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Nick Saban responds to claim of him being anti-NIL

Sep 10, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban makes his way off the team bus through a crowd of fans gathered before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports At the Nick’s Kids golf tournament on Tuesday, Nick Saban was asked how […]

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Sep 10, 2017; Nashville, TN, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban makes his way off the team bus through a crowd of fans gathered before a game against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Vanderbilt Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports

At the Nick’s Kids golf tournament on Tuesday, Nick Saban was asked how he feels about the public’s perception of him being against name, image and likeness in college sports. 

“I’m all for the players making money,” Saban said. “I don’t think we have a sustainable system right now. I think a lot of people would agree with that in terms of the future of college athletics. Period. Not just football. How do we sustain 20 other non-revenue sports that create lots of opportunities for people in the future.”

These comments are similar to what Saban said on Capitol Hill two months after his retirement. 

He said he liked coaching college football more than the NFL because he had the opportunity to develop young people with the goal of making their quality of life better.  

Saban’s stance is geared more toward the idea of an athlete making money as they find their footing in college, not paying athletes before they step on the field.

“Well, all the things that I believed in for all these years, 50 years of coaching, no longer exist in college athletics,” Saban said. “So, it always was about developing players. It was always about helping people when you’re successful in life. My wife even said to me, we have all the recruits over on Sunday with their parents for breakfast. And she would always meet with the mothers to talk about how she was going to help and impact their sons and how they would be well taken care of. And she came to me, like right before our retirement and said, ‘Why are we doing this?’ And I said, ‘What do you mean?’ She said, ‘All they care about is how much you’re going to pay them.’”

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CC Releases 2025-26 Hockey Schedule

Story Links 2025-26 Hockey Schedule (web) 2025-26 Hockey Schedule (pdf) Colorado College has released its 2025-26 hockey schedule, again playing one of the most demanding slates in the country. The Tigers will play 10 games this upcoming season against teams […]

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Colorado College has released its 2025-26 hockey schedule, again playing one of the most demanding slates in the country. The Tigers will play 10 games this upcoming season against teams that competed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament and 17 against teams that were ranked in the final 2024-25 USCHO Top-20 poll. 
 
The Tigers open the regular season by hosting NCAA tournament teams UConn, Oct. 3-4, and Bentley, Oct. 10, at Ed Robson Arena. 
 
The Pikes Peak Trophy, housed at CC since 2018, will be contested in a one-game series against Air Force on Oct. 11 at Cadet Ice Arena.
 
The Tigers travel to Northern Michigan (Oct. 17-18) before opening play in the NCHC against Omaha on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, at Robson Arena. Following a weekend series at Arizona State (Nov. 7-8), the first two games in the Battle for the Gold Pan against 2025 national semifinalist Denver will take place on Nov. 14, at Magness Arena and Nov. 15, at Robson Arena.
 
Back-to-back home series’ against Minnesota Duluth (Nov. 21-22) and NCAA tournament qualifier Providence (Nov. 28-29) precede the final weekend of the calendar year at Miami on Dec. 12-13.  

Following the final non-conference series of the season at Augustana on Jan. 2-3, Colorado College plays 14 league games, starting with a series at home against North Dakota (Jan. 9-10), followed by a pair of games at Omaha on Jan. 23-24. In between those weekends is an exhibition game against Simon Fraser (Canada) on Saturday, Jan. 17, at Robson Arena.

 

During the second half of the season, CC will also host Arizona State (Jan. 30-31) and defending national champion Western Michigan (Feb. 20-21), and travel to St. Cloud State (Feb. 13-14) and Minnesota Duluth (Feb. 27-28).

 

For the first time since 2017-18, the Gold Pan series will not conclude on the final weekend of the regular season. CC and DU will face off at Robson Arena on Feb. 6 and Magness Arena on Feb. 7.

Colorado College will not host St. Cloud State and Miami or travel to North Dakota and Western Michigan in ’25-26.

 

Following the regular season, the new NCHC playoff format will take place over three weeks entirely on campus sites. Like in 2025, only the top eight teams in the final standings will make the NCHC Tournament, with best-of-three quarterfinal series set for March 6-8, 2026, at the four highest seeds.

 

The four quarterfinal series winners are then re-seeded with the two highest remaining seeds hosting single-game semifinals the following Saturday (March 14). The NCHC championship game will then be held the following Friday or Saturday (March 20 or 21) at the highest remaining seed, with the exact date still to be determined. 

 

The 2026 NCAA Tournament begins on March 26, while the NCAA Frozen Four will be held in Las Vegas, Nev., April 9-11. The NCHC has produced the national champion in seven of the last nine seasons.

 

Colorado College has sold out every home game at Robson Arena since opening in October 2021. If interested in CC Hockey Season Tickets for the 2025-26 season, go to www.cctigers.com/tickets to get on the official season ticket waitlist.  

The 2025-26 television schedule will be announced at a later date.

 



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Cornell Hockey Schedule Tracker: What We Know About the Men’s and Women’s Hockey 2025-2026 Schedules

Though men’s and women’s hockey’s full schedules will not be released until later on this summer, other teams around the NCAA have announced their 2025-2026 slates, giving us a better idea of what next season will look like for both teams. This article tracks the status of next season’s schedules for Cornell men’s and women’s […]

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Though men’s and women’s hockey’s full schedules will not be released until later on this summer, other teams around the NCAA have announced their 2025-2026 slates, giving us a better idea of what next season will look like for both teams.

This article tracks the status of next season’s schedules for Cornell men’s and women’s hockey. It will be updated as new information is released and when the final schedules are ultimately made public.

On Tuesday, June 11 and Wednesday, June 12, the ECAC released the entire women’s and men’s hockey schedules. The remaining out of conference matchups for both teams will be confirmed by Cornell Athletics later this summer.

Men’s Hockey

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Nov. 7-Nov. 8: at Harvard, at Dartmouth

Nov. 14-Nov. 15: vs. Brown, vs. Yale

Nov. 21-Nov. 22: vs. Union, vs. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Nov. 29: vs. Boston University (at Madison Square Garden)

Dec. 5-Dec. 6: at Clarkson, at St. Lawrence

Jan. 2-Jan. 3: vs. University of Nebraska Omaha

Jan. 16-Jan. 17: vs. Princeton, vs. Quinnipiac

Jan. 23-Jan. 24: vs. Dartmouth, vs. Harvard

Jan. 30-Jan. 31: at Yale, at Brown

Feb. 6-Feb. 7: at Colgate, vs. Colgate

Feb. 13-Feb. 14: at RPI, at Union

Feb. 20-Feb. 21: at Quinnipiac, at Princeton

Feb. 27-Feb. 28: vs. St. Lawrence, vs. Clarkson

Women’s Hockey 

Oct. 17-Oct. 18: vs. Boston College

Oct. 24-Oct. 25: at Harvard, at Dartmouth 

Oct. 31-Nov. 1: vs. Yale, vs. Brown

Nov. 14-Nov. 15: at Colgate, vs. Colgate

Nov. 21-Nov. 22: at Union, at RPI

Dec. 5-Dec. 6: vs. Quinnipiac, vs. Princeton

Dec. 30: at Penn State

Jan. 9-Jan. 10: vs. Clarkson, vs. St. Lawrence

Jan. 16-Jan. 17: at Brown, at Yale

Jan. 20: vs. Penn State

Jan. 23-Jan. 24: at Princeton, at Quinnipiac

Jan. 30-Jan 31: vs. Dartmouth, vs. Harvard

Feb. 6-Feb 7: vs. RPI, vs. Union

Feb. 13-Feb. 14: at St. Lawrence, at Clarkson

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Jane McNally is a senior editor on the 143rd editorial board and was the sports editor on the 142nd editorial board. She is a member of the Class of 2026 in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences. You can follow her on X @JaneMcNally_ and reach her at jmcnally@cornellsun.com.

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Eli Fastiff is a senior editor on the 143rd editorial board and a member of the class of 2026 in the College of Arts and Sciences. You can follow him on X @Eli_Fastiff and reach him at efastiff@cornellsun.com.

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Replacement Of Aging Chiller At Herb Brooks Hockey Center

St. Cloud State University received $12.8 Million from the State to replace the chiller at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center when the State Budget was approved during Monday’s Special Session.  SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON.  Dietz says the chiller in the arena has out used its usefulness by about 20 years.  […]

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St. Cloud State University received $12.8 Million from the State to replace the chiller at the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center when the State Budget was approved during Monday’s Special Session.  SCSU Interim President Larry Dietz joined me on WJON.  Dietz says the chiller in the arena has out used its usefulness by about 20 years.  He says parts aren’t even made for the chiller currently in operation at SCSU.  Dietz says if you don’t have a chiller, you don’t have a hockey rink.  He says SCSU has been lobbying for this for quite some time.

Chiller Install Process

Dietz explains the the process to replace the chiller is underway but construction to replace it won’t likely happen until the summer of 2026.  He says they hope the current chiller can make it one more season.  Dietz isn’t sure

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Money Going State Colleges/Universities

Of the $60 Million the state appropriated to Universities and College in the State College and University system, $14 Million is coming to St. Cloud.  St. Cloud Technical and Community College received $1.2 Million to roof work.

Performing Arts Center (1968), exterior, St. Cloud State University, 1980-1989

No Demo Money

SCSU did not receive any requested money to demolish unused buildings.  Dietz says the cost to demo a building is approximately $3 to $4 Million.  Dietz has indicated in the past the Performing Arts Center would be the first to be demolished with the Education Building likely to be next.

SCSU’s Lemonade Concert and Art Fair

SCSU will host the Lemonade Concert and Art Fair again this season as part of Granite City Days.  This year’s Lemonade Concert and Art Fair will take place

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on Thursday June 26.  SCSU’s Molly McCann says there will be shuttle buses from K lot on the south side of campus near the Herb Brooks National Hockey Center.

If you’d like to listen to my conversation with Larry Dietz and Molly McCann, click below.

 

 

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Female athletes appeal NCAA settlement arguing it violates Title IX

An attorney representing the athletes said in a statement that the settlement violates Title IX, the federal law that bans sex-based discrimination in education. Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes who […]

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Female athletes appeal NCAA settlement arguing it violates Title IX

An attorney representing the athletes said in a statement that the settlement violates Title IX, the federal law that bans sex-based discrimination in education.

Eight female athletes filed an appeal Wednesday of a landmark NCAA antitrust settlement, arguing that women would not receive their fair share of $2.7 billion in back pay for athletes who were barred from making money off their name, image and likeness.

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approved the settlement last week, clearing the way for direct payments from universities to athletes and the end of the NCAA’s amateurism model.

The athletes who appealed the settlement competed in soccer, volleyball and track. They are: Kacie Breeding of Vanderbilt; Lexi Drumm, Emma Appleman, Emmie Wannemacher, Riley Hass, Savannah Baron and Elizabeth Arnold of the College of Charleston; and Kate Johnson of Virginia. They have standing to appeal because they previously filed objections to the proposed settlement.

Ashlyn Hare, one of the attorneys representing the athletes, said in a statement that the settlement violates Title IX, the federal law that bans sex-based discrimination in education.

“We support a settlement of the case, but not an inaccurate one that violates federal law. The calculation of past damages is based on an error that ignores Title IX and deprives female athletes of $1.1 billion,” Hare said. “Paying out the money as proposed would be a massive error that would cause irreparable harm to women’s sports.”

The House settlement figures to financially benefit football and basketball stars at the biggest schools, who are likely to receive a big chunk of the $20.5 million per year that colleges are permitted to share with athletes over the next year. Some athletes in other sports that don’t make money for their schools could lose their partial scholarships or see their roster spots cut.

“This is a football and basketball damages settlement with no real benefit to female athletes,” Hare said. “Congress has expressly rejected efforts to exempt revenue-generating sports like football and basketball from Title IX’s antidiscrimination mandate. The NCAA agreed with us. Our argument on appeal is the exact same argument the conferences and NCAA made prior to settling the case.”

The appeal was filed by the law firm Hutchinson Black and Cook of Boulder, Colorado, and was first reported by Front Office Sports. It would be heard by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.

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AAA® Introduces NIL-Specific Arbitration Procedures

New arbitration procedures and guidelines support athletes, schools, and sponsors navigating NIL agreements. NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), launched new supplementary procedures and due process guidelines specifically designed to meet the growing demand for fast, fair, and reliable dispute […]

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New arbitration procedures and guidelines support athletes, schools, and sponsors navigating NIL agreements.

NEW YORK, June 12, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The American Arbitration Association® (AAA), the global leader in alternative dispute resolution (ADR), launched new supplementary procedures and due process guidelines specifically designed to meet the growing demand for fast, fair, and reliable dispute resolution in college athletics and Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) agreements.

As student-athletes gain the ability to benefit from their personal brand, the collegiate sports landscape has shifted dramatically, bringing with it a rise in disputes over contracts, compensation, eligibility, and governance. The AAA’s updated framework supports athletes, universities, advisors, and collectives in navigating NIL-related and sports participation challenges and offers a streamlined path to resolve these matters efficiently and equitably.

“At a time when college sports are undergoing historic change, athletes and institutions need a fair, fast, and neutral process for resolving disputes,” said Bridget McCormack, president and CEO of the AAA. “Our new NIL and sports participation arbitration procedures are designed to protect the rights of student-athletes and institutions alike, ensuring that disagreements don’t derail careers or academic missions. The AAA brings trusted, sport-savvy arbitrators and a streamlined process that puts resolution—and the people behind the contracts—at the center.”

The AAA’s newly developed guidelines and supplementary procedures provide a streamlined, flexible framework for managing sports-related disputes, offering built-in emergency relief options and clearly defined filing fees, arbitrator rates, and administrative costs to provide predictability and manageability for all parties. Developed in collaboration with legal scholars, athlete advocates, and industry leaders, the AAA’s comprehensive Supplementary Procedures for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes and Due Process Guidelines for the Arbitration of Sports Participation and Name, Image, and Likeness Disputes promote fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Cases are handled by experienced professionals drawn from the AAA’s exclusive Sports and Commercial Panels of Arbitrators, each with deep expertise in sports law, NIL agreements, and collegiate eligibility issues. The process also prioritizes privacy, protecting sensitive financial and contractual information that might otherwise be exposed through litigation.



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Wyoming Valley West celebrates Class of 2025

Wyoming Valley West Band Director Andrew Kolojejchick (standing) leads the student musicians in playing ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ during the processional. Margaret Roarty | Times Leader Chorus Director Justin Davis (right) conducts the senior chorus during one of the musical selections on Wednesday. Margaret Roarty | Times Leader […]

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<p>Wyoming Valley West Band Director Andrew Kolojejchick (standing) leads the student musicians in playing ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ during the processional.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Wyoming Valley West Band Director Andrew Kolojejchick (standing) leads the student musicians in playing ‘Pomp and Circumstance’ during the processional.

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<p>Chorus Director Justin Davis (right) conducts the senior chorus during one of the musical selections on Wednesday.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Chorus Director Justin Davis (right) conducts the senior chorus during one of the musical selections on Wednesday.

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<p>Senior Class President Isabel Carrozza gives the welcome address.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Senior Class President Isabel Carrozza gives the welcome address.

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<p>Senior Class President Isabel Carrozza gives the welcome address.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Senior Class President Isabel Carrozza gives the welcome address.

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<p>A sea of graduation caps dots the football field on Wednesday.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

A sea of graduation caps dots the football field on Wednesday.

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<p>Student soloists sing during a choral rendition of ‘You Will Be Found’ from the musical Dear Evan Hansen.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Student soloists sing during a choral rendition of ‘You Will Be Found’ from the musical Dear Evan Hansen.

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<p>Student Council Member Madison Orrson offers remarks.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Student Council Member Madison Orrson offers remarks.

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<p>Superintendent David Tosh presents the Class of 2025.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Superintendent David Tosh presents the Class of 2025.

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<p>Graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Graduates wait in line to receive their diplomas.

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<p>Senior Arielle Berete shakes hands with Wyoming Valley West School Board Member Brian Dubaskas as she accepts her diploma.</p> <p>Margaret Roarty | Times Leader</p>

Senior Arielle Berete shakes hands with Wyoming Valley West School Board Member Brian Dubaskas as she accepts her diploma.

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KINGSTON — Wyoming Valley West celebrated its 59th commencement ceremony Wednesday at Spartans Stadium.

Speakers included High School Principal Tara Carey, Senior Class President Isabel Carrozza, Student Council Member Madison Orrson and Superintendent David Tosh.

For more information on the ceremony, including a complete list of graduates, check out the Times Leader’s special graduation section, which will be published later this month.



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