The Latest Breaking News from Greg Sankey

Florida’s Billy Napier, Todd Golden, SEC coaches voice concern with sports betting’s prevalence

When sports betting eventually becomes legal in Florida, the Gators do not expect to be blindsided.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 7, 2023

College Football’s Biggest Names Land in D.C. for Talks on Athlete Compensation

Nick Saban and others are set to meet with lawmakers after the California State Assembly passed a bill requiring athlete revenue sharing for its D1 schools—thrusting issues like NIL into the spotlight.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 7, 2023

The Changes That Could Be Coming For National Signing Days, Recruiting

The NCAA and conference commissioners are exploring several changes to current recruiting policies, including letters of intent, the early signing period and the IAWP rule.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 2, 2023

Inside the NIL Battle That Is Splintering the SEC: ‘We’re All Money Laundering’

Within the 11-state footprint of the country’s most dominant league, some schools have worked with state lawmakers to rewrite statutes to give them an advantage over neighboring programs.

Sports Illustrated · May 30, 2023

Conference Football Schedule, Field Storming on the Docket at SEC Spring Meetings

The contentious issues could alter the landscape of secondary rivalries and future home games, leaving plenty to discuss in Destin, Fla.

Sports Illustrated · May 29, 2023

College Conference Commissioners Under Pressure Like Never Before

They must deliver immediate financial rewards to their member schools or suffer the consequences.

Sports Illustrated · May 5, 2023

Alabama Makes Decision on Baseball Coach Amid Betting Scandal

The university decision comes after Ohio and New Jersey halted gambling activity on Crimson Tide baseball games.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2023

SEC Commissioner Shares Statement As States Halt Betting on Alabama Baseball Amid Concerns

As the questions surrounding wagering on Alabama baseball continue, the SEC commissioner formally addressed the matter for the first time.

Sports Illustrated · May 4, 2023

SEC One Important Step Closer to Football Schedule Format Decision

Commissioner Greg Sankey said a decision between an eight- and nine-game format needs to be done by the time league leaders meet next month.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 28, 2023

The New-Look CFP Has New Dates: 2024 Playoff to Start Earlier in December

Commissioners determined start dates for the expanded playoff, with first-round games set to start the third week of the month on same day as Saturday NFL contests.

Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2023