Gambling access and coverage grow, leaving college sports in a tenuous spot
The rise of sports betting -- and the promotion and programming relating to it all over the place -- creates an uncomfortable situation for college athletics.
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Here’s the Kansas radio call of the Jayhawks winning the National Championship
"YOUR JAYHAWKS ARE NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! OCHAI AGBAJI COMES RUNNING OVER TO GIVE US A HUG! LOVE YOU, BROTHER!"
One Shining Moment 2022
"The ball is tipped..."
Saint Peter’s run to the Elite Eight has brought the Peacocks’ MBB Twitter account 29,000-plus followers, 90-plus percent of their total
The Twitter stats here are part of the larger media exposure gains for Saint Peter's from this NCAA Tournament run.
Miami’s Jim Larranaga attributes upset win over Auburn to watching Charles Barkley on CBS
"I thought to myself, ‘Man, no one wants to see that, Chuck.'"
CBS/Turner NCAA Tournament coverage emphasizes increased access and fans’ return: “It’s a great time to push the envelope.”
"One of the things that we've been missing most is the access, this ability to get down and bring the fan as close [as possible] to the court."
Learfield and Westwood One team up to stream March Madness and other NCAA championships in The Varsity Network app
Westwood One and Learfield have teamed up for a multi-year, multi-championship deal.
One Shining Moment 2021
"The ball is tipped..."
Bill Walton delivers message to UCLA ahead of Final Four with very fitting backdrop
Bill Walton bringing the positive energy to UCLA before the Bruins face Gonzaga in the Final Four.
Ian Eagle reportedly re-ups with CBS for the long term
CBS locks in Eagle as its prepares to negotiate a new deal with lead announcer Jim Nantz
Jim Nantz could call events every week for a six-month stretch from the Masters through the PGA Championship
In between golf, Nantz would also have the NFL season (and Super Bowl) and the NCAA Tournament to call.
After contemplating, Dan Gavitt busts idea of brackets for hypothetical 2020 NCAA Tournament
Bummer for the players and coaches hoping for a little moral victory.
