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May 08 2026SPORTS

Why Iowa’s football team is betting on smaller-school transfers

Iowa’s football program brought in 15 new players in 2026, and most came from schools outside the top tier of college football. Nearly nine out of ten transfers joined from leagues below the Power 5, a clear sign the Hawkeyes are hunting for hidden talent that bigger programs often overlook. The mov

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Sports betting’s growing problem: What one college QB’s mistake teaches young athletes

Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Expanding March Madness: What a 76‑Team Bracket Means

The NCAA is set to grow its basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams next year, a move that will reshape the classic bracket and add new games before the main action starts. The change has been on the table for four years, with conference leaders and coaches pushing for more spots while critics wo

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Five‑Year Playtime: College Athletes Get Extra Years

The NCAA has moved a step closer to changing how long student‑athletes can compete. A new plan would let Division I players use five years to play, instead of the usual four. The extra year would start in the first school year after a player finishes high school or turns 19, whichever comes fi

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Apr 27 2026SPORTS

Brendan Sorsby’s Gamble: A Quarterback’s Crisis and the NCAA’s Watchful Eye

Brendan Sorsby, once hailed as the top transfer in college football and a potential NFL star, has stepped away from Texas Tech to enter a treatment program for gambling addiction. The decision came after the university announced that he would take an indefinite leave of absence, citing a need for pr

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Apr 12 2026POLITICS

April’s Mixed Headlines: Sports, Politics, and Legal Battles Dominate the Week

Another NCAA basketball season wrapped up Monday when Michigan beat UConn 6-3 in a tight final game. This was big news for the Big Ten, marking their first men’s basketball championship in nearly 30 years. Meanwhile, Illinois, a top contender just days before, got eliminated in the semifinals. This

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Apr 11 2026SPORTS

College Sports in Chaos: Where Do We Go From Here?

It feels like college athletics has turned into a maze. Players can hop from one team to another in a few days, and the old idea of staying four years at the same school is fading fast. After a big championship win, more than 1, 000 athletes rushed into the transfer portal, and by Saturday that numb

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