College Coaches Seek a Relaxing of Eligibility Requirements for JUCO Athletes

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College coaches seek a relaxing of eligibility requirements for JUCO athletes

A group of college coaches has written a letter to the NCAA urging a reevaluation of the current eligibility requirements for junior college (JUCO) athletes. Presently, non-qualifying JUCO athletes who graduate with a two-year degree must have 48 transferable credit hours and at least a 2.5 GPA to be eligible for NCAA competition. Currently, athletes transferring between four-year colleges must only carry a 2.0 GPA. The coaches argue that these stringent standards disproportionately affect disadvantaged students and hinder their opportunities to transition to four-year institutions.

Coe to seek meeting with top social CEOs if elected to IOC role

Sebastian Coe has pledged to address the online abuse of female athletes by seeking meetings with social media leaders like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg if he becomes International Olympic Committee (IOC) president. Highlighting incidents involving athletes such as Emma Raducanu and Eilish McColgan, Coe described the abusers as "pond life" and emphasized the necessity of creating a task force to protect women in sports. He also suggested leveraging artificial intelligence to combat online abuse.

Grant Fisher’s secret sauce

Grant Fisher has incorporated sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) into his training, coinciding with his record-breaking performances earlier this year. This supplement helps buffer acid buildup in muscles, delaying fatigue and enhancing endurance, though traditional forms often caused gastrointestinal issues. Fisher has used a new hydrogel-based bicarbonate supplement since late 2024.

“I’m Carl Lewis” premieres at SXSW

"I'm Carl Lewis!" is a documentary that had its world premiere at the South by Southwest (SXSW) Film & TV Festival on March 7. The film delves into the life of nine-time Olympic gold medalist Carl Lewis. Beyond his athletic achievements, the documentary explores Lewis's personal life, highlighting his challenges and triumphs both on and off the track. The film features interviews with notable figures such as Leroy Burrell, Zina Garrison, and Phil Knight.

Win signed merchandise ahead of Nanjing Indoors from last year’s indoor World Championships

To build fan momentum into the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing (March 21-23), World Athletics is giving away signed merchandise from medalists at last year’s World Indoors. Entries close March 17 at 5pm CET, and you can be included in the drawing by filling out this form. Items are available from Gudaf Tsegay and Sarah Mitton, among others.

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