Florida Athletic Director Scott Stricklin Signs 3-Year Extension

Florida athletic director Scott Stricklin has signed a three-year extension that will keep him under contract through 2030, a person familiar with the deal told ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Friday. Financial details were not disclosed. Scott Stricklin Joined Florida In November 2016 His new deal was reached after the Gators won a national championship in […]

James Foglio  •  30 Aug 2025
Pac-12 Extends Partnership With The CW Network Through 2031

The Pac-12 has extended its media rights partnership with The CW Network through the 2030-31 season, the conference announced Wednesday. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The CW Network To Air Over 60 Pac-12 Events Annually The agreement gives the Pac-12 consistent coverage on The CW with 13 regular-season football games, 35 men’s […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Wake Forest Basketball Names Steve Weinman New GM

Wake Forest Athletics announced Thursday that Steve Weinman, who has spent the past 13 years in the Chicago Bulls‘ front office, has been appointed as senior associate athletics director for analytics. Steve Weinman To Serve As General Manager Of Basketball Programs In this role, Weinman will also serve as general manager for both the men’s […]

James Foglio  •  22 Aug 2025
Big 12 To Mandate Player Availability Reports For First Time

The Big 12 will release player availability reports for football and men’s and women’s basketball before all conference games, the conference announced Wednesday. Big 12 Availability Reports Vary By Sport Beginning this season, Big 12 football teams will be required to submit daily injury and player availability reports starting three days before each conference game. […]

James Foglio  •  15 Aug 2025
NCAA Tournament Fields To Remain At 68 Teams In 2026

The men’s and women’s NCAA basketball tournament fields will not be expanding beyond 68 teams this season, but future growth is a possibility, NCAA senior vice president of basketball Dan Gavitt announced Monday. “Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” Gavitt said in a statement. […]

James Foglio  •  05 Aug 2025
Former President Barack Obama Makes March Madness Picks

It came just before the buzzer, but former president Barack Obama has made his March Madness picks on both the men’s and women’s side. Obama’s Final Four on the men’s side features Auburn, Florida, Duke and Tennessee. That’s three No. 1 seeds, with the Vols in as a two seed. In the final, Obama has […]

Vivek Jacob  •  20 Mar 2025
When Is Women’s March Madness 2025? Dates, Schedule, Locations & Top Seeds

Featured below is the schedule for the women’s 2025 NCAA basketball tournament, also known as women’s March Madness, which will include 68 teams for the fourth consecutive year. Final Four Of Women’s March Madness 2025 Will Be Held At Amalie Arena In Tampa, Florida The last four at-large teams, seeded 65 through 68, will compete […]

James Foglio  •  12 Mar 2025
Next Arkansas Women’s Basketball Coach Odds: Nick Bradford, Elena Lovato, and Molly Miller Among Favorites

Mike Neighbors’ resignation has left Arkansas looking for its next women’s basketball head coach. Several candidates have emerged, ranging from internal options to experienced names with strong resumes. Below are the latest odds on who could take over in Fayetteville. Odds for Next Arkansas Women’s Basketball Coach Candidate Odds Implied Probability Nick Bradford +200 33.3% […]

David Evans  •  12 Mar 2025
Mike Neighbors Takes $1M+ Buyout From Arkansas Women’s Basketball After Resigning—Was It a Soft Firing?

After eight seasons at the helm, Mike Neighbors is out as Arkansas’ women’s basketball coach. The school announced his resignation, but the situation is more complex than a simple farewell. Despite stepping down, Neighbors will receive a buyout exceeding $1 million, raising questions about how “mutual” this parting actually was. Why Mike Neighbors Was Fired […]

David Evans  •  11 Mar 2025