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NCAA’s Baker: Basketball expansion beyond 68 a ‘good question’ after 2026
NCAA president Charlie Baker tells said Tuesday that it is “a good question” whether the upcoming NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments will expand beyond 68 teams after 2026, according to Pat Forde of SI. Baker said, “We’re certainly working to see if we can make it 72 or 76.” Forde writes ...
Northwestern’s Ryan Field debut delayed to Oct. 2
Northwestern’s “promised ‘premium for everyone’ fan experience at the new Ryan Field,” the $862M “stadium project under construction since mid-2024, will have to wait until October,” according to Steve Greenberg of the CHICAGO SUN-TIMES. The stadium “will not be ready for the season opener against S...
SBJ College: Indiana’s magical run a boon for Homefield
The Feb. 3, 2026, SBJ College newsletter features Homefield vintage collage appeal manufacturer CEO Connor Hitchcock, ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips discussing the transformational change during his five years on the job and honoring retiring UNC CFO Martina Ballen.
North Carolina’s Martina Ballen: a ‘confidant’ to ADs, trusted by coaches
North Carolina Senior Associate AD/CFO Martina Ballen retired Feb. 1 after nearly four decades inside the Tar Heels’ athletic department, closing a 38-year run that helped guide the group through years of financial growth and evolution, writes SBJ’s Mary Gaughan. A North Carolina graduate who joined...
College Convo: Commissioner Jim Phillips celebrates five years leading the ACC
Five years of upheaval is one thing, but Jim Phillips has seen that and more.
Homefield capitalizing on a Hoosier national championship
Connor Hitchcock never got this far in his dreams. No, really.
Sources: Mountain West nearing media deal announcement
The Mountain West is expected to announce a new set of media-rights deals with CBS Sports, Fox and The CW, sources told Sports Business Journal. An official announcement could come as soon as Tuesday. The deal, which will begin next season, is also likely to include a streaming partner. Exact terms ...
Goodell: College football needs ‘clarity,’ NFL will help if asked for input
SAN JOSE -- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said Monday the league would be willing to help solve some of the challenges facing the tumultuous world of college football, but only if its input is solicited and welcome.
Reforming the Sports Broadcasting Act: The clash between players, colleges and fans
As the sports broadcasting landscape shifts from (free) broadcast television to subscription-based streaming services, the Sports Broadcasting Act of 1961 (SBA) has become the focus of intense debate. Originally enacted to allow professional sports leagues to pool their broadcasting rights for free,...
Ohio State wants do jersey patch sponsor ‘the right way’ in pursuit for partner
Ohio State AD Ross Bjork confirmed that the Buckeyes “are pursuing a partner” for the commercial jersey patch sponsorship opportunity, but the school is “exploring this avenue with intentions of ‘doing it the right way,’” according to Stefan Krajisnik of the Cleveland PLAIN DEALER. Jersey patches ar...
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We have become a more diverse league across every platform including coaching, but we still have more work to do. There’s got to be more steps. We’re reevaluating everything we’re doing.-- NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell, on how the league will take a closer look at the Rooney Rule as it attempts to continue to make progress on diversity hiring.
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