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May 11 2026SPORTS

Big Game, Big Change: How More Teams Could Play in March Madness

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

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May 09 2026SPORTS

UC's Gambling Scandal: Why Answers Are Still Missing

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

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May 08 2026SPORTS

Why Iowa’s football team is betting on smaller-school transfers

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

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May 06 2026HEALTH

Beef fat in skincare: a fad worth keeping on the plate?

People are spreading beef tallow on their skin lately, claiming it keeps wrinkles away. A famous podcaster recently shared that she uses it around her eyes to stop sleep creases. The idea is simple: well-oiled skin won’t get pressed into lines while you sleep. But experts aren’t convinced this old t

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May 02 2026HEALTH

Longevity Gifts for Mom: Skincare That Works Inside Out

A new way to celebrate mom this year moves past flowers and goes straight to the science of staying young. The focus is on a brand that blends research with clean beauty, offering products that target the cell level instead of just covering up signs of aging. By using a clinically tested ingredient

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May 01 2026SPORTS

Sports betting’s growing problem: What one college QB’s mistake teaches young athletes

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

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Apr 30 2026SPORTS

The Gambling Trap in College Sports

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

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Expanding March Madness: What a 76‑Team Bracket Means

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

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

Basketball gets bigger and Tennessee faces tough choices

Next year the NCAA basketball tournaments will grow. Instead of the usual number, 76 teams will compete in both the men’s and women’s events starting in 2027. That’s twenty more spots than before. The change comes as college sports leaders look for ways to give more schools a shot at the national sp

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Apr 29 2026SPORTS

When sports betting rules get broken, the fallout affects everyone

Two former Fordham basketball players now face permanent exclusion from college sports after an investigation linked them to a betting scandal. Elijah Gray and Will Richardson were found to have talked about throwing a game for cash, though only Gray admitted some involvement. The NCAA stepped in af

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