The New York Times – Sports:
This season is the last before new-look leagues and an expanded playoff will make the sport feel much different. And possible federal mandates requiring revenue sharing could bring structural change.
Category: Big Ten Conference
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A Record Crowd Shows Buildup of Nebraska Volleyball and Women’s Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
Nebraska garnered more than 92,000 fans for a regular-season match held in its football stadium.
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The Big Ten Lands Oregon and Washington, Leaving the Pac-12 Bereft
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big Ten booms to 18 schools with the move, powered by TV money, and the once-great Pac-12 dwindles to four after three more schools leave for the Big 12.
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Abuse and Racism Accusations Bring ‘#MeToo Moment’ to Northwestern
The New York Times – Sports:
In lawsuits, former athletes accuse the sports program of having a pervasive culture of hazing and sexual abuse, and two coaches have been fired. Lawyers say more athletes may come forward.
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Indiana Is Here to Crash the Women’s Basketball Party
The New York Times – Sports:
The Hoosiers, led by the 6-foot-3 forward Mackenzie Holmes, have a No. 1 seed for the first time in program history.
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What to Expect on Selection Sunday
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 should dominate the men’s bracket, while women’s teams will all want to avoid South Carolina’s region.
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Rutgers Men’s Basketball Turns the Garden Red for One Day
The New York Times – Sports:
Rutgers beat Michigan State at Madison Square Garden, which had the feel of a home game for the improving Scarlet Knights.
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Men’s College Basketball Has Some Balance As Blue Bloods Struggle
The New York Times – Sports:
The Big 12 is loaded, North Carolina and Kentucky are unranked, and Georgetown is still looking to win a Big East game. Here are some themes to keep in mind as the men’s college basketball season heats up.
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Penn State Beats Utah, as the Rose Bowl Marks the End of an Era
The New York Times – Sports:
The recent agreement to expand the College Football Playoff, to 12 teams from four, has threatened not just the Rose Bowl’s pre-eminent status among bowl games but also its relevance.