NCAA Tournament expands to 76 teams starting this season
The men's NCAA Tournament field grows from 68 to 76 teams, a structural change to March Madness with implications for at-large bids and conference representatio
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Vegas bettor pleads guilty in NBA, NCAA and Chinese league fixing schemes
The plea in three federal gambling cases marks a rare conviction tying sports betting to alleged game manipulation across multiple leagues.
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Memphis AD says school loaned Penny Hardaway $2.6M for roster; coach offers to repay
The arrangement highlights how revenue-sharing and NIL-era roster building are straining athletic department finances and compliance norms.
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Pat Kelsey testifies in court against NCAA in support of Louisville players
The Louisville coach's testimony is part of ongoing litigation over player eligibility that could reshape NCAA rules.
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Florida's Todd Golden says NCAA eligibility chaos is self-inflicted
Coaches and labor-law analysts are pressing the NCAA over inconsistent eligibility rulings as waiver disputes multiply.
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Ohio Gov. DeWine backs fifth year of eligibility for some college athletes
State-level political support for extended eligibility adds pressure on the NCAA as lawsuits over fifth years proceed in court.
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Federal court sends Robbie Avila's fifth-year lawsuit back to St. Louis court
The procedural ruling keeps alive a high-profile challenge to NCAA eligibility limits for athletes seeking an extra season.
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SEC opposes LSU bid to dismiss conference lawsuit, says dispute remains live
The conference's filing escalates a rare public fight between a league and one of its member schools over institutional control.
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Columbia suspends women's coach Megan Griffith for three games
The suspension follows a review of coaching behavior and is one of the more notable disciplinary actions of the preseason.
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Bill Self gives outlook on Kansas's 2026-27 season at media day
Kansas's media day remarks set expectations for one of the sport's marquee programs entering the new season.
FOX4KC.com · +9 outlets
Mark Pope embraces championship expectations entering Year 3 at Kentucky
Kentucky's coach is publicly accepting title-or-bust pressure as the Wildcats prepare for a highly anticipated season.
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ESPN coaching guide: hot seats, retirement watch and next-up candidates for 2026-27
The preseason coaching landscape includes questions about Tom Izzo's future and pressure on several high-major jobs.
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CBS Sports names Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. preseason Player of the Year
The preseason honor positions Fears among the early faces of the 2026-27 men's college basketball season.
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CBS Sports preseason All-America teams led by Thomas Haugh, Jeremy Fears Jr., Tyran Stokes
CBS's preseason honors, including Kansas freshman Tyran Stokes as Freshman of the Year, frame the top individual storylines entering the season.
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Big 12 men's preseason rankings: Arizona, Texas Tech and Houston in top tier
The Big 12 remains the deepest league in the sport, with three programs projected at the top tier nationally.
The New York Times · +14 outlets
ACC men's preseason rankings: can Virginia, Louisville or Miami challenge Duke?
Duke is the projected ACC favorite, with a group of challengers shaping the conference race.
The New York Times · +7 outlets
ESPN ranks best and worst men's college basketball offseason moves
The offseason review credits Texas and Illinois for strong portal and coaching moves while faulting the NCAA.
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SEC media days: Denzel Aberdeen bolsters Florida's NCAA title hopes
Florida enters the season among the SEC's contenders with Aberdeen positioned as a key contributor.
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