The best of college athletics—from NCAA headlines to viral campus moments. Catch up on stories driving the future of sports.
College Sports
Nick Saban will reportedly have a new title—College Sports Commissioner (sort of). If true, he’ll co-chair a new presidential commission tasked with reining in the chaos of modern college athletics, from booster money and the transfer portal to TV deals and athlete pay.
College Sports
College football’s newest NIL strategy…
Golf
Plus: Coastal Carolina football is offering fans free lunch...
nhl
Plus: Judge ties Ruth...
MLB
Plus: Duke is upset with "The White Lotus"...
MLB
MLB Opening Day is here, March Madness is stacked with powerhouses, and the NFL might ban the tush push. Plus: rising stars, wild stats, and a figure skater using neurotherapy to win gold.
NCAA Basketball
A college manager with rap skills lands 10 NIL deals, March Madness lacks upsets, and Warren Buffett finally gives away his $1M bracket prize. Plus: buzzer-beaters, bizarre F1 disqualifications, and a heartfelt farewell to George Foreman.
Tennis
A massive lawsuit backed by Novak Djokovic and Bill Ackman alleges tennis’s top governing bodies are operating like a “cartel,” risking players’ health and earnings. Meanwhile, March Madness heats up, EA Sports ups payouts, and MLB opens in Tokyo.
NCAA Basketball
March Madness is back, and the data is here to help your bracket survive the chaos. Plus: the longest road trip in college hoops history, NHL owner rankings, and a new record for Steph Curry. All that and more in 3.56 minutes.
MLB
From Steph Curry’s new front-office gig to early MLB breakout candidates and the booming women’s shoe industry, here’s what’s making noise beyond the box score this week in sports.
Business of Sports
Sports nerds took over MIT. From Sloan’s analytics influence to $100M media deals and wild March Madness odds, this one’s loaded. Also: Jokić rewrites the record books and we need a favor to keep our emails out of spam 🙏
College Sports
The Big Ten and SEC are meeting to push major changes to the College Football Playoff—including expanding to 14 or 16 teams. With billions on the line, this power move could shake up how the sport crowns its champ.