From UConn and Michigan crashing into the men’s title game to the Lakers losing key bodies at the worst time, basketball has packed a week’s worth of chaos into a couple of days. UConn vs. Michigan Sets Up a Heavyweight Finish As of Sunday, April 5, the men’s NCAA tournament has landed on a … [Read more...] about Basketball’s Biggest Stories Right Now: Title Games, Twisted Ankles, and a Playoff Race Getting Weird
NCAA
Judge Lets DraftKings Keep NCAA Tournament Terms in Play for Now
A federal judge has denied the NCAA’s request for an emergency order against DraftKings, which means the sportsbook can keep using phrases like “March Madness,” “Final Four,” “Elite Eight,” and “Sweet Sixteen” while the trademark case rolls on. Emergency Request Comes Up Short The NCAA went to … [Read more...] about Judge Lets DraftKings Keep NCAA Tournament Terms in Play for Now
March Madness Betting Could Hit $4.5B as Sportsbooks Set New Record
The 2026 NCAA tournaments are expected to drive another huge wave of betting in the U.S., with legal sportsbooks and prediction markets both pushing the total higher. Sportsbooks Brace for a Bigger Tournament H2 Gambling Capital projects U.S. sportsbooks will take about $4 billion in bets on … [Read more...] about March Madness Betting Could Hit $4.5B as Sportsbooks Set New Record
Missouri Snubs NCAA’s Call to Ban College Prop Bets
With legal sports betting barely two months old in Missouri, state regulators have rejected a request from the NCAA to pull the plug on player prop bets and certain halftime wagers tied to college games. NCAA Gets a Hard Pass The Missouri Gaming Commission voted 3–0 to keep current rules in … [Read more...] about Missouri Snubs NCAA’s Call to Ban College Prop Bets
NCAA Betting Scandal Triggers Tighter Scrutiny on College Hoops Markets
The NCAA has dropped the hammer on three college basketball players from Fresno State and San Jose State after uncovering they bet on games they played in — with two even manipulating their performance to influence outcomes. The penalties are permanent bans from NCAA competition, sending a clear … [Read more...] about NCAA Betting Scandal Triggers Tighter Scrutiny on College Hoops Markets
Rising Stars of March Madness: Women’s College Basketball Showcases Future Legends
March Madness has consistently offered a platform for college basketball's finest to shine, catapulting players like Oregon's Sabrina Ionescu and stars Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese into the limelight in recent years. As the 2025 NCAA Women's Tournament kicks off, a new batch of athletes is set to … [Read more...] about Rising Stars of March Madness: Women’s College Basketball Showcases Future Legends
The Wild West of NCAA Men’s Basketball Transfer Season
Introduction In the world of NCAA men's basketball, the offseason is often referred to as "transfer season." This period is marked by a frenzy of player movement, as student-athletes seek new opportunities, better fits, or greener pastures. The transfer portal has become a game-changer, allowing … [Read more...] about The Wild West of NCAA Men’s Basketball Transfer Season
Transforming College Basketball: Rick Pitino Advocates for Salary Cap and NCAA Reform
In the wake of transformative changes in collegiate sports, St. John's coach Rick Pitino has emerged as a vocal advocate for sweeping reforms. His recent propositions, made amidst a landscape rattled by legal challenges and shifting paradigms, focus on two main areas: the introduction of a salary … [Read more...] about Transforming College Basketball: Rick Pitino Advocates for Salary Cap and NCAA Reform

at 












