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NCAA Tournament expansion still undecided as hoops leaders continue to examine options

No decision was made Thursday on whether to expand the fields for the NCAA Division I basketball tournaments as the committees that oversee March Madness wrapped up meetings that included discussions about potential expansion plans. The only thing that appears to be standing in the way of expansion is making the finances work. (Yahoo! Sports)

After 100 days with NC State basketball, Will Wade updates state of the Wolfpack

It's been a little more than 100 days since Will Wade was hired to take over the N.C. State men's basketball program. Wade held his first press conference since summer workouts began. In his near 40-minute press conference, Wade touched on multiple topics - such as NIL and Paul Mbiya's sudden transfer - but didn't touch on nearly everything. (MSN.com)

On the brink of expansion, a final plea: Leave the NCAA Tournament alone

I look at March Madness like a cathedral — a chapel of buzzer-beaters and bracket-busters. There was beauty in its symmetry: 64 teams, six rounds. It was art. Worthy of hanging in the Speed Museum or copying at Kinko's. The bracket was a thing of perfection — like the periodic table. But start messing with the elements, and you can screw up the chemistry. (WDRB)

Details In ACC’s Legal Settlement Suggest Only Short-Term Stability

Four months after the Atlantic Coast Conference announced the settlement of its dueling lawsuits with long-standing members Clemson and Florida State, it’s becoming increasingly clear that the league assured itself of — at most — only short-term stability. Multiple media outlets obtained copies of the 68-page settlement agreement in early July. (Chapelboro.com)

'We don't know the rules' - Big 12 coaches wrestling with new world after player payment changes

Within a booth above the Dallas Cowboys practice field, Kenny Dillingham crosses his legs, leans back in a swivel chair and details exactly what’s happening across the current college football recruiting landscape. “We don’t know the rules,” the Arizona State head coach says. “The settlement passed, but who knows what Deloitte is going to clear.” (Yahoo! Sports)

Michael Wilbon calls NCAA most ‘worthless brand in sports’ amid talk of March Madness expansion

There are times when voices like Michael Wilbon on Pardon the Interruption are needed to give an obvious sports take in a clear way. Wednesday was one of those days, as Wilbon and cohost Tony Kornheiser addressed the growing momentum behind NCAA tournament expansion with the delirium and anger it deserved. The hosts ripped the “worthless” NCAA. (Awful Announcing)

Big 12 Football Media Days 2025: Takeaways From Day 1

One of the main reasons why the Big 12 decided to go away with the preseason poll is because of Arizona State. The Sun Devils were picked to finish dead last a year ago and ended up winning the conference. But something nobody seems to be talking about is the fact that Arizona State is no longer taking a backseat to anyone in the conference. (Heartland College Sports)

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

The vandals in charge of college sports are at it again, spray paint cans in hand. They’re standing in front of the Mona Lisa right now, ready to deface their masterpiece a little more. Wednesday or Thursday, the NCAA Division I men’s basketball committee is expected to decide whether to expand the tournament field from 68 to 72 or 76. (Sports Illustrated)

Could collective bargaining be the answer for college sports?

Some athletic administrators, and even head football coaches, are serious enough about the concept that they have participated in in-person bargaining or unionization presentations before those attempting to organize players, like Jim Cavale of Athletes.Org and Jason Stahl of the College Football Players Association. (Yahoo! Sports)

Chansky’s Notebook: Storm Seasons

Here’s how the storms of North Carolina’s past affected athletics. In my first year at UNC, the Tar Heels of Bill Dooley upset ranked Florida 22-7 as a monsoon fell on Kenan Stadium and the Gators fumbled seven times. Students came out in droves and drenched themselves in fun. There were 30 official hurricanes or severe storms from 2000 onward. (Chapelboro.com)

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