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FILE - The NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is seen on March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Federal judge approves $2.8 billion settlement, paving the way for U.S. colleges to pay athletes

In arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports, schools, like those in the Big 5, are free to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month.

Temple assistant coach Chris Clark consoles Damian Dunn after an overtime loss to Vanderbilt in 2022.

High School

Temple assistant Chris Clark is heading back to his alma mater to coach St. Joe’s Prep

On Thursday, Penn State announced plans to host Oregon in its annual "White Out" game at Beaver Stadium on Sept 27.

Penn State Nittany Lions

Penn State will have its ‘White Out’ game against Oregon; Temple’s kickoff time vs. Oklahoma set

Jeff Manto, the head coach for Conwell-Egan's baseball team, will graduate from Temple on Thursday, 40 years after he originally left campus.

Temple Owls

Former Phillie Jeff Manto got his ‘butt back to school.’ Now he’ll graduate from Temple 40 years after leaving.

New Temple quarterback Gevani McCoy rushed for 328 yards and five touchdowns last season at Oregon State.

Temple Owls

Does transfer Gevani McCoy have the skills to beat out Evan Simon for Temple’s starting QB job? Here’s what the film says

Kevin Willard (left) the new coach at Villanova, shares a laugh with ESPN's Fran Fraschilla last month.

Colleges

Transfer portal: Villanova adds another 2025 recruit; Drexel, La Salle, Temple add players

Villanova added another player to its incoming freshman class. Drexel, La Salle, and Temple, meanwhile, picked up portal commitments.

Former Temple kicker Maddux Trujillo is headed to the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent.

Temple Owls

Two Temple football players sign as undrafted free agents; Villanova’s Isas Waxter joins Seahawks

Former Owls kicker Maddux Trujillo is headed to the Colts, while edge rusher Diwun Black will join the Ravens.

Oregon State quarterback Gevani McCoy (4) throws a pass during an NCAA football game against San Diego State on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Temple Owls

Temple lands commitment from former Oregon State and Idaho QB Gevani McCoy

McCoy could compete with Evan Simon for Temple's starting job.

Temple men's basketball coach Adam Fisher added his first signing of the offseason on Thursday in 6-foot-10 former Bowling Green forward Jamai Felt.

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Temple nabs 6-10 forward Jamai Felt from the NCAA transfer portal

At Bowling Green, Felt led the Mid-American Conference in blocks this past season with 46 and was named to the MAC's all-freshman team.

Maryland transfer Rodney Rice picked USC over Villanova.

Colleges

Transfer portal: Where does Villanova go next with Rodney Rice off to USC? There are thousands of possibilities

The deadline to enter the NCAA transfer portal for college hoops closed Tuesday, finding over 2,600 players searching for greener pastures.

Kevin Willard’s first roster at Villanova is starting to take shape.

Colleges

Transfer portal: Villanova nabs two commitments with more on the way; where does St. Joe’s turn next?

Villanova picked up a commitment from another Maryland transfer, and more frontcourt help could be on the way.

Former Temple guard Zion Stanford will play next season at Villanova.

Colleges

Recent player movement in the Big 5 and beyond shows the gulf-sized gap between the haves and have-nots

Zion Stanford's transfer from Temple to Villanova reveals college basketball's hierarchy. So does St. Joe's guard Xzayvier Brown's entry into the transfer portal.

Temple's Zion Stanford is transferring to Villanova.

Villanova Wildcats

Temple’s Zion Stanford will transfer to Villanova to continue his basketball career

Stanford, a former all-state selection at West Catholic, is heading from Temple to Villanova.

Temple wide receiver Xavier Irvin goes for a catch against teammate Louis Frye during Temple’s Cherry and White game on Saturday.

Temple Owls

Temple’s annual Cherry and White game showed flashes of good, alongside room for improvement

New head coach K.C. Keeler is pleased with the "dramatic" improvement of the Owls, but noted there's much work to be done, specifically on offense.

Temple transfer Zion Stanford is visiting Villanova this weekend, sources said.

Colleges

Transfer portal: Big week ahead for Villanova; big money flying around; and more Big 5 moves

Villanova has a big week ahead with multiple visitors due on campus. The transfer portal in men's basketball has more than 2,000 players in it.

Temple football coach K.C. Keeler will be at the helm for his first Cherry and White spring game on Saturday.

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Three key storylines in Temple’s first Cherry and White spring game under K.C. Keeler

From a potential starting quarterback emerging for the 2025 season to figuring who will start on the offensive line, we explore the biggest questions ahead of Saturday's spring finale.

Three members of Temple's football brain trust (from left): general manager Clayton Barnes, head coach K.C. Keeler, and offensive coordinator Tyler Walker at Edberg-Olson Hall.

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Huddling with the Owls: A peek inside as Temple’s football staff builds a new culture

New coach K.C. Keeler and his staff are working to turn around the program on North Broad. The Inquirer got a look inside the day-to-day operation.

Colleges

Transfer portal: Villanova’s rebuild; One in, one out at St. Joe’s; Temple’s troubles; and more Big 5 impacts

There's been a lot of transfer portal movement in Big 5 basketball already. More is surely on the way.

Temple coach Adam Fisher had three-star recruit Cam Miles withdraw his commitment to the Owls.

Temple Owls

Top Temple men’s hoops recruit Cam Miles pulls his commitment to the program

Miles, a 6-foot-3 shooting guard, was one of three recruits Owls coach Adam Fisher initially landed that made up what was considered the strongest class in the American Athletic Conference.

Mr. Keyser was adept as working with students and children, and doted on his two granddaughters.

Obituaries

Ted Keyser, longtime teacher and Hall of Fame coach at Haverford High, has died at 97

His signature attack on the volleyball court featured intricate ballhandling and passing, and a 70-mph spike or subtle tap at the end to frustrate opponents and score the point.