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Sports betting revenue a game-changer for smaller UNC System athletic departments

The biggest winners from North Carolina’s legalization of mobile sports betting will be the operators that take bets. But the athletic departments at most University of North Carolina System universities will also be big beneficiaries of the new wagering law. Adult bettors in the state of North Carolina can start placing legal wagers on Monday at noon. (WRAL.com)

With College Football Playoff format and future revenue in flux, here's what's on the table

As College Football Playoff leaders continue to examine the future of the enterprise, the industry sits on edge. The Big Ten and SEC conferences flex their proverbial muscles. The Big 12 and ACC toil over compromise. Playoff formats and revenue models continue to circulate. A deadline looms. An agreement is absent. For some, a troubling certainty exists. (Yahoo! Sports)

Arizona upset on rough night for Caleb Love; Garcia scores 30; McKoy nets 23 on senior night

suffered the second-worst scoring and shooting night of his career as No. 6 Arizona got upset, while had a huge night in a Minnesota loss and finished the regular season by leading Hawaii to a big senior night win. Love was 1 of 10 from the floor and missed all six 3-point attempts as Arizona lost 78–65 at unranked USC. (Tar Heel Tribune)

Caitlin Clark surpasses Stephen Curry to break NCAA record for 3-pointers in a season

Iowa guard Caitlin Clark is still rewriting the NCAA's record books, even on her off nights. She's now the all-time leader for 3-point field goals in a single NCAA season, a record that she'd previously tied, in company with Golden State Warriors legend and former Davidson Wildcats star Stephen Curry and former Liberty Flames guard Darius McGhee at 162. (Yahoo! Sports)

The many connections of Bill Belichick and Nick Saban, departing titans of football

Bill Belichick and Nick Saban have been many things to each other over their illustrious coaching careers. Friends. Coworkers. Rivals. Confidantes. And perhaps, even family? “Somewhere along the line we’re probably related, distantly,” Belichick said in the HBO documentary “Belichick & Saban: The Art of Coaching,” citing their shared Croatian heritage. (CNN)

Tom Izzo and Son, Steven, Share Heartwarming Moment During Michigan State’s Senior Night

Senior night is always an emotional evening for college basketball teams, as seniors have one more chance to play in front of their home crowd. At Michigan State, senior night had a different feel for coach Tom Izzo. Wednesday's game vs. Northwestern was senior night for Steven Izzo, Tom Izzo’s son who walked on and spent five years with the Spartans. (Sports Illustrated)

Caleb Love, Arizona clinch Pac-12 title; Destiny Adams finishes season with history-making effort

The sensational seasons continue for former UNC backcourt teammates and . Two nights after Davis helped the Tar Heels earn at least a share of the ACC regular-season title, Love helped Arizona clinch the Pac-12 regular-season title. Meanwhile, finished her first season at Rutgers with 31 points and 24 rebounds. (Tar Heel Tribune)

‘It feels empty’: Travis Kelce opens up to Jason about playing following his brother’s retirement

The tears continued to flow following Jason Kelce’s retirement speech. In the New Heights Podcast episode released Wednesday, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce struggled to get through parts of it while telling his brother what life in the NFL will be like without Jason playing. The 36-year-old Kelce officially called it quits Monday, ending a 13-year career. (KCTV)

Mike Woodson returning to Indiana next season: How Hoosiers coach must evolve to justify faith of IU

Indiana's decision to bring back coach Mike Woodson for a fourth season takes one of the biggest potential openings of college basketball's coaching carousel off the board. It also brings into focus just how critical the months ahead will be for Woodson, who will inevitably be featured on hot seat lists entering the 2024-25 college basketball season. (CBS Sports)

Major College Transfers Bringing Revolutionary Changes For ACC Basketball

All three of the Tar Heels’ most successful major college transfers have come in recent years. Prior to this season, (Pitt) and (Oklahoma) also carved out special places in UNC Basketball history. Like Ingram, both Johnson and Manek were eligible upon their arrival in Chapel Hill, without having to sit out a year. (Chapelboro.com)
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