The New York Times – Sports:
The Jayhawks rallied from a 16-point deficit to down the Tar Heels in a thrilling — and physical — N.C.A.A. men’s basketball tournament championship game.
Category: College Athletics
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The Next Battleground for College Basketball: How to Divide the Money
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. has made improvements to its women’s basketball tournament. Now coaches want to see the industry overhaul a system that pays conferences nothing when women’s teams win games.
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A High School Reunion at the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Former high school teammates will face each other in Duke and North Carolina’s semifinal. And a Virginia coach is rooting for his former players to meet in a Duke-Villanova championship game.
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March Madness: Villanova Tops Michigan Despite Poor Shooting
The New York Times – Sports:
The No. 2-seeded Wildcats advanced to the round of 8, moving past the 11th-seeded Wolverines. Duke, seeking to extend Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final tournament run, is playing Texas Tech.
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NCAA Tournament: What to Watch for in the Sweet 16 Matchups
The New York Times – Sports:
Gonzaga and Arizona, two of the remaining No. 1 seeds, will be in action on Thursday, along with Duke, which is trying to extend Coach Mike Krzyzewski’s final tournament run.
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L.S.U.’s Mess of a Season Ends Amid Coach’s Firing
The New York Times – Sports:
The team played without its former head coach, Will Wade, who was fired along with an assistant coach amid allegations that he illegally paid recruits.
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Lia Thomas Wins an NCAA Swimming Title
The New York Times – Sports:
With her victory in Atlanta, Thomas, who competes for the University of Pennsylvania, became the first openly transgender woman to win an N.C.A.A. swimming championship.
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Americans Strongly Favor Moneymaking Deals for College Athletes, Poll Says
The New York Times – Sports:
While consensus existed over college athletes being able to earn from endorsements, there were splits on gambling and paying player salaries.
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Americans Strongly Favor Deals for College Athletes, Poll Says
The New York Times – Sports:
While consensus existed over college athletes being able to earn from endorsements, there were splits on gambling and paying player salaries.