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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)

Here's the math and data that prove why the NCAA Tournament doesn't need to expand

Will the selection committee opt to keep the most pristine postseason event in American sports in its current form, at the widely desired number of 68 teams? Or will it choose to dilute, downgrade and cheapen its men's and women's basketball tournaments by inflating them to 72 or, even worse, bloating to the peculiar number of 76? (CBS Sports)

Davis Love III’s Design Maturity Revealed in Northwest Florida Namesake Golf Course

Davis Love III is doing one of his least favorite things in Northwest Florida, but talking about his most favorite. Love has done just about everything in golf, from winning 21 times on the PGA Tour and earning a lifetime exemption to winning a major championship win to Ryder Cup success to Ryder Cup captaincies to World Golf Hall of Fame induction. (Sports Illustrated)

What Clemson-ACC settlement documents reveal about Tigers’ future in league

What goes into a settlement? In the case of Clemson and the Atlantic Coast Conference, a lot. On Thursday, The State obtained the settlement agreement between Clemson and the ACC, which resulted in the university and the conference dropping their dueling lawsuits related to the ACC’s grant of rights and conference realignment. (The State)

Zakai Zeigler drops bid to play 5th college hoops season, but his lawsuit against NCAA will continue

Zakai Zeigler of Tennessee has dropped his bid for a federal judge to let him play a fifth season of Division I basketball in five years, but his lawsuit against the NCAA will continue, his attorneys said Tuesday. Last month, a judge denied Zeigler’s request for a preliminary injunction that would allow him to return to the Volunteers. He appealed that ruling. (Associated Press)

ACC year-by-year exit fees revealed after Florida State, Clemson settlement

Terms of the settlement between Florida State, Clemson and the ACC show the conference’s year-by-year exit fees. The figures show the amount schools would have to pay if they want to leave. If a school were to leave in 2025-26, it would owe $165 million. That number drops to $147 million in 2026-27, $129 million in 2027-28 and $111 million in 2028-29. (On3.com)

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