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Linda Cohn shares inspiring message in final 'SportsCenter' appearance

Legendary SportsCenter anchor Linda Cohn is calling it a career at ESPN after 34 years. In her farewell show, Cohn revealed how she's sustained excellence across decades. Cohn, who's hosted over 5,500 episodes, treats every one with respect and urgency. The 66-year-old started at ESPN in 1992 and became the longest-tenured SportsCenter host. (USA Today)

Wichita selected to join Dayton as opening-round site of 2027 NCAA men's NCAA Tournament

The newly expanded 76-team men's NCAA Tournament will feature an additional site for the next two years: Wichita, Kansas. The men's selection committee voted on Wednesday to designate Wichita as the sister host, along with longstanding First Four site Dayton, for the opening round beginning in 2027 and extending into 2028. (CBS Sports)

North Wilkesboro Returns To NASCAR’s Roots

After last hosting a NASCAR Cup Series regular-season race in 1996, North Wilkesboro Speedway, the fabled short track deep in the heart of moonshine country will be back on the calendar in 2026. The 0.625-mile short track harkens back to some of NASCAR’s oldest and deepest roots. Wilkes County was once known as “The Moonshine Capital of the World.” (NASCAR Hall of Fame)

Big 12 will add Monster Energy jersey patch for every team across football, basketball

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark announced the introduction of league-wide sponsorship agreement with Monster Energy involving co-branded Big 12/Monster patches that will appear on all league football and basketball jerseys. The multiyear licensing deal includes the co-branded logo appearing on each Big 12 football field and basketball court. (On3.com)

Florida forward Thomas Haugh calls modern era of college basketball 'golden time' for players

Despite projections as a potential lottery pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, Thomas Haugh opted to run it back at Florida this year. It was a notable move in the NIL era, and he could reportedly be in for a big payday, too. Haugh compared the state of college basketball to the NBA as NIL and the transfer portal have become such important parts of the landscape. (On3.com)

Sean Payton mused about stepping down for Bill Belichick in 2024, until he broke wins record

After the Patriots fired coach Bill Belichick following the 2023 season, Sean Payton (who had just finished his first year with Denver) “considered suggesting” to owner Greg Penner that Payton would step back to the position of assistant head coach, running the offense. Belichick would hold the job until he won 15 games, breaking Don Shula’s record of 347. (NBC Sports)

Big 12 commissioner declines to address Sorsby gambling saga and describes league as `16 strong’

Big 12 Commissioner Brett Yormark wanted to talk Tuesday about the league’s upcoming season, not the Brendan Sorsby gambling saga at Texas Tech that led to a lot of legal wrangling and a since-dismissed court order that had sent shockwaves through college sports. Even though that was the first thing Yormark was asked about after his opening remarks. (Associated Press)

Spending big: Why Texas A&M's continued huge investment in football could be different this time

More familiar news about the big-spending Texas A&M hit the Internet. On3’s Pete Nakos reported that the Aggies are the biggest spenders in high school recruiting, giving doubters more ammo for the usual tropes. Texas A&M’s 2027 recruiting class currently ranks No. 1 overall in the Rivals Industry Ranking, with six five-star prospects committed. (On3.com)

Former UNC center Jalen Washington leads 12-person NCAA basketball eligibility lawsuit

Former UNC and Vanderbilt center Jalen Washington is a lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking additional eligibility tied to the NCAA’s new age-based model. The filing centers on players seeking another season after the NCAA approved a model that permits athletes up to five years of eligibility if they enroll in college no later than the academic year after their 19th birthday. (MSN.com)

College basketball conference changes: Takeaways after 27 teams move to new leagues for 2026-27

After a relatively subdued year of realignment in 2025-26, college basketball will undergo seismic conference shifts for 2026-27 that take effect on July 1 as the collegiate athletic calendar flips the page. Much of the movement stems from the reformed Pac-12, which is returning to the scene as a 9-team basketball conference after two years off the grid. (CBS Sports)

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