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Expanding NCAA Tournament field to 76 games invites mediocrity to the Big Dance, ruins the bracket

The Bracket is why each NCAA Tournament now is worth $1.1 billion just in television cash, before anyone sells a ticket or corporate sponsorship or hospitality package. The Bracket is why those games comprising the core of the event draw about 10 million viewers on average. The Bracket is why Charles Barkley arrives on the college scene every March. (Sporting News)

2026 NBA Draft: 71 early entrants, fewest underclassmen since 2003, to test waters

The NBA released the early entry list for the 2026 NBA Draft on Monday. The deadline to withdraw from the draft and maintain eligibility to return to school is May 27 at 11:59 p.m. ET. There were only 71 early entrants in the 2026 NBA Draft. That is the lowest total since 2003. Last year, there were 106 early entrants, and in 2021, there were 363. (CBS Sports)

Brendan Sorsby and college football's first biggest gambling scandal

What is clear is college football has its biggest modern gambling scandal, as the star power -- and NIL dollars -- attached to Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby dwarf those caught up in the Iowa and Iowa State investigations. After spending two seasons at pre-Curt Cignetti Indiana, Sorsby transferred to Cincinnati where he developed into a star. (ESPN)

NCAA basketball tournaments set to move to 76 teams

The NCAA has initiated the final steps to expand the men's and women's basketball tournaments to 76 teams, sources reported Tuesday. The expansion, which has been discussed for well over a year, is on track to be formalized in the coming weeks and would begin this coming season. Sources indicated mid-May as a potential timeline for an announcement. (ESPN)

Why the Pro Model In Sports Works

Thirty years ago, high school basketball players could go straight to the NBA, which Kobe Bryant and Kevin Garnett did. The NBA changed that for several reasons, but one was a scouting perspective and to help lesser-tier players have some longevity. The NFL has basically a farm system with college and that keeps 18-year-olds from going straight to the league. (Inside Carolina)

NCAA DI Board of Directors recommends to advance age-based eligibility rules

The NCAA Board of Directors is recommending the Division I Cabinet move forward with a new age-based eligibility concept that would give student-athletes five years of eligibility. The concept must still be adopted. The new model would allow student-athletes up to five years of eligibility beginning the academic year after they turn 19 or graduate from high school. (On3.com)

Zac Gallen’s wife called him in a panic following incorrect Cubs report

USA Today baseball columnist Bob Nightengale confused a lot of people in December when he reported the Chicago Cubs were close to signing free-agent pitcher Zac Gallen. “The Chicago Cubs are close to finalizing an agreement with free-agent starter Zac Gallen on a multi-year deal that will pay him an average of $22 million a year,” wrote Nightengale. (Awful Announcing)

Texas Tech QB Brendan Sorsby to enter gambling addiction program

Texas Tech transfer quarterback Brendan Sorsby, one of college football's top returning players, is checking into a residential treatment program for a gambling addiction. Sorsby's decision to seek treatment, according to sources, came in the wake of the discovery of Sorsby making thousands of online bets on a variety of sports via a gambling app. (ESPN)

College basketball transfer portal winners and losers

The window for college basketball players to enter the transfer portal has closed. Elite programs have offered top players NIL payouts worth millions. All but a few have made their decisions. That means it’s an ideal time to identify the biggest winners and losers. Winner: Florida. Turns out there may not be much debate over next year’s preseason No. 1. (Yahoo! Sports)

Goose on the loose: Michael Busch chases off waterfowl at Wrigley Field

Chicago Cubs first baseman Michael Busch isn’t afraid to hit the ball the opposite way, as a goose learned at Wrigley Field Monday. Busch came up to bat in the third inning of the Cubs’ game against the Philadelphia Phillies, and he had an unexpected spectator on the field: a goose. The goose strutted around without a care in the world for several minutes. (NBC Chicago)

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