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NCAA Basketball court photo with the words "Florida Wins" overlayed to signify The University of Florida winning the 2025 NCAA Championship in basketball.

Florida Wins—And Reminds Us What Matters in March Madness

Despite evolving dynamics and modern challenges, the Gators deliver a performance that blends old-school grit with new-age spirit. Last night, the University of Florida cut down the nets in Arizona, cementing their place as the 2025 NCAA Men’s Basketball National Champions. The final buzzer rang out in a thunderous arena, and the Gators’ bench cleared—players…

Two basketballs sit on the floor before a second-round college basketball game between UCLA and Oklahoma in the NCAA Tournament, Monday, March 20, 2023, in Los Angeles, Calif.

March Madness 2025: The Billion-Dollar Business of College Basketball

Selection Sunday has come and gone, and the field for the 2025 NCAA Tournament is set. The 68 teams that will battle for the national championship offer a fascinating glimpse into how the selection committee viewed this year’s competition. Notably, the SEC (14 of 16 teams) has a strong presence, with teams like Auburn, Florida,…

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March Madness 2025: The Financial Power Struggle Between the SEC, ACC, and Big Ten

March Madness isn’t just a basketball tournament—it’s a financial juggernaut. Each year, the NCAA rakes in over $1.2 billion, with the majority of that coming from its $8.8 billion broadcast deal with CBS and Turner Sports. But where does all that money go? A big chunk—about 60%—flows back to NCAA member institutions through the “basketball performance fund,” a system…

Unrivaled Nets $28M Series A to Launch High-Paying Women’s Hoops League
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Unrivaled Nets $28M Series A to Launch High-Paying Women’s Hoops League

The league’s ambitious plans include elite 3×3 competition, a Warner Bros. Discovery media deal, and top names in women’s basketball. Unrivaled Women’s Basketball League Secures $28 Million in Funding from Star-Studded Investors Women’s sports are having a moment, and Unrivaled, a trailblazing women’s basketball league, is determined to be at the center of it. In a…

NBA Ratings Decline 20%
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NBA Ratings Plunge 20%: A Wake-Up Call for Cable TV’s Future

With 41.6% of TV consumption now on streaming, the NBA bets on digital platforms to regain viewers lost to cord-cutting and competition. The NBA, a global juggernaut in professional sports, is facing a crossroads—one riddled with tension, uncertainty, and profound change. This season, the league’s ratings have plummeted nearly 20% across its major cable partners—TNT,…

NIL Deals and college sports, is it pay for play
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College Football and NIL Deals: The Benefits, Challenges, and the Path Forward

As players profit from endorsements, ethical and competitive concerns mount, leading to calls for regulated revenue sharing. The Impact of NIL Deals on College Football: A Game-Changing Revolution in Collegiate Athletics In recent years, the intersection of college athletics and compensation has undergone a seismic shift. For decades, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) maintained…

Tony Bennett's UVA Basketball retirement press conference photo

Bennett’s Retirement Triggers 30-Day Transfer Window for Virginia Players

Bennett’s departure underscores the shifting dynamics in college basketball, where player movement and financial incentives complicate team-building. With Tony Bennett’s retirement from coaching, Virginia basketball players now face a crucial decision: whether to stay with the program or take advantage of a newly opened 30-day transfer window, allowing them to move to other teams. But…

A college basketball coach calls a timeout, players gather around, strategy discussed, whiteboard used, crowd noise in the background

Here’s How College Basketball Timeouts Work

Understanding how college basketball timeouts work is essential for fans of the game. We often see coaches calling for timeouts at critical junctures, but there’s more to timeouts than just providing a break in play. In NCAA basketball, timeouts serve a strategic purpose for teams to plan, regroup, or even stop the opposing team’s momentum….

How Long Are NBA Quarters?

How Long Are NBA Quarters?

Have you ever wondered what makes an NBA game so exhilarating? It’s not just the high-flying dunks or the buzzer-beaters; it’s the very structure of the game that adds to its excitement. NBA quarters are the heartbeat of this dynamic, dictating the game’s rhythm and flow. Each game unfolds over four quarters, each lasting a…

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