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EA Sports Pulls Plug on College Basketball Revival

RIP.

Operation Sports

College Football Is a Fun, Glorious Mess. These 7 Changes Would Make It Even Better.

How to fix the conferences, the rules, the playoffs, and more

Reason

How the Big Sky Is Staying True to Old-School Roots in a Modern College Football World

The FCS conference rests on the fault line of the post-House era, wrestling with modernization while cherishing the grit of previous eras.

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How NCAA Tournament Expansion Would Have Changed Last Four Events

The main criticism of jumping from a 68-team field to a 72- or 76-team field is that power conferences would get the new spots over mid-majors.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness Is Likely to Expand Because of a Cash-and-Power Grab

In a 72- or 76-team field, the extra teams will overwhelmingly be the dregs of the top five conferences—the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and Big East.

Sports Illustrated

The Latest: Senate passes Trump tax bill after turbulent all-night session

Senate Republicans have narrowly passed President Donald Trump’s tax breaks and spending cuts bill after a tense overnight session

The Independent UK

Which College Basketball Teams Will Be in EA’s NCAA College Basketball Video Game?

We know that a new College Basketball game is coming out. And we also know that when it doesn’t come out, it will likely have an impact on its foremost competitors on the market. But, as of right now, many details surrounding EA’s re-entry into the college basketball market are…

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UPenn to ban transgender athletes, feds say, ending civil rights case focused on swimmer Lia Thomas

The University of Pennsylvania has agreed to ban transgender women from its women’s sports teams to resolve a federal civil rights case that found the school violated the rights of female athletes

The Independent UK

NBA draft: Cooper Flagg goes to Dallas Mavericks as No 1 overall pick

The Dallas Mavericks did what everyone knew they would on Wednesday when they selected Cooper Flagg as the No 1 overall pick in the NBA draft.

The Guardian - US

Cooper Flagg’s Montverde Makes Case for Best High School Team of All Time

Derik Queen, Asa Newell and Liam McNeeley, all projected first-round NBA draft picks, led the Eagles to a 33–0 record with an average winning margin of 29.8 points per game.

Sports Illustrated

After the House Settlement, the Next NCAA Fight Is Just Beginning

Power conferences could consolidate legislative voting control away from other Division I schools.

Sports Illustrated

Does US soccer really need four first divisions? The answer isn’t necessarily ‘no’

Men’s and women’s leagues have announced plans for rapid growth. But secession and expansion have long been central elements of US sports

The Guardian - US

Amateur Hour Is Over: College Athletes Can Get Paid by Schools

Everything you need to know about the House settlement and the new rules governing payments to college athletes.

Reason

A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how

A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century

The Independent UK

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College Athletics Enters Revenue-Sharing Era As Judge Approves House Settlement

The new rules will go into effect on July 1 after the antitrust case addressed several issues with the amateur system the NCAA held for decades.

International Business Times UK

Seton Hall's Sick Hazing Culture: Baseball Team Forced Rookies Into Naked Beatings And 'Masturbation Games'

A former Seton Hall pitcher has exposed the university's baseball team for a series of disturbing hazing rituals, including public masturbations and naked wrestling matches.

The Texas Tribune

Texas colleges will soon be able to pay their athletes

House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.

Golf Monthly

Michael La Sasso Overcomes Early Struggles To Win NCAA Division I Men's Individual Championship

The Ole Miss player overcame some early wobbles to clinch the prestigious title

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Men’s Basketball Transfer Portal: Kentucky’s High-Priced Roster, Final Things to Watch

The portal closes Tuesday, and some schools may try to exploit loopholes in order to fill out their final spots for the 2025–26 season.

Sports Illustrated

NCAA Approves Rule Change to Allow Direct Payment to Athletes Pending House Settlement

The Board of Directors put forth nine proposals that will usher in a new era in college athletics and end many of the longstanding amateurism rules.

Sports Illustrated

House Settlement Still on Track for Approval, but Delayed at Least a Week for Tweaks

Roster limits, future class members and payouts were the main sticking points for Judge Claudia Wilken during Monday’s hearing.

Sports Illustrated

Landmark House Settlement Set for Final Approval: Here’s What to Know

The proposed outcome will usher in revolutionary change for college sports, paving the way for revenue sharing with athletes and revamp for how the NCAA operates.

Sports Illustrated

Leading NCAA Men’s Basketball Scorer Enters Transfer Portal

Only an injury could stop Anthony Roy this season.

The Guardian - US

‘We play for Indian country’: how the Bilingual Basketball league is preserving Indigenous languages

Despite drastic cuts by the Trump administration, Native American coaches are teaching and defending traditions

Sports Illustrated

Underdog 30: The Players Who Went From Overlooked to Sweet 16 Starters

Between the increased flexibility to transfer and the lasting impact of the pandemic, the NCAA tournament has more out-of-nowhere success stories than ever.

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