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It's been two years since the NCAA revamped its transfer rules, allowing athletes to transfer multiple times with immediate eligibility. We've watched as this change has reshaped college athletics and expanded opportunities for athletes.Now, similar transfer policies are making their way to high school athletics but with far more variety and restrictions.While many states still enforce strict eligibility requirements, others have adopted a one-time free transfer rule, which allows students to switch schools without sitting out. However, because each state sets its own policies, the rules vary drastically across the country.The complex rules have even led to legal battles in some cases.Most recently, five-star Texas commit John Meredith III and four-star Georgia commit Colton Nussmeier were both ruled ineligible for their senior seasons after attempting to transfer high schools in Texas and losing their respective appeals.While transferring is nothing new, the rules are ever-changing and arguably more complicated than ever. So, what are the rules surrounding high school transfers in every state?AlabamaA student who attends a school outside of their home school district must attend that school for one full calendar year in order to establish athletic eligibility at the varsity level, unless a bona fide move is involved. A family must reside in an attendance zone for one year for that zone to be considered the home school.AlaskaA student who transfers without a bona fide change of residence of parents or guardians is ineligible for team varsity sports for one full calendar year starting from the first day they attend the new school. However, a student is eligible for individual sports during the regular season, but cannot participate in state qualifying or state championship competition for one calendar year.ArizonaIn team sports, a student is ineligible for all power ranked contests at the varsity level for the first 50% of regular season contests if the student participated in that same sport in the past 12 months. If a student transfers during a sport's season and had competed in the same sport at any time in the past 12 months, they are ineligible for one year.ArkansasStudents who transfer schools after June 1 of their freshman year will be required to sit out of varsity athletics for 365 days, unless the move is a bona fide change of residence.California A student transferring for the first time may become eligible for varsity competition after completing a Sit Out Period (SOP) in sports they previously competed in, provided they meet the conditions listed for limited eligibility. The Sit Out Period will be 50% of the total number days in that particular season of sport.Colorado A student who transfers loses varsity eligibility for 365 days from their last day of participation, unless the decision is based on a bona fide family move, a hardship or a broken home. This restriction applies strictly to varsity-level sports that the student participated in during the 12 months prior to moving.Connecticut A student who transfers during 10th, 11th or 12th grade without changing their legal residence to another school district or school service area must complete at least one year of approved membership before being eligible for varsity competition. DelawareA student may transfer one time to a member school and be immediately eligible to participate in interscholastic athletics, provided the transfer happens before the start of the fall sports season of their third year of high school eligibility. The student may not participate in the same sport for different schools during the same school year.Washington D.C.A student who transfers is ineligible to play a varsity sport for one calendar year unless there is a bona fide change of address or the student did not participate in the sport at their previous school. However, students in 9th grade are allowed one transfer during the school year and will remain immediately eligible as long as they don't play the same sport within the same year at two different schools.Florida Florida House Bill 7029 originally permitted student-athletes to transfer to a school of their choice statewide with immediate eligibility; however, that rule tightened this June. Now, students can transfer to a school and participate in sports only in the county in which they reside and they can no longer switch schools midseason. The penalty for attempting an unauthorized athletic transfer to a school outside of your home county is a full season of athletic ineligibility, accompanied by severe financial and competitive penalties for the school's sports program.Georgia A student athlete who transfers to a new high school must complete a bona fide change of residence to maintain immediate varsity eligibility. Last year, however, the Georgia High School Athletic Association revised its bylaws, stating that students who transfer to a third school after their freshman year will face a one-year ineligibility period, even if there is a bona fide move involved.HawaiiIf a student participates in any athletic events at one school and transfers to another school on the same island within 12 months, the student shall not be eligible to compete in the same sport for a period of 12 consecutive months from the date of such transfer.IdahoA student who changes schools without an accompanying move on the part of the students parents will be ineligible for interscholastic extracurricular activities for one year from the date of initial enrollment and attendance in the new school.Illinois If a student wishes to transfer schools, they must submit a form provided by the IHSA office that is signed by the official representative of the school from which they are transferring from and the school they wish to transfer to. The student will remain ineligible for one year unless both principals agree the move did not involve athletic motivation. Indiana Students whose first transfer is from one IHSAA school to another will maintain full eligibility if it occurs during their first six semesters of high school. Students whose second transfer involves a return to the school where they established their initial eligibility will retain full eligibility within 365 days of their enrollment date at the previous school.IowaUnless an exception applies, the transfer rule prohibits a student-athlete from participating in varsity athletics for 140 calendar days of enrollment after transferringfrom one school to another. This is a change from the previous system, which stated that transfer students were ineligible for 90 school days, putting athletes who compete in summer sports at a disadvantage.KansasIf a student changes schools without a move on the part of their parents, high school students are ineligible for one calendar year from the first date of attendance at the new school.Kentucky The restrictions on students who have both been in 9th grade and played for a member school require said individual to be ineligible for a period of one year from that students latest varsity participation. The one-year period of ineligibility may be waived if documentation can be made that one of 10 published exceptions has been met as listed in the rule book.Louisiana Students who transfer to another school without a bona fide change in residence are automatically ineligible from varsity athletics for one calendar year. Students also must attend a school zoned for the physical address where they reside. In February, the LHSAA voted against the one-time free transfer rule.MaineA student who transfers enrollment to another school without a corresponding change of residence by their parent may become eligible to participate in interscholastic activities if a Transfer Waiver Approval Form is properly filed with the MPA office, with the administration from both schools agreeing that the transfer was not primarily for athletic purposes.MarylandA transfer student who changes schools and has previously participated in a varsity sport is ineligible for that sport for one calendar year from the date of enrollment. If the student enrolls in the middle of the school year, they are also ineligible for the remainder of that school year.MassachusettsA student who transfers from any school to an MIAA member high school is ineligible to participate in any interscholastic athletic contest at any level for a period of one year in all sports in which that student participated at the varsity level.MichiganA student will not be eligible for the next season in a sport they participated in at their former high school at any level during the most recent previous school year unless the student meets one of the 15 exceptions, most of which involve a residential change.Minnesota A transfer student is ineligible for varsity competition for a period of one calendar year beginning with the first day of attendance at the new school, unless a change of residence is involved.Mississippi A student who begins 9th grade at one school and transfers to another member school shall be ineligible for a period of one year from the date they enroll in the second school. If a student completes a bona fide move prior to the beginning of the school year, they are immediately eligible.MissouriIf a student transfers schools, they will be ineligible for 365 days, unless their circumstances meet one of the ten exceptions listed in the MSHSAA Residence and Transfer Rules.MontanaAny student who transfers from one member high school, home school or non-member school to a member high school is ineligible to participate in a varsity sports for 90 days or its equivalent in districts with extended schooldays or four day weeks from the date of enrollment in the school to which they transfer.Nebraska Students are permitted to transfer one time prior to May 1 without a 90-day varsity ineligibility period.Nevada A student who enrolls in a school for the first time or who transfers from one school to another school is ineligible to participate in any sanctioned sport for 180 school days. New Hampshire A student who transfers enrollment without a corresponding move into a new school district by their parents or guardians shall be required to be in attendance in the new school for one year from the date of enrollment in order to establish athletic eligibility, unless the move was a part of a corresponding move.New JerseyStudents are entitled to one penalty-free transfer during the first six semesters after their initial high school enrollment, provided that the transfer occurs on or before the start of practice of the sports season in which the transfer occurs.New MexicoStudents are permitted one free transfer after their open enrollment choice, provided that transfer occurs on or before the start of practice of the sports season in which the transfer occurs. Students who transfer a second or subsequent time are ineligible for varsity participation in all sports for 365 calendar days from the date of enrollment at the new school, unless a permitted change of residence occurs.New YorkA student who transfers without a corresponding change in residence of his/her parents is ineligible to participate at the varsity level in any interscholastic athletic contest in a particular sport for a period of one year if the student participated in that sport within their high school career.North Carolina A student who transfers from one participating school to another participating school shall not participate in interscholastic athletics for 365 calendar days following the student's enrollment in the new school.North Dakota Students who transfer are ineligible for varsity competition for one full calendar year unless they meet specific waiver criteria.OhioIf a student transfers at any time after 9th grade, the student shall be ineligible for the first 50% of the season including the postseason in those sports in which the student participated during the 12 months immediately preceding this transfer.Oklahoma A student who transfers is ineligible for a period of one year from the date of first attendance at the new school, unless the student applies for and is granted an exception due to hardship or other qualifying circumstance.OregonA student who attends, participates or was eligible to participate for a school, and then transfers to another school is ineligible for one calendar year from the last date of participating or receiving instruction.Pennsylvania If a student transfers after participating in a sport in 10th grade or later, that student is generally ineligible for the postseason in that same sport the following school year, even if the student can still play in the regular season. If the transfer happens in-season, there is also a 21-day ineligibility period. Rhode IslandA student who transfers without a bona fide change of address is ineligible for the first 35 days in each sport they participated in during the past 12 months.South CarolinaStudents are allowed a one-time transfer to any member school.South DakotaA student may transfer their eligibility through SDHSAA athletic open enrollment one time to anothermember school. Students may become eligible immediately as long as they are enrolled on the first day of the school year and have not competed in any SDHSAA sanctioned athletic contest at the school they are coming from during that school year's athletic season.Tennessee On July 1, 2026, the one-time free transfer rule officially went into effect in the state of Tennessee, meaning students can now transfer without a bona fide change of address. Students are allowed one free transfer from 6th to 8th grade and another between 9th and 12th grade, provided the move occurs during summer break. Any additional transfers or moves during the school year will result in a 12-month period of ineligibility, unless the athlete qualifies for a hardship waiver.TexasAny student who transfers to a new school primarily for athletic purposes and without a bona fide family move is strictly ineligible for varsity sports for one calendar year. The one-time transfer rule has been introduced through House Bill 619, however, the bill has not passed.UtahA student who transfers to a new school is ineligible to compete in any varsity sport they have played within the past 12 months for 30 days or 50% of the games, whichever is greater. If a student transfers a second time, they face a 12-month varsity ineligibility penalty from the date of enrollment. VermontStudents are immediately eligible to participate in a varsity sport as long as they transfer before the first play date of that sports season. If a student transfers after that date, they must wait 20 calendar days to be eligible and must participate in at least 60% of the regular season competitions to be eligible for postseason competition. If the transfer is the result of any coercion, recruiting or inducement to move to participate in interscholastic activities, students will be ineligible for 365 calendar days from the date of the infraction.Virginia A student who moves from one school to another motivated by athletic purposes and with no move on the part of their parents is ineligible for one full calendar year. This student can become eligible immediately when their parents established residency in the zone served by the students new school.Washington Students may make one transfer during their four-year high school career between school years, but they will be ineligible for varsity competition for 40% of the maximum number of allowable contests for the sports played the previous year.West Virginia Under a new rule that went into effect on June 11, 2026, a student shall be eligible for a one-time transfer during the 9th or 10th grade with immediate eligibility, provided the transfer is completed on or before September 1. A student in the 9th,10th or 11thgrades will also be allowed one "transfer back," allowing a student to move back to their original home school if they previously transferred away and gain immediate eligibility. Juniors and seniors who transfer schools for the first time are automatically ineligible for varsity sports for 365 days, unless a bona fide move was involved.Wisconsin A student who transfers from any school into a member school will be subject to the transfer rules for one calendar year from a student's first day of attendance at the new school unless the transfer is made necessary by a total and complete change in residence by a parent.WyomingIf a student transfers to another school, they shall be ineligible for varsity level athletic competition for oneyear from the date of enrollment. This rule applies to interscholastic sports in which the student has participated at any level or grade during the 12 calendar months preceding the date of such transfer.This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Can high school athletes transfer without sitting out? It depends on the state

The wait for Aaron Donalds potential return to the Los Angeles Rams continues. While all signs point to Donalds return, an official decision has not been made.The three-time Defensive Player of the Year spent a decade playing for the organization but retired after the 2023 season. The Rams won the Super Bowl in 2021 with Donald on the roster and will have a chance at another strong postseason run this season. The team finished out the 2025 season with a loss to the Seattle Seahawks in the NFC Championship Game.The Rams are viewed as the favorite to win the Super Bowl this season after acquiring pass rusher Myles Garrett and cornerback Trent McDuffie to help bolster the defense.USA TODAY Sports will have live updates and the latest rumors on Aaron Donald and his pending decision to rejoin the L.A. Rams: L.A. Rams preseason scheduleJoint practice with Cowboys on Aug. 11Joint practice with Saints on Aug. 20Preseason gamesPreseason Week 1:Saturday, Aug. 15, at Kansas City Chiefs, 4 p.m. ETPreseason Week 2:Saturday, Aug. 22, vs. New Orleans Saints, 4 p.m. ETPreseason Week 3:Thursday, Aug. 27, at Los Angeles Chargers, 10 p.m. ETThis article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Aaron Donald decision updates: Rumors, latest news on Rams star's return

IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters ConnectThe post Larionov Acquires Red Wings Goalie . . . Sort of appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.Mar 20, 2026; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Florida Panthers goaltender Daniil Tarasov (40) guards his net against the Calgary Flames during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-Imagn ImagesA Detroit Red Wings goaltender was traded on Friday. But hes not going anywhere.For now.In Russias KHL, Friday saw veteran forward Joseph Blandisi traded by SKA St. Petersburg to Salavat Yulaev. In return, SKA St. Petersburg acquired the KHL rights to Red Wings goaltender Daniil Tarasov.SKA St. Petersburg is coached by former Red Wings Russian Five icon and Hockey Hall of Famer Igor Larionov.The Red Wings signed Tarasov as an unrestricted free agent this summer. He agreed to terms on a one-year deal with an AAV of $2 million. The #LGRW signed 27 y/o G Daniil Tarasov to a 1 year $2M cap hit contractDeal is 1-way and does not include any trade protectionRep'd by J.P. Barry @CAAHockeyhttps://t.co/TsDx6LoEwD PuckPedia (@PuckPedia) July 3, 2026Tarasov, 27, spent last season with the Florida Panthers. In 31 appearances, he went 13-15-3 with a 3.05 goals-against average and .895 save percentage. He spent the previous four NHL campaigns with the Columbus Blue Jackets. In his five NHL seasons, Tarasov hasnt posted a GAA under 3.00 since his 2021-22 rookie year (2.40). Only once in the past four seasons has his save percentage finished north of .900. Tarasovs career NHL numbers show a 3.30 GAA and .897 save percentage.What all those numbers add up to is a very tenuous NHL existence for the netminder. And history shows us that if Russian players arent in the NHL, theyd rather be in the KHL than the AHL.Red Wings Have NHL Goalie Prospects on the HorizonCertainly, thats what Larionov must be thinking. If Tarasov is underwhelming in his Detroit debut season, its unlikely that hell get another pact from the Red Wings. With prospects Michal Postava and Trey Augustine hovering over the horizon, Tarasovs long-term future is probably going to play out elsewhere.Maybe as SKA St. Petersburgs goalie as early as next season.Thank you, Joe! Joe Blandisi has moved to Salavat Yulaev, while SKA have received the #KHL rights to goalkeeper Daniil Tarasov.We thank Joe for his efforts in Saint Petersburg, wishing him luck for the future!#hcSKApic.twitter.com/KcTRDDxduw SKA Ice Hockey Club (@hcSKA_News) August 7, 2026Blandisi, 32, has played for SKA since 2025. In the 2025/26 season, the Canadian played 62 games in the KHL Championship and scored 29 points (12 goals, 17 assists). He also scored two goals in four games in the Gagarin Cup. It was his first KHL season. Blandisi was an NHLer for 101 games from 2015-20 with the New Jersey Devils, Anaheim Ducks, and Pittsburgh Penguins. The post Larionov Acquires Red Wings Goalie . . . Sort of appeared first on Detroit Hockey Now.

New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks will need to prove himself throughout his fourth season with Big Blue this year.Banks has struggled immensely to begin his NFL career and now faces a make-or-break season entering 2026. The former Maryland star was the Giants first-round selection in the 2023 NFL draft but has been extremely underwhelming despite flashing clear potential at the collegiate level with the Terrapins.Deonte Banks & Greg Newsome the starting CBs in Giants camp today.Adebo then rotated in. Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) August 7, 2026Banks is seemingly in the mix for New Yorks No. 2 cornerback role despite his earlier career struggles, and was seen starting alongside Greg Newsome II at training camp on Friday.Fellow Giants defensive back Paulson Adebo would more than likely be named New Yorks No. 3 cornerback should Banks, who has performed well this summer with one remaining hiccup, earn the starting role.However, Banks found himself in a position to make numerous plays throughout Day 9 of training camp but ultimately struggled in both one-on-ones and team drills despite remaining a starting option.Banks is solidly in play to start over Adebo it seems but twice today he was in position to make a play on the ball & didnt.One over his head in 1 on 1s that was a good play & one where Isaiah Likely made a tough catch in team drills https://t.co/mdvi9lOwWT Bobby Skinner (@BobbySkinner_) August 7, 2026Banks is credited with 147 total tackles, five tackles for loss and two interceptions across his first three seasons in New York. The cornerback will undoubtedly need to play much better football in the final year of his rookie deal, and he may find himself with an excellent opportunity as the Giants No. 2 cornerback in the near future.This article originally appeared on Giants Wire: New York Giants' Deonte Banks still struggling to make plays on ball?

Sky Sports provide update on Liverpools move for Bradley BarcolaBradley Barcola to Liverpool looks difficult as PSG hold firm on 145m valuationLiverpool have made contact over Bradley Barcola, but early indications suggest any move for the Paris Saint-Germain winger will be tough to advance unless the French club soften their position. According to Sky Sports, the Premier League club have held preliminary talks with PSG and also spoken to the players representatives, yet the current asking price is a major obstacle.The central issue is clear. There is, in Sky Sports words, a significant gap in valuation between the two clubs. PSG are said to value the 23-year-old at 145m, and PSGs stance on the fee makes it a difficult deal to complete at this stage. That framing matters. Liverpools interest is genuine, but the conditions for a deal are presently unfavourable.Barcola transfer talks reveal Liverpool interestBarcola has been admired at Anfield for some time and his profile fits the current recruitment theme. Liverpools new head coach Andoni Iraola wants speed, intensity and directness in wide areas, particularly after the departure of Mohamed Salah. In that context, it is no surprise that Barcola remains under consideration.The report adds that a move to Anfield is said to appeal to Barcola, which is a relevant detail even if it does not materially change the negotiating picture. The France international has two years left on his PSG contract and has indicated he will not be signing a new one amid frustrations at a lack of game time. For Liverpool, that could eventually become a point of leverage, though not necessarily in the immediate term.Photo: IMAGOThere is also a wider squad-building angle. Liverpool are planning to have five wingers at the end of the window, with an additional one being a younger player they want to develop. That helps explain why the club are examining more than one route in the market rather than placing all focus on a single target.Ibrahim Mbaye option remains separateOne of those routes is Ibrahim Mbaye. Liverpool have explored the conditions of a deal for the PSG teenager, with the 18-year-old believed to be keen on a switch. Crucially, Their interest in the teenager is completely independent of any potential move for Barcola, which suggests the recruitment team are working on parallel tracks.That distinction is important. Mbaye would represent a developmental addition, whereas Barcola would be a premium, ready-made signing. The current plan appears flexible enough that It is possible that Liverpool could sign Mbaye and another more experienced option. In other words, Liverpools search for a winger is broader than one headline name.PSG stance keeps Anfield move at arms lengthThere may have been some outside expectation that PSGs own business could alter the picture. The arrival of Magnes Akliouche from Monaco for 42.8m and advanced talks for Ajax winger Mika Godts might have been interpreted as a prelude to an exit. Yet that does not appear to be the case.The reporting is explicit that PSG would ideally like to keep Barcola. It also states that PSG signing Godts and Akliouche does not increase the likelihood of Barcola leaving. That is a firm message from the French champions, who have already allowed several forwards to depart this summer.For now, Liverpools interest can be described as active but complicated. Barcola appeals, the player is open to the idea, and the tactical fit is obvious. Yet unless PSG revisit the fee, this is one to monitor rather than one nearing completion.Our ViewBarcola has the tools to be a brilliant fit for Iraola. He is quick, aggressive, technically sharp and comfortable carrying the ball in transition. You can see why Liverpool have kept him on their radar for years.The biggest issue is obvious, 145m is enormous, even for a player of his quality and age. Liverpool should not walk blindly into that number. If PSG really would ideally like to keep him, then the price is probably designed to shut the door rather than invite a negotiation. That means Liverpool may need to wait, keep the dialogue open and see whether the contract situation changes the mood later in the window or beyond.There is encouragement in the fact that a move to Anfield is said to appeal to Barcola. That matters. Players who want Liverpool can sometimes help shift a deal over time. Supporters will also like that the club seem to be thinking on two levels, an elite winger now, plus a younger one to develop.If Barcola proves impossible, fans should still take confidence from the strategy. Liverpool know they need more from the wide areas and they are targeting high-level profiles. Barcola would be exciting, but the bigger positive is that the club appear clear about the type of attacker Iraola wants.

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Bruno Guimaraes was Newcastle's top goalscorer in the Premier League in 2025-26, scoring nine times in 29 appearances [Getty Images]Arsenal have signed Bruno Guimaraes from Newcastle United for 75m.The former Newcastle captain made it clear he wanted to join the Premier League champions earlier this summer. The 28-year-old Brazil midfielder, who has signed a four-year deal with the option of a further 12 months, called the move one of the "toughest decisions" of his life."This move is very tough because Newcastle means so much to me," he added. "But I wanted to experience something new in my life. I feel ready for a new challenge for myself and my family."Newcastle said they wished Guimaraes and his family well.Guimaraes left Newcastle's training camp in La Manga in Spain earlier this week to finalise his move to Emirates Stadium following a breakthrough in talks.He revealed he received messages from a number of his future team-mates, including countryman Gabriel as well as fellow midfielder Declan Rice, who told him "come here and please no more fights, now we're friends"."I'm at the point of my life, I think I need a challenge like this," he said. "I want to win trophies, I want to make history and I think I'm in the right place to do it. I'm so excited to start."Guimaraes joined a Newcastle side in relegation trouble in January 2022 and went on to play a crucial role in their improvement in fortunes under former head coach Eddie Howe.Guimaraes became the first captain in seven decades to lift a major domestic trophy for Newcastle after they defeated Liverpool in the 2025 EFL Cup final.He was also part of the side who qualified for the Champions League in 2023 and 2025, before they slipped to 12th place in the Premier League last season.Why Arsenal are signing Newcastle captain GuimaraesEmotional Guimaraes wanted to join Arsenal - Wilson