D1 vs. D2 vs. D3 Schools: What’s the Difference?

Ever wondered what the different school sports divisions are? Check out our breakdown of D1 vs. D2 vs. D3 schools — and learn why this matters for you.

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September 22, 2022
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Recent College Athletics

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Top 10 College Varsity Esports Programs of 2022
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NCAA Draft Constitution Would Reduce Org’s Hold Over College Sports
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Congressmen Seek to Reform NCAA Rule Enforcement Process
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What's Going On In College Athletics

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NCAA Focus On Big-Money Sports Creates Gender Disparities: Report
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Ex-NBA Star JR Smith Focused on Degree, Golf at HBCU
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College Athletes to NCAA: Prioritize Player Health and Safety
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How Title IX Impacts Women’s Equality in College Athletics

November 19, 2021
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Bill Would Tax Some College Athletes Profiting From Name, Image, Likeness

November 10, 2021
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NCAA’s March Madness Brand to Include Women in 2022 Basketball Tournament

November 10, 2021
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Inside the NCAA’s Name, Image, Likeness Madness

November 10, 2021
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Companies Rush to Make Name, Image, Likeness Deals With College Athletes

November 12, 2021
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NCAA Struggles to Keep Its Hold on College Sports

November 10, 2021
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When Does College Basketball Start?

September 23, 2022
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College Athletes Often Bear the Cost of Injuries and Insurance

May 6, 2022
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College Football Kicks Off With Patchwork of COVID-19 Protocols

November 10, 2021
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