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How to run your 2026 March Madness pool: Play for prizes, create your own NCAA Tournament game
The CBS Sports 2026 NCAA Men's and Women's Games have returned for March Madness 2026 office pools.
Indiana moves on to crucial closing stretch, starting vs. Northwestern
Indiana forward Tucker DeVries described the Hoosiers' last four regular-season games as "massive for us trying to make that NCAA Tournament."
Top 25 And 1: Duke deserves to be No. 1, has another chance at NCAA Tournament title
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Bracketology Bubble Watch: Ohio State struggling to secure NCAA Tournament bid
The Buckeyes are among several Big Ten teams hanging out around the cut line entering the final week of February
Top 25 And 1: Duke vaults to No. 1 spot after big win over Michigan
The Blue Devils not only earned the top spot in our daily rankings, but they're also in line for the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament
Duke vs. Michigan live updates, score, game analysis and highlights
The Blue Devils and Wolverines meet on a neutral court Saturday in a battle that could carry significant NCAA Tournament implications
Letters to Sports: Apology or not, UCLA coach Mick Cronin must go
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Mick Cronin and his coaching style, Luc Robitaille and the Olympics, as well as other topics.
Bracketology: CBS Sports experts predict NCAA Tournament bracket before committee reveals early top 16 seeds
Our experts reveal their early top seeds for the NCAA Tournament on Saturday
Men’s NCAA Tournament Bracketology for February 20, 2026
The Bracket Preview show returns Saturday (CBS, 12:30 ET), just in time to provide clarity to a cloudy picture.
Trinidad Chambliss-led death of NCAA could lead to birth of SEC-only world
A new SEC-only world is closer than you think. It doesn't take anything but will and desire.
COLUMN: Eligibility problems are coming to an end
Sports headlines are across the map, with the biggest storyline being the ongoing battle between the NCAA and its athletes. There have been several cases of athletes suing for eligibility. With cases like Montana linebacker, Solomon Tuliaupupu and Alabama’s Charles Bediako.
Everything to know about the first NCAA Women’s Wrestling Tournament
For the first time ever this year, the NCAA will host a national championship for women’s wrestling. The finals are March 6-7 in Coralville, Iowa.
No. 5 UConn stumbles at home late in bad loss to Creighton as hopes for No. 1 seed in NCAA tournament dwindle
UConn is likely going to have to be close to perfect now the rest of the way to claim a top seed in the tournament.
Trotter's Trends: Pros and cons for eight legitimate NCAA Tournament championship contenders
A deep dive into the weeds of the eight teams who can win the national championship.
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Auburn, Texas A&M need to stop the bleeding
Several potential NCAA Tournament bubble teams are in action Wednesday across college basketball
Abby Schnable: Though outside the spotlight, some of Pitt's other sports teams shine bright
If your entire view of Pitt athletics centers on Saturdays in the fall and weeknights in the winter, it probably feels like everything is on fire. The...
Women’s basketball bracketology: A No. 1 seed belongs to Texas, for now
While UConn, UCLA and South Carolina seem like locks on the one-line, the fourth No. 1 seed in the NCAA Women's Tournament remains up for grabs.
Miami University's NCAA Tournament selection scenarios: Can Redhawks get in with one loss?
Can the Redhawks get into the NCAA Tournament with a loss? What about two or three losses? Here's the rundown
Keyshawn Hall expected back as Auburn visits Mississippi State
If Auburn hopes to extend its streak of four consecutive NCAA Tournament appearances, it needs leading scorer Keyshawn Hall on the court. It appears that may just be the case come Wednesday.
Vying for tourney berth, Texas A&M faces slumping Ole Miss
Both Texas A&M and Ole Miss look to regain their winning touch and make a late push for inclusion in the NCAA Tournament when the struggling teams square off on Wednesday in a Southeastern Conference dustup in College Station, Texas.
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: Iowa State Surges, Michigan State Falls
FOX Sports' bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy offers up his latest men's NCAA Tournament projections.
University of Toledo Athletics launches program for youth sports
RYSL is a university-led platform, and the UToledo said it's believed to be the first of its kind in NCAA Division I athletics
Missouri eager to bolster NCAA resume vs. No. 19 Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt won five of its past six Southeastern Conference games despite playing short-handed.
Courtney Cox to discuss gender, media, politics within basketball at upcoming URI humanities lecture
KINGSTON, R.I. – Feb. 16, 2026 – Courtney M. Cox follows athletes, coaches, journalists and advocates of women’s basketball as they pursue careers within the sport. She also explores the intersection of race and gender against the backdrop of many leagues around the United States and the world, such as the WNBA and the NCAA. […]
Bracketology: MArizona stays a No. 1 seed; Iowa State, Texas Tech both rise
Here is the latest NCAA Tournament projection from the CBS Sports Bracketology model
Bracketology Bubble Watch: Texas A&M can't afford too many more losses
Here's a look ahead at the weekend's biggest games involving the NCAA Tournament bubble
Kentucky’s latest SEC Championship and NCAA Tournament odds
The Wildcats’ latest odds as March looms closer.
Baylor 1B's 3-grand slam game ties NCAA record
Tyce Armstrong made history in his Baylor debut by hitting three grand slams in a 15-2 win over New Mexico State on Friday night. He became only the second college player to pull off that feat.
Senator has 'blueprint' to fix college sports, end rulemaking by lawsuit
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri unveiled his blueprint to fix college sports, took aim at Joey Aguilar and Charles Bediako lawsuits vs. NCAA.
Clearwater Invitational college softball tournament: Top games, schedule
The 2026 Clearwater Invitational kicks off Thursday, Feb. 12. Here's what to know, including top games, schedule for the softball tournament.
'Bracketology': Spartans remain a top seed despite recent inconsistent play
See where the Spartans landed in the latest NCAA Tournament bracket projection from Joe Lunardi of ESPN
Franciscan University to Host Riley Gaines for Public Lecture on Women’s Sports and Cultural Courage
Former NCAA All-American swimmer and leading voice for the truth of biological difference to address students and the public.
NCAA eligibility decision: Alabama judge rules Charles Bediako cannot play
A judge sided with the NCAA in college basketball's landmark eligibility case
Backed by NFL, Flag Football Gains Momentum In NCAA Emerging Sports Program
Backed by the NFL and the Olympics, flag football is gaining momentum in the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program.
Backed by NFL and Olympics, flag football gains momentum in NCAA emerging sports program
Thousands gathered in San Francisco in the days leading up to the most anticipated game on the NFL calendar
Bracketology: Why Illinois is a No. 1 seed and UConn falls off the top line
Diving in on why the race for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament -- including No. 1 overall -- is so tight
How many Winter Olympians played college sports? Inside the NCAA’s impact in the 2026 Milan Cortina Games
The road to the Winter Olympics runs through snow-covered mountains, frozen rinks and, for more than 240 Olympic athletes, college campuses. These athletes represent 19 nations, span 86 colleges and bring 70 national championships, showcasing that Olympians are made here, in the NCAA.
SEC's Sankey backs NCAA in affidavit vs. Bediako
SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey filed an affidavit on Thursday emphatically arguing that not upholding NCAA eligibility rules "fuels disruption" on the college sports landscape.
SEC commissioner warns Bediako case threatens college sports ahead of Friday hearing
Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey warned that allowing former professional athletes to return to college competition would threaten the foundation of college sports, as a judge prepares to hear arguments Friday in the NCAA eligibility case involving Alabama basketball player Charles Bediako.
2026 March Madness: Men's NCAA Tournament schedule and dates
The NCAA Tournament is just around the corner, so here's what dates to circle on your calendar
13th NCAA Division I school to add varsity women’s flag football team
USC Upstate is the 13th NCAA Division I program to add a women's flag football team at the varsity level and the second in the Big South Conference.
Top 25 And 1: UConn's NCAA Tournament seeding could be hurt by weak Big East schedule
The Huskies are 22-1 but only have five wins vs. Quadrant 1 opponents so far this season
2026 NCAA softball preview: Can Texas Tech, NiJaree Canady bounce back?
Texas won its first national title in program history, but Texas Tech would like to get revenge.
K&C Sports & Entertainment Law Weekly Roundup
This month's rash of indictments over alleged point-shaving in college basketball seems unlikely to prompt immediate wholesale changes within the NCAA, with the organization instead looking...
An incredible sports week arrives with Olympics, Super Bowl. Plus: NFL coaching carousel wraps up
The Pulse Newsletter 📣 | This is The Athletic’s daily sports newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Pulse directly in your inbox. Good morning! It’s the start of a brilliant sports week. Coming up: 🏅 Olympic stars to know 🏈 Super Bowl week, baby ✍️ Coaching carousel problem We often talk about the unmatched glory of a great sports weekend, whether that’s the first two rounds of the NCAA Tournament, MLB’s Opening Day blitz, Thanksgiving weekend in the football world, whatever. We have arrived at one of those junctures — and it’s a full week. Let’s start...
USA TODAY Sports' 2026 NCAA softball preseason All-Americans
USA Today Sports selects preseason All-Americans for NCAA softball in 2026. Stars like NiJaree Canady and Jordy Frahm are featured.
Kansas City hires former Maryland, Texas A&M coach Mark Turgeon
The Roos hit a home run by bringing on a coach with more than 470 wins and 10 NCAA Tournament appearances
Alabama adds former Tennessee running back through transfer portal
Alabama has landed a commitment via the NCAA transfer portal from a former Tennessee and Appalachian State running back.
Notre Dame women’s basketball officially on March Madness bubble watch
After losing at Cal on Thursday night, Notre Dame is on bubble watch for the NCAA Tournament. Hannah Hidalgo's awards aren't guaranteed either.
March Madness bubble watch: Indiana becomes NCAA Tournament contender
The NCAA men's tournament bubble will only get shorter as February rolls around, and Indiana has inserted itself into the March Madness conversation.
Editorial: Keep judges and politicians out of college sports
With the NCAA increasingly losing control of collegiate athletics, there's little distinction between the pro leagues and college teams.
12th NCAA Division I school to add varsity women’s flag football team
Charleston Southern is at least the 12th Division I program in the NCAA to add women's flag football, which is growing with the NFL's help.
UNC basketball projected a Top-5 Seed in USA TODAY Sports bracketology
UNC is playing NCAA Tournament-caliber basketball right now. USA TODAY Sports gives the Tar Heels a Top 5 Regional seed in its latest bracketology.
College football rules: NCAA to discuss targeting changes
One of college football's most highly scrutinized rules may be in line for adjustments
NCAA lied about NIL. College sports have never been more popular
The NCAA lied. You’re shocked, I know. Amateurism was not the glue to college sports' popularity.
Trump says he’s skipping the Super Bowl: ‘It’s just too far away’
Trump has traveled along the East Coast during his second term to attend numerous sporting events, including UFC 314 in Miami, the Ryder Cup golf tournament in New York, the Army-Navy football game in Maryland, a New York Yankees game, and NCAA wrestling championships in Philadelphia.
Basketball point shaving scandal’s ties to Louisiana come as sports gambling thrives
Eight of the 20 athletes implicated in an NCAA point shaving scandal played for Louisiana colleges. Did the state’s legal sports gambling play a factor?
Analysis: A former pro is about to play for Alabama’s basketball team. It’s the latest college sports absurdity with a simple solution
If Charles Bediako plays for Alabama against Tennessee on Saturday night, it will not be because college sports are broken or Congress refuses to act or the NCAA is feckless.
2026 NCAA Tournament odds: Michigan still favored, others offer better value
The Wolverines are the current betting favorite to cut down the nets in Indianapolis
NCAA Tournament resume grades: Good, bad, ugly for 2026 March Madness contenders
An early look into some fascinating resumes for some of the college basketball teams hoping to shine in March
2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Duke Jumps to No. 1 Seed, Texas Tech Rises
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA Tournament bracket predictions.
Bracketology: Undefeated Nebraska could follow Indiana's CFP path
The Cornhuskers have never won an NCAA Tournament game but are still undefeated
Flag football voted as NCAA Emerging Sport
Flag football has been added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program after a vote from all three divisions at the NCAA Convention last week, bolstering SRU's announcement last semester to add the sport as a varsity offering in 2027-28.
Lawmakers zero in on NCAA over NIL, revenue sharing
An effort to curb the big business of college sports is gaining steam on Capitol Hill, where a growing number of lawmakers in both parties are outraged at the NCAA and signaling intervention from C…
Top 25 And 1: Houston looking good enough to win NCAA Tournament
CBS Sports' Gary Parrish is picking the 17-1 Cougars to cut down the nets in Indianapolis
Is it time to uncap the market in college sports? Top industry brass already pushing for major change
NCAA adds stunt, acrobatics and tumbling as new championship sports
The NCAA has added both stunt and acrobatics and tumbling as new championship sports. The first championships are projected to take place in spring 2027.
Schools outside the limelight may be the most vulnerable to sports gambling fixers, experts say
One expert said "there just really aren’t any guardrails" to stop gambling interests from cozying up to NCAA programs.
Nebraska becomes first NCAA Power 4 team to add women's flag football
Nebraska announced its plans to play women's flag football at the varsity level by 2028, becoming the first NCAA Power 4 program to do so.
NIL regulations for college athletes face hurdles in Congress
A bill introduced last year sought to cool off the arms race in college sports, but the measure has hit a roadblock in Congress
Flag football becomes NCAA emerging sport for women
Flag football has been added to the NCAA's Emerging Sports for Women program and four other women's sports were elevated to championship status, the NCAA announced Friday.
Arizona gets commitment from former Howard cornerback Zuri Watson
During the 2025 season Arizona had 21 players on its roster listed as defensive backs. Losses due to graduation, the NFL Draft or the NCAA transfer portal left the Wildcats with only 10 players set to return in the secondary. That number is back up to 21 after yet another DB addition from the portal. […]
NCAA adds flag football to Emerging Sports for Women program
Women's flag football has been added to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program, effective immediately, creating a pathway toward NCAA championship status as schools work toward the 40-sponsor threshold.
NCAA says 40 athletes from 20 schools investigated for sports rigging over past year
The NCAA says it has investigated more than three dozen student athletes from 20 schools in connection with game rigging and point shaving in the last year. The new numbers from the intercollegiate…
15 former NCAA players allegedly rigged basketball games
Prosecutors charged 20 people, including players, in what they called a betting scheme to rig NCAA and Chinese Basketball Association games.
Schools Ask NCAA to Withhold Data From College Sports Commission
The latest round of financial data that schools submit to the NCAA has emerged as another flashpoint in the ongoing debate over the CSC’s authority.
UCLA 71, Penn State 60: More Frustration
Stop if you’ve heard this one before. Penn State, playing at home, battled tooth and nail with a probable NCAA tournament team before finally faltering in the final minutes. Well, it happened again on Wednesday night at the BJC with UCLA leaving town with a 71-60 win that still has the Nittany Lions (9-8, 0-6 […]
NCAA President Baker issues statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics, calls on remaining states to ban risky bets
On Thursday, NCAA President Charlie Baker issued the following statement regarding sports betting indictments in college athletics. The NCAA runs one of the largest integrity monitoring programs in the world and has implored states to eliminate prop bets because of the integrity risks those bets pose. The Association also has no commercial partnership with any betting company of any kind.
NCAA asks CFTC to suspend prediction markets
The NCAA asked a federal regulatory body to stop prediction markets from offering trades on college sports until more safeguards are in place.
NCAA changes college basketball transfer process with later portal dates, shorter window
The college basketball transfer portal won't officially open until after the NCAA Tournament
Women’s flag football now on path for NCAA championship status
The NCAA has added flag football to its Emerging Sports for Women program, putting it on a path to earn championship status as the Olympics loom.
NCAA approves shorter 15-day transfer window for men's, women's college basketball starting after national championship games
NCAA women's basketball bracketology: Iowa State out, Ole Miss in
In the latest NCAA women's basketball bracketology, Ole Miss and Clemson's stocks are rising, while Iowa State and Georgia's are falling.
Division I Cabinet adopts new transfer windows in several sports
The Division I Cabinet on Wednesday approved changes to the transfer windows in several sports, including men's and women's basketball, men's wrestling, men's ice hockey, and men's and women's track and field. The changes to the notification-of-transfer windows were recommended by the respective sport oversight committees.
2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska Jumps to No. 1 Seed, Michigan Falls
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA tournament bracket predictions.
40 years on, did Proposition 48 protect US college sports – or punish Black athletes?
When the NCAA tied eligibility to standardized test scores in 1986, hundreds of recruits were barred from competition. But its legacy is still a subject of debate
Bracketology: Wisconsin in field of 68; Vanderbilt jumps to a No. 1 seed
Stunning weekend upsets shook up the projected NCAA Tournament bracket
Tennessee Diving Invitational day three results
A look at how Tennessee fared on day three of the Tennessee Diving Invitational.
2026 Men's NCAA Tournament Projections: Nebraska's Historic Rise Continues
FOX Sports bracket forecaster Mike DeCourcy delivers his latest men's NCAA Tournament bracket predictions.
Lauren Betts leads No. 4 UCLA to dominant victory over No. 17 USC
Lauren Betts finishes with 18 points and 12 rebounds as the UCLA women's basketball control the game from start to finish in a 80-46 win over rival USC.
Michigan football must attack these three positions in transfer portal
The NCAA transfer portal opens nationwide on Friday, Jan. 2. These are the three units new coach Michigan football must try to replenish first.
2025 Sports Law in Review: NCAA, Betting and DOJ Controversies
College sports and sports betting law controversies in 2025 included the House settlement, Diego Pavia, Terry Rozier and Kalshi.
Top 12 Long Beach Sports Moments Of 2025
Long Beach saw it all in 2025—from the 50th anniversary of the Long Beach Grand Prix to high school state championships and NCAA national champions. Take a look at the Top 12 moments that defined Long Beach sports over the past year: No. 12: The Long Beach Grand Prix Turns 50 No. 11: Long Beac
Is the college sports system broken?
NCAA president Charlie Baker and former Northeastern AD Peter Roby offer their views. I told Charlie I wouldn't take his job for all the money in the world.
2026 NCAA Tournament Projections: UConn, Arizona Among Mike DeCourcy’s No. 1 Seeds
Which schools are poised for March Madness? FOX Sports expert Mike DeCourcy is here walk you through it all.
Video College coaches push back as pro-style rules reshape NCAA sports
Arkansas coach John Calipari criticizes midseason transfers and NIL-era changes in college sports. Jeff Borzello, ESPN College Basketball Reporter, joins for analysis.
Top Holland-area sports stories for 2025, major leaguers, NCAA titles, state titles
Check out the top 10 stories of 2025 for Holland-area sports.
Scott Drew tells CBS Sports why James Nnaji will play for Baylor after being selected in NBA Draft
Baylor and Drew are catching heat, but they are far from the only ones utilizing an NCAA rule that's enabling in-season free agency
2026 will be a banner year for big-time sports events in Philly. These are the ones not to miss.
Philly hosts a bevy of major sporting events throughout the year, from NCAA March Madness to the Philadelphia Cycling Classic.
Top local sports stories of 2025
The top local sports stories of 2025, from a Post Falls grad winning an NCAA wrestling title to area schools winning state high school championships.