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CURRENT NEWS
Lambert returns to Uni of New Mexico soccer team after serving fight suspension - August 27, 2010New Mexico women's soccer player Elizabeth Lambert has been reinstated after serving a two-game suspension for her role in a widely publicized endgame fracas last fall...
Probe into North Carolina football expands, includes academic issues - August 27, 2010
The investigation of North Carolina's football program has expanded into possible academic misconduct involving players and a woman who also has worked as a tutor for coach Butch Davis' son, school officials said Thursday night...
NCAA academic ratings to be attached to college coaches - August 4, 2010
Tom Izzo's teams own 175 wins and three Final Fours appearances in the past seven years, but the NCAA would like for you to know a little more about the Michigan State coach — such as how his players fare in the classroom...
NCAA investigation takes on South Beach parties - July 23, 2010
South Florida usually is a hot spot for vacationers and partygoers but it's currently drawing a different kind of heat from the NCAA...
It's a Dream-Come-True For Graham - July 19, 2010
FirstPoint Athlete Competes in World Junior Championships...
Scholarship Signings – June Update - July 19, 2010
The Clearing Department’s monthly update on recent scholarship commitments for the month of June...
Information for State School Students - July 12, 2010
There are over 4,000 universities awarding undergraduate degrees in the US. With each offering its own areas of specialisation, range of extracurricular activities and campus atmosphere, there is bound to be one that is a great fit for you...
FirstPoint Recruits Play Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville - July 2, 2010
Some of FirstPoint USA’s 2011 & 2012 prospects will be playing against NCAA DI side, Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville in London. The game provides the players with a unique opportunity to compete against a top-level US college side...
Coach Meyer on verge of contract deal - July 2, 2010
University of Florida athletic director Jeremy Foley said he expects football coach Urban Meyer to sign the six-year, $24 million contract both agreed to last August just ahead of the start of summer practice...
Disgraced ex-Baylor Coach Bliss gets a shot at redemption - June 23, 2010
Dave Bliss could have chosen to live outside the public eye in the state where he was the public face in one of college athletics' darkest episodes seven years ago...
ARCHIVED NEWS
2010
New alliances, league affiliation ready to reshape College Sports - May 20, 2010NCAA hits USC with two-year bowl ban, scholarship cuts - June 11, 2010
University of Southern California Could Lose 2004 National Championship - May 20, 2010
Northeastern University uses technology to address missed classes for athletes - May 18, 2010
Scholarship Signings - April Update - May 12, 2010
Rhodes Scholar Myron Rolle Fights ‘too-smart-for-NFL’ Stigma - April 19, 2010
Andrew Kean Inducted into James P. Kelly, Sr., UC Athletics Hall of Fame - April 12, 2010
NCAA Coaches Turn Actors for ‘The Blind Side’ - April 12, 2010
Scholarship Signings - March Update - April 9, 2010
Rising Salaries of Coaches Force Colleges to Seek Budget Patch - April 5, 2010
Attempts to Suspend Two NCAA DI Legislative Proposals Fail - March 23, 2010
DI Members Request Override of Amateurism Legislation - March 15, 2010
NCAA Division I Eyes Combined Soccer Finals for 2011 - March 5, 2010
Scholarship Signings - February Update - March 4, 2010
Scholarship Signings - January - February 9, 2010
The University of California Plans $321 Million Stadium Retrofit - January 25, 2010
Division II Adopts New Organized-Competition Rule - January 22, 2010
Sam Charles Named National Soccer Player of the Year - January 18, 2010
Secretary of Education Duncan Urges Student-Athlete Balance - January 14, 2010
2009
Amy Kee Named National Rookie of the Year - December 3, 2009
Michigan State Signs Conor O'Neil for 2010 - November 27, 2009
Rhodes Scholars include five NCAA student-athletes - November 27, 2009
Prater Signs for Virginia Tech - November 27, 2009
Louise Bensz Commits to Iowa - November 17, 2009
Jessica Glennie Commits to Texas - November 13, 2009
University of Richmond penalized for text-messaging - November 11, 2009
College football coaches see salaries rise in down economy - November 10, 2009
The Carrick Becomes FirstPoint’s ‘Home of Golf’ - November 3, 2009
NCAA Looking at Playing-with-Pros Rule - October 25, 2009
Obama asked to investigate if BCS violates antitrust laws - October 22, 2009
Coach Kelly, Cincinnati burst onto national football map - October 15, 2009
NCAA DI Legislative Council to review proposals - October 14, 2009
Swimmers Face Time Warp With Suit Restrictions - October 12, 2009
Cabinet To Review Division I Recruiting Model - October 12, 2009
Study Shows Increased DI Spending On Academics - October 8, 2009
Bowden, Florida State president meet after trustee's resignation call - October 8, 2009
Summers Leads Hartwick Against No.15 Dartmouth - October 1, 2009
NCAA Soccer Gains British Influence - October 1, 2009
Schedule changed for DI Men's Soccer Championship - October 1, 2009
Matthew Graham Leads DePaul to Title - September 25, 2009
Sam Strachan Tops Field in NCAA DI Event - September 17, 2009
NCAA President Myles Brand Passes Away - September 17, 2009
Amy Kee Named BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Week - September 17, 2009
Three NCAA DI Coaches Earn Milestone Wins - September 16, 2009
Platform Provides Basis for Sharper DIII Identity - September 10, 2009
Career in Sports Forum replaces development conference - September 10, 2009
NCAA Monitoring H1N1 Outbreak - September 8, 2009
NCAA Division I To Consider Transfer Exception For Volleyball - August 26, 2009
Whitman College Athletics Centre Re-Opens After $15.5 million Makeover - August 26, 2009
DII Council Proposes Organized-Competition Change - July 27, 2009
Scotland's Boys Open Gets Underway - July 20, 2009
Andrew Kean Inducted to University of Cincinnati ‘Hall of Fame’ - July 16, 2009
Forrest Wins Scottish U16 Golf Title - July 15, 2009
NCAA to Review Initial-Eligibility Standards - July 9, 2009
June: This Month’s Scholarship Update - June 30, 2009
NCAA DI Proposal Addresses Professionalism - June 30, 2009
FirstPoint USA to sponsor English girls’ championship - May 22, 2009
Andrew Kean Appointed as Director of English Women’s Golf - February 4, 2009
2008
FirstPoint Soccer Stars Nominated for MLS Combine - December 16, 2008
FirstPoint Soccer Players Collect Annual Awards - December 16, 2008
FirstPoint’s Golfers Earn More Recognition - December 15, 2008
Tour Card Dream Come True For Callum! - November 19, 2008
Scottish Golf on Top of the World - October 20, 2008
Latest Scholarship Signings - August 8, 2008
Mark Books Scottish Boys Title - July 10, 2008
Mikhail Swinging in the Rain to Win Scottish Boys U16s Champs - July 10, 2008