March Madness Tips Off: Tournament Begins With 16 Games Thursday
Here's a look at what's happening on day one of the NCAA tournament.
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9 Dead In Crash Involving University Of Southwest Golf Teams
Authorities say nine people are dead after a bus carrying members of the men's and women's golf teams collided with a truck in West Texas.
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Estimated 45M Americans To Bet On March Madness Basketball Tournament
According to the American Gambling Association, an estimated $3.1 billion will be legally and illegally wagered on the tournament this year.
Georgia Takes On Alabama In College Football National Championship
Kickoff is Monday night at 8 p.m. ET.
Tim Tebow-Led Company Hopes To Help College Athletes Through NFTs
Tebow joins Newsy to explain how his company Campus Legends can help current and former college athletes capitalize on their name, image and likeness.
Former Washington State Football Coach Plans To Sue University
An attorney for Nick Rolovich said he intends to take legal action after Rolovich was fired for failing to comply with the state's vaccine mandate.
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Washington State Football Coach Fired For Refusing To Get Vaccinated
Nick Rolovich was fired with cause after being denied a religious exemption.
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Falling Cat Saved At Miami College Football Game
Some quick-thinking fans stretched out an American flag to break the cat's 30-foot fall from the upper deck.
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NCAA Hands Baylor Probation, Fine In Sex Assault Scandal
The ruling came more than five years after the scandal broke.
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Report: NCAA Fails On Gender Equity, Undervalues Women's Basketball
The 113-page report found the NCAA prioritized men's college basketball and said steps like a combined Final Four weekend would promote more equity.
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How NCAA Athletes May Capitalize On New Name, Image And Likeness Rules
The move suspends NCAA restrictions on payments to athletes for things such as sponsorship deals, online endorsements and personal appearances.
College Athletes Closer To Profiting Off Their Image
Leaders from the NCAA supported a temporary policy that will allow players to earn money while still playing for a college sports team.
NCAA, Congress Work Toward National Law For Athlete Compensation
Almost 20 states have passed laws allowing college athletes to profit but the NCAA is urging lawmakers to create a standardized framework.
Reports: Duke Men's Basketball Head Coach Mike Krzyzewski To Retire
"Coach K" led the Blue Devils to five national titles and a dozen Final Four appearances in his 41 years at Duke.
Basketball Star Terrence Clarke Dies At 19
Clarke was a freshman guard at the University of Kentucky who recently entered the NBA draft.
Baylor Wins NCAA Men's Basketball Championship Over Gonzaga
Jared Butler and the Bears' dynamic backcourt blew past the Bulldogs to end Gonzaga's run at an undefeated season.
Supreme Court Listens To NCAA Athlete Benefit Case
For years, the NCAA has restricted the benefits of its athletes despite schools bringing in millions. The Supreme Court could change that.
Supreme Court To Hear Case On NCAA Benefits
The NCAA says limits are needed to prevent an escalated bidding war for players.
Georgia Tech Coach: NCAA Sees Women's Basketball As 'An Afterthought'
Women's basketball head coach Nell Fortner thanked the NCAA for exposing its own disparities between men's and women's collegiate sports.
After Complaints Go Public, NCAA Fixes Women's Weight Room
Social media posts showing the disparity between the men's and women's amenities at their respective basketball tournaments forces upgrade.
NCAA Criticized For Disparity In Tournament Amenities
A picture that went viral shows a men's weight facility compared to the setup that the women's teams have.
NCAA Players Push For Reform Ahead Of Tournament
Players want the right to profit from their name, image and likeness by July 1.
Several College Football Games Are Canceled This Week
COVID-19 cases are impacting the season.
Clemson's Trevor Lawrence Tests Positive For COVID-19
The star QB will have to sit out Saturday's game against Boston College and could potentially miss their next game against #4 ranked Notre Dame.
Wisconsin Badgers Cancel Nebraska Game Due To COVID-19
Wisconsin is the first Big Ten school to postpone or cancel a game since the league started last Friday.
Big Ten Reverses Course, Says Football Season Will Start Oct. 23
Conference says eight-game season will begin Oct. 23, with a championship game on Dec. 19.
Legendary Georgetown Basketball Coach John Thompson Dies At 78
Thompson's family announced his death in statement Monday, but provided no cause. He'd been battling multiple health issues.
Florida Governor Signs Bill To Let College Athletes Get Paid
The law will let college athletes in the state profit off their names, images and likenesses, starting in July 2021.
NCAA Supports Student Athlete Compensation Plan
The Board of Governors is moving forward to develop rules that would allow student athletes to profit off their names, images and likenesses.
Student Athletes Would Get More Transfer Freedom Under NCAA Plan
The rule would let baseball, football, basketball and men's ice hockey players compete immediately after their first transfer.
