The New York Times – Sports:
Both Miami’s men’s and women’s teams made deep runs in March. Their athletes also had significant backing in the form of name, image and likeness deals.
Category: College Athletics
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Facing Criticism, a Gambling Company and a University End Their Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
The decision by PointsBet and University of Colorado Boulder came as the industry released guidelines meant to limit how sports betting is marketed on campus.
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Senator Seeks Details of Schools’ Deals With Betting Companies
The New York Times – Sports:
Senator Richard Blumenthal, asserting that gambling causes “very real harm” to students, has asked 66 colleges to provide information about their marketing relationships with sportsbooks.
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For 38 Years at UConn, Chris Dailey Has Been the Yin to Geno’s Yang
The New York Times – Sports:
Assistant coaches usually move on after a few seasons. Not Dailey, Connecticut’s associate head coach, who sticks to a routine and brings balance to the bench.
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Tyger Campbell Is the Calm as U.C.L.A. Storms Into the Sweet 16
The New York Times – Sports:
The senior guard, whom the Hall of Famer Bill Walton called “one of my favorite all-time Bruins,” has become one of the most recognizable faces in college basketball.
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Yes, They Are Tall. No, They Do Not Play Basketball.
The New York Times – Sports:
For the vertically gifted, every day of the year means standing out. But March can be particularly maddening.
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Rick Pitino Hired by St. John’s After Time at Iona
The New York Times – Sports:
Pitino reached the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament with Iona this season. He takes over at St. John’s after being ousted from Louisville in 2017.
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Houston and Alabama Size Each Other Up From the Same Arena
The New York Times – Sports:
The Cougars and Crimson Tide, the remaining No. 1s in the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament, both played this weekend in Birmingham, Ala. They headline a wide-open round of 16.