The NCAA decided to add eight more spots to the tournament, turning a 68‑team field into 76. The move was pushed by the top conferences like the ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC and the new Pac‑12. Coaches from other schools have not been happy with it. The plan gives every conference a guaranteed spot fo
The New England Patriots have been busy rebuilding their edge-rushing group. After signing free agents Dre’Mont Jones and Gabe Jacas, they now have two fresh names to pair with Harold Landry III on defense. But some analysts think the team shouldn’t stop there—especially if they want to push for the
A team from UCLA’s Asian American Studies Center has launched a free online textbook that puts the histories of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders into the hands of teachers across the country. The project, called “Foundations and Futures, ” was built by around 100 people—including writers, desig
The Steelers recently tagged Aaron Rodgers with a one-year, $15 million deal, a contract that seems more like a courtesy than a serious offer. At 42, Rodgers has already pocketed nearly $400 million in his NFL career, making this raise feel like small change. His last season with Pittsburgh proved h
A quarterback for the University of Cincinnati’s football team was caught breaking NCAA gambling rules last season. Now, the school faces accusations of knowing about it—and yet, no one at UC is talking. Reports from major news outlets suggest the university was aware, but UC keeps quiet. If they di
Iowa’s football program brought in 15 new players in 2026, and most came from schools outside the top tier of college football. Nearly nine out of ten transfers joined from leagues below the Power 5, a clear sign the Hawkeyes are hunting for hidden talent that bigger programs often overlook. The mov
Brendan Sorsby’s story shows how fast a single bad bet can upend a sports career. The Texas Tech quarterback, one of the most well-paid college players right now, recently checked into a clinic to treat a gambling problem. The NCAA is still figuring out his punishment, but past rulings suggest he mi
The federal agency is preparing maps that label places for aquaculture, claiming it’s only for clams and seaweed. Yet this planning step could pave the way for large fish farms that have harmed other regions. When open‑net pens appear, they can spread parasites, transmit viruses, and create dead zon
Art Schlichter spent decades in the spotlight, but not for his football skills. Instead, his name kept popping up tied to scandals, fraud, and legal trouble. The reason? A gambling habit that started in his teens and ruined his career. He was once a top college quarterback, even leading Ohio State’s
The NCAA is set to grow its basketball tournaments from 68 to 76 teams next year, a move that will reshape the classic bracket and add new games before the main action starts. The change has been on the table for four years, with conference leaders and coaches pushing for more spots while critics wo
