The New York Times – Sports:
With stars, story lines and skill, the TV rights for the women’s Division I basketball tournament could be worth over $80 million, part of a larger wave of investors flocking to women’s sports.
Category: Louisiana State University
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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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Final Four Is New Ground for South Carolina’s Challengers
The New York Times – Sports:
Virginia Tech is in its first Final Four, while Iowa last went in 1993, and L.S.U. in 2008. South Carolina, the reigning champion, knows what to expect.
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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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Off Shooting Night Can’t Keep L.S.U. From the Final Four
The New York Times – Sports:
Led by Alexis Morris and Angel Reese, the Tigers beat Miami to return to the Final Four for the first time since 2008.
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L.S.U. Buoyed by Trash-Talking, Shot-Swishing Angel Reese
The New York Times – Sports:
Reese, a double-double machine who transferred from Maryland, is embracing the Bayou Barbie nickname bestowed on her in Baton Rouge.
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South Carolina Reasserts Itself Atop Women’s Hoops With L.S.U. Win
The New York Times – Sports:
The undefeated teams played on Super Bowl Sunday, giving women’s college basketball its latest showcase game.
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Top Sports Highlights of 2022
The New York Times – Sports:
From behind-the-back improvisation on a tennis court to dazzling performances at the Olympics, the year offered plenty of highlights — and some lowlights, too.
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Capturing SEC Title, Georgia Gets the Bizarre Breaks L.S.U. Usually Loves
The New York Times – Sports:
An interception off a helmet? A touchdown after a blocked field goal? They helped fuel No. 1 Georgia’s win and, if the Bulldogs have their way, a clinching of the top playoff seed.