March Madness won’t be expanding — not yet, at least. The NCAA announced Monday that it will not look to expand the current NCAA Tournament fields from 68 teams for the 2026 championships, but discussions will continue about potential expansion beyond next year. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” …
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Dan MurphyJul 24, 2025, 06:59 PM ET Close Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame President Donald Trump has directed members of his Cabinet to develop a plan in the next 30 days aimed at preserving college sports opportunities and preventing college athletes from becoming professionals, according to an executive order he …
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Big Ten commissioner Tony Petitti reportedly submitted a letter to the NCAA Committee on Infractions recommending that Michigan not face additional penalties related to the sign-stealing operation uncovered during the 2023 season According to a report from ESPN’s Dan Wetzel, sources familiar with the case said the letter was read at the Wolverines’ two-day infractions committee hearing in June. Petitti himself did …
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Jul 19, 2025, 07:25 AM ET A federal judge in Ohio has dismissed a lawsuit seeking compensation for thousands of former Ohio State athletes from the NCAA. In her ruling, Chief U.S. District Judge Sarah Morrison said former Ohio State quarterback Terrelle Pryor filed his proposed class action against the NCAA, Ohio State, the Big Ten and others too late. …
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Dan Murphy Close Dan Murphy ESPN Staff Writer Covers the Big Ten Joined ESPN.com in 2014 Graduate of the University of Notre Dame Jul 17, 2025, 03:54 PM ET President Donald Trump is considering an executive order that would require federal authorities to clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of their schools, according to a draft copy of …
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Comedian Shane Gillis made jokes about both Ohio State and Michigan at Wednesday night’s ESPY Awards. While talking about some of the nominees for Wednesday night’s Best Team award, Gillis – with the camera focused on Will Howard, his girlfriend and Gee Scott Jr. – pointed out that Ohio State “won the national championship, but also lost to Michigan.” “Michigan, …
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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff plans to withdraw from school and pursue a transfer path without involving the NCAA Transfer Portal, according to ESPN insider Pete Thamel. Retzlaff, who is reportedly facing a multi-game suspension for violating BYU’s strict student honor code, plans to simply enroll at a new school as a walk-on graduate transfer, rather than going through a formal …
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