating legacies and shattering records for their programs and universities,” Chris McGuire, adidas vice president of sports marketing, said. “As the face of the next generation of elite football players, Jeremiah has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the game, making him a perfect fit for our roster of athletes.”
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Sooner News Daily | Wednesday (July 2, 2025) – The Football Brainiacs
College Football Certified game wreckers @EASPORTSCollege
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90 » @THEJAYDNOTT pic.twitter.com/u3EUDDSVO6 — Oklahoma Football (@OU_Football) July 1, 2025 Mel Kiper Jr. was the first-ever guest on The Dari Nowkhah Show. Kiper spoke on what OU has in Jim Nagy as the General Manager. “I don’t think there’s a better evaluator […]

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Mel Kiper Jr. was the first-ever guest on The Dari Nowkhah Show.
Kiper spoke on what OU has in Jim Nagy as the General Manager.
“I don’t think there’s a better evaluator of talent out there.” pic.twitter.com/6KBwZNmWFs
— The REF (@KREFsports) July 1, 2025
NEW: EA College Football 26 Top 20 QBs
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If you’re confused about all of this, here’s a story detailing the House revenue-share concept from last month when the settlement was approved – https://t.co/kQ1LWX9GHr
— Ross Dellenger (@RossDellenger) July 1, 2025
With the new rev-share reality now upon us, here’s a detailed projection of how schools are expected to pay athletes, both in 2025-26 and the years to come.https://t.co/eQUQ95HE3c
— Zach Barnett (@zach_barnett) July 1, 2025
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