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4 national seeds lose, 2 14-inning marathons in opening day of NCAA baseball tournament regionals

Day One of the 2026 NCAA baseball tournament delivered historic wins, multiple individual three-run homer games, and pitching duels for the ages — some moments worthy of programs and players talking about for decades. The craziness included four No. 4 seeds upsetting No. 1 seeds for the second straight year, two 14-inning marathons and more. (NCAA.com)

NBA Draft withdrawal deadline winners and losers

The deadline to withdraw from the NBA Draft always has some drama. While several players made their intentions known well before Wednesday's 11:59 p.m. ET deadline, others kept fans, and NBA teams in suspense. Several players elected to withdraw from the draft and return to school, including Arkansas' Billy Richmond and Vanderbilt's Tyler Tanner. (CBS Sports)

College baseball storylines: Can UCLA go the distance? Will the SEC win another title? And more

For the past three months, 308 Division I baseball teams have been competing for the chance to participate in the NCAA tournament. This weekend, just 64 schools remain as regional play begins, marking the starting point on the road to Omaha. Four-team double-elimination brackets at 16 campus venues across the nation will unfold starting Friday. (Yahoo! Sports)

Bipartisan college sports bill proposes salary cap, transfer limit

A group of U.S. senators introduced new and wide-sweeping legislation that aims to address many current issues in college sports, including an effort to restore some rule-making power to the NCAA and open the possibility for conferences to sell their lucrative television rights as one large group. The NCAA and its schools have been lobbying Congress. (ESPN)

Former UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz Elected President of Clemson University

Kevin Guskiewicz, who served as the chancellor at North Carolina for nearly five years before departing for Michigan State University in 2024, has been elected as the next president of Clemson University. Clemson announced Guskiewicz’s appointment Wednesday. Guskiewicz had been a known figure on the UNC campus prior to his chancellorship. (Chapelboro.com)

College Basketball Keeps Getting More Expensive. How High Can the NIL Market Go?

For a long time, the financial divide in college basketball was something we discussed entirely through conference affiliation. The power leagues had the money, facilities, audiences, and exposure. Everyone else did not, which was a driving force behind the expansion and realignment of leagues. The increased spending is now drawing a second line. (Basket Under Review)

UNCW Women's Basketball Coach Revived After Saving Nephew From Rip Current

UNCW head women’s basketball coach, Nicole Woods, says it’s a miracle she’s alive. She nearly drowned last week during a family outing at Wrightsville Beach. Her nephew wanted to swim in the ocean, and she let him go in but told him to not turn his back to the waves. When he turned his back, a wave sent him underwater, and she rushed in to save him. (WECT)

2026 NCAA baseball tournament: Regional pairings, takeaways, odds on road to College World Series

The battle for college baseball's national championship heats up this week with the start of the NCAA tournament, and the selection committee unveiled the 64 teams in contention on Monday. After it cruised through an increasingly competitive Big Ten and maintained a No. 1 ranking during the entire regular season, UCLA secured the top overall seed. (CBS Sports)

SEC coaches grapple with fallout of potential CFP expansion

The hot topic of conversation here at SEC spring meetings is the size of the College Football Playoff. It’s a 12-team field right now, but should it be 16? What about 24? Opinions are mixed, which isn’t terribly surprising. Some coaches say increased access is critically important, especially as the league moves to a grueling nine-game conference schedule. (NBC Sports)

Winners, Losers & Snubs From 2026 NCAA Baseball Tournament Bracket Reveal

College baseball's Selection Monday always leaves a trail of celebration and frustration in its wake. Some teams saw months of work validated with favorable seeds, hosting opportunities and clear postseason paths. Others were left staring at glaring omissions, difficult draws or committee decisions that will be debated long after the bracket was revealed. (Baseball America)

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