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The Nebraska women's volleyball team is the No. 1 seed in the 2025 NCAA Tournament, hosting the first two rounds at John Cook Arena, and aims for their third consecutive NCAA title, with their first match against Long Island on December 5.
The article provides predictions and key storylines for the 2025-26 NCAA basketball season, highlighting teams like St Thomas, Kansas, and Connecticut, as well as standout players such as Darryn Peterson and Sarah Strong, and discusses potential surprises and challenges for top teams.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon known for her inspiring presence during the 2018 tournament, has died at 106, leaving a lasting legacy of faith, inspiration, and community impact.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, a beloved Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon known for her inspiring presence and dedication to education and basketball, died at age 106, leaving a lasting legacy in sports and faith.
The NCAA is close to expanding the men's basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams for the 2026-27 season, adding 12 opening-round games across two sites, with the process for selecting teams remaining similar to the current First Four format. The move aims to include more teams, especially those that are competitive but currently left out, though it is not primarily driven by revenue considerations.
The NCAA is planning to expand the March Madness tournament from 68 to 76 teams starting in 2026-27, adding more play-in games and a new opening round, with negotiations ongoing with TV partners and key stakeholders.
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the beloved 106-year-old Loyola University Chicago chaplain and March Madness icon from the 2018 run, is retiring from her official duties, marking the end of an era for the university and its fans.
The NCAA has decided not to expand the March Madness tournament from 68 to 72 or 76 teams for the 2026 championships, but discussions about future expansion continue, with potential plans for 2027.
The NCAA has decided to keep the March Madness tournament at 68 teams for 2026, with discussions on potential expansion to 72 or 76 teams postponed. Public and fan opposition to expansion remains strong, emphasizing support for maintaining the current format.
The article criticizes the potential expansion of the NCAA men's basketball tournament from 68 to 72 or 76 teams, arguing that it is driven by financial and power motives rather than fan interest or tradition, and will dilute the quality of the tournament while benefiting top conferences and programs.
Dan Wetzel argues against expanding the NCAA basketball tournaments beyond 68 teams, citing lack of demand, potential dilution of the event's unique appeal, and the risk of undermining the tournament's cultural significance, emphasizing that the current format is already optimal and that expansion primarily benefits coaches and athletic directors financially.
The NCAA is considering expanding the March Madness men's basketball tournament as early as 2026, potentially increasing the field from 68 to 72 or 76 teams to include more deserving teams and reduce the number of top teams left out, with discussions ongoing with television partners about logistics.
The NCAA is considering expanding the March Madness tournament from 68 to 72 or 76 teams as early as 2026, aiming to include more top teams and address current selection flaws, with a decision expected in the coming months.
The NCAA is considering expanding the men's March Madness tournament from 68 to 72 or 76 teams starting in 2026, with discussions ongoing with media rights holders CBS and Warner Bros. Discovery, aiming for a decision in the coming months. The expansion aims to include more deserving teams but faces skepticism from media executives about the added value of extra games.
NCAA President Charlie Baker is considering expanding the men's basketball tournament from 68 to potentially 72 or 76 teams, with discussions aimed for implementation by 2026, supported by Big 12 coaches and ongoing talks with media partners.