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March Madness Expansion Could Center on Championship Control

Power 4 schools’ proposals would push for more power over invites, while association president Charlie Baker is a proponent for more teams in the men’s and women’s basketball fields.

Sports Illustrated

March Madness will pay women's teams under a new structure approved by the NCAA

Women’s basketball teams finally will be paid for playing games in the NCAA Tournament each March just like the men have for years under a plan approved Wednesday at the NCAA convention

The Independent UK

NCAA to dole out $1.2M to help pay for House settlement. Its president asks for Congress to step in

Stressing his own organization’s ability to pay out $1.2 billion over 10 years to help settle an industry-changing lawsuit, NCAA President Charlie Baker also urged Congress to pass legislation that could put college sports on a better path

The Independent UK

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An early look at potentially vulnerable senators in 2026 - Roll Call

Democrats looking to flip the Senate in 2026 will need to make gains in states that have swung decidedly Republican in recent years.

Roll Call

Ken Paxton sues NCAA over transgender athletes’ participation in women’s college sports

The attorney general is accusing the organization of misleading fans by allowing transgender college athletes in women’s sports.

The Texas Tribune

‘A serious disease’: Congress weighs federal gambling crackdown amid growing concerns

With sports betting now legal in 38 states, experts worry that gambling addiction is also growing

The Guardian - US

Hometown Fans of Some College Football Playoff Teams Can't Bet on College Football

Nearly half of the universities in the College Football Playoff are located in states where sports betting is illegal.

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NCAA President Charlie Baker Would Welcome Government Oversight After House Settlement

Federal laws could help the NCAA supersede a patchwork of conflicting state laws and eliminate the threat of additional lawsuits.

Sports Illustrated

NCAA President Hints March Madness Field Could Expand

Fans could see an increase in as early as the 2025–26 season.

Sports Illustrated

Horoscope for Friday, July 24, 2026

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions today. The moon is in Sagittarius.

Chicago Sun-Times

NCAA, leagues sign off on $2.8 billion plan to set stage for dramatic change across college sports

The NCAA and five major college sports conferences have agreed to settle antitrust allegations for nearly $2.8 billion over the next 10 years

The Independent UK

Social media and gambling have made death threats routine for college athletes

I was heckled during my time as a college player in the late 1990s. But young athletes today must endure an ocean of bile from all areas of the internet

The Guardian - US

NCAA Urges States To Ban Betting On Player Performances

NCAA President calls for banning prop bets on player performances in states with legal sports betting to protect student-athletes and fair competition.

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NCAA Faces Existential Threat As Pay-For-Play Becomes Reality

Tennessee court ruling allows student-athletes to negotiate NIL deals, leading to chaos in college sports landscape.

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ESPN’s Jay Bilas Emphatically Blasts NCAA Tournament Expansion Proposal

The famed media personality and Duke alum disputes the idea that some teams need additional “access” to the event.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Michigan State football adding 2024 tight end Charlie Baker as PWO commit

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University of Tennessee Chancellor Calls NCAA

The University of Tennessee's chancellor criticizes the NCAA for pursuing unfounded allegations and failing to provide clear rules on name, image, and like...

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NCAA Faces Backlash for Discrimination Against Women in Sports

Learn about the ongoing fight for fairness in women's sports as former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines discusses discriminatory policies and lack of accountabili...

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NCAA President Charlie Baker’s Bold Proposal Could Spur Transformative Changes

The three-pronged approach addresses educational benefits, NIL deals and the creation of a new subdivision.

Sports Illustrated

Michigan Won Football National Title ‘Fair and Square,’ According to NCAA President

There is no time frame for the conclusion of the investigation into Connor Stalions’s efforts to gather information on future Wolverines opponents.

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NCAA Women's Basketball Seeks Revenue Sharing Program for Success in Tournament

Check out the latest developments in women's college basketball, including the new NCAA deal with ESPN and the push for revenue sharing and recognition. Ex...

Chicago Sun-Times

ESPN, NCAA agree to $920 million, 8-year deal for women’s March Madness, 39 other championships

NCAA President Charlie Baker told The Associated Press the deal has an average annual value of $115 million, an increase of more than 300% per year on what the previous 14-year deal with ESPN was paying.

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NCAA and ESPN Seal 0 Million Deal for Exclusive Championships

The NCAA and ESPN shake hands on a groundbreaking 0 million deal, securing exclusive rights to 40 championships, including the rising star, Division I w...

Sports Illustrated

NCAA President Wants to Spread the Wealth Among College Athletes

Charlie Baker spoke to Sports Illustrated on Monday about his proposal for a new college athletics model that would aim to benefit women athletes and Olympic-sport athletes.

Sports Illustrated

Answering the Big Questions About NCAA’s New NIL Proposal

The framework presented by NCAA president Charlie Baker is in its early stages, but SI broke down everything there is to know about the proposed system thus far.

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