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Former UNC Bears hoops player, ineligible under current rules, is suing NCAA

“Athletes should have the agency to do what is best for them, not what is best for the NCAA,” said Diana Florence, a New York sports attorney representing former University of Northern Colorado men's basketball player Brock Wisne in a lawsuit against the NCAA.

Northern Colorado Bears forward Brock Wisne (14) looks for an opportunity to put up a shot during a Big Sky Conference basketball game between the Northern Colorado Bears and the Portland State Vikings at Bank of Colorado Arena in Greeley on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

A Northern Colorado Bears player reaches for a pass while taking part in a drill during a Northern Colorado Bears football spring game at Nottingham Field in Greeley on Saturday, May 2, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

Most UNC Bears home games will come at night as Nottingham Field switches on new lights

Northern Colorado Bears running back Mathias Price (5) runs the ball down the field during a Big Sky Conference football game against Portland State at Nottingham Field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

UNC Bears football summer training breaks for July 4, start of preseason camp nears

Northern Colorado guard Zach Bloch (8) laughs and celebrates with forward William Humer (21) and guard Quinn Denker (35) during a college basketball game against Colorado College at the Bank of Colorado Arena on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Monday, Nov. 3, 2025. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

UNC Bears men’s basketball players prepare to join professional ranks

By Anne Delaney

June 28, 2026 at 6:16 a.m.

"So many guys are successful in different systems," Smiley said. "We make a name for...

Andrew Alirez beats his chest as he enters the octagon for his debut MMA fight, a 140-pound bout against Bruce Martin, from Castle Rock, at Blue Federal Credit Union Arena in Loveland on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

Greeley’s Andrew Alirez suffers injury in Real American Freestyle wrestling event

By Anne Delaney

June 19, 2026 at 10:26 a.m.

“It’s very disappointing,” he said. “I felt like I had a good head of steam....

An encouraging motto is written on a whiteboard at a UNC volleyball spring practice at the Bank of Colorado Arena on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

UNC Bears volleyball hitting the road for 10-day summer trip to Japan

By Anne Delaney

June 12, 2026 at 1:33 p.m.

"The sight seeing will be the priority," Lamb said. "At the end of the day,...

Andrew Alirez celebrates with fans in the audience as he leaves the octagon after winning his fight against Bruce Martin by a technical knockout 43 seconds into his debut MMA fight at Blue Federal Credit Union Arena in Loveland on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

Greeley’s Andrew Alirez takes on wrestling and MMA competition this summer

By Anne Delaney

June 7, 2026 at 6:46 a.m.

“RAF is a great show and platform to grow the sport,” he said. I want...

Northern Colorado Bears defensive lineman Blake Weslin (35) blocks a pass by Portland State Vikings quarterback John-Keawe Sagapolutele (9) during a Big Sky Conference football game at Nottingham Field on the campus of the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

UNC Bears football to attend Big Sky Conference kickoff weekend

By Anne Delaney

June 6, 2026 at 6:30 a.m.

Lamb, entering his fourth season with the Bears, will be accompanied byoffensive lineman Levi Johnson...

University of Northern Colorado freshman Monique Stewart competes in the 800-meter run at the 2026 Big Sky Conference Championships held May 13-16 at Portland State University in Portland, Oregon. Stewart finished second in the finals of the 800 and advanced to run in an NCAA first-round meet at the University of Arkansas. (Courtesy/Jack Lewy for UNC Athletics).

UNC Bears name new head coach of cross country, track and field teams

By Anne Delaney

June 4, 2026 at 11:59 a.m.

Nick Maas, who previously coached track and field and cross country at Division II Wisconsin-Parkside,...

University of Northern Colorado triple jumper Camaria Corder competes during the 2026 outdoor season. Corder, a freshman from Tennessee, hit a season-best jump of 43-feet, 7 1/4 inches during an NCAA first-round meet Saturday, May 30, 2026 at the University of Arkansas. (Courtesy/UNC Athletics, Nasim Martin).

UNC Bears track and field jumper hits season best in NCAA outdoor first-round meet

By Anne Delaney

June 2, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.

Corder, a freshman from Tennessee, jumped a season-best 43-feet, 7 1/4 inches Saturday in the...

University of Northern Colorado football player Dominic Butts during the Bears' Big Sky Conference football game against Montana State on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025 in Greeley. Butts is a defensive lineman from Johnstown and Severance High School. (Greeley Tribune file photo).

UNC Bears football releases special event dates for home games at Nottingham Field

By Anne Delaney

May 30, 2026 at 7:01 a.m.

The Bears' home schedule begins with the season opener Friday, Aug. 28 against Big Sky...

UNC Bears track and field hurdler advances at NCAA outdoor first-round meet

By Anne Delaney

May 29, 2026 at 6:00 a.m.

The meet, known as the NCAA West First Round, runs through Saturday and is one...

Northern Colorado Bears baseball head coach Mike Anderson talks to his players in the clubhouse about their recent game against St. Thomas during a UNC baseball practice at Jackson Field in Greeley on Tuesday, April 21, 2026. (Brice Tucker/Staff Photographer)

UNC Bears baseball season ends at Summit League Tournament

By Anne Delaney

May 23, 2026 at 8:01 a.m.

The Golden Eagles came up with three of its seven hits in the inning to...

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