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

Posted Jul 9, 2025
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)

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