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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)

Kevin Guskiewicz stops exit to Clemson, plans to remain president at Michigan State

Michigan State University President Kevin Guskiewicz will remain in East Lansing and not join Clemson University, a reversal that followed on-campus controversy over what seemed like his imminent departure. The MSU president's return is a sharp reversal from late May, when an orange-clad Guskiewicz verbally accepted the presidency at Clemson. (MSN.com)

Transfer quarterback Taron Dickens signs with Northern Illinois football

On Friday, former Western Carolina quarterback Taron Dickens signed with Northern Illinois, per 247Sports' Chris Hummer. Dickens entered the transfer portal following the 2025 season and signed with UNC in February. The Tar Heels released Dickens from his obligations in May, which was reportedly due to academics, per On3's Don Callahan. (Sports Illustrated)

Postcards from the World Cup: Seeing the U.S., Canada and Mexico play at home

The FIFA World Cup is the first to be co-hosted by three nations, with the tournament being staged across North America in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Each country is different, with football culture also having unique characteristics. So how have the U.S., Canada and Mexico embraced the tournament, and what is different about each? (ESPN)

'The Fight of the Century': How Jack Johnson vs. Jim Jeffries inflamed a nation 115 years ago

It's not an exaggeration to call the Johnson vs. Jeffries heavyweight title fight on July 4, 1910, one of the most important boxing matches in American history. For sheer cultural significance, nothing would even come close to matching it until the 1971 heavyweight title bout between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier — also billed as the Fight of the Century. (Yahoo! Sports)

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