March Madness could be much bigger this year but experts say it's madness

For the first time in more than a decade, NCAA and college sports leaders are committed to a serious and thorough examination of expanding March Madness.

Jim Boeheim's legendary 47-year tenure as Syracuse coach comes to an end

The move came less than three hours after Syracuse lost to Wake Forest in the Atlantic Coast Conference tournament, after which Boeheim hinted at retirement but said it would ultimately be the university’s decision.

NCAA turns to US appeals court over pay for athletes

The Division I athletes and former athletes who filed the suit being argued in Philadelphia on Wednesday are seeking hourly wages similar to those earned in work-study programs.

Mattress Mack places $1 million bet on Houston Cougars to win NCAA tournament

Mattress Mack bet $1 million on the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA tournament at 8-1. If he wins, he'll walk away $8 million richer along with a $30 million payout from Caesars Sportsbook from the 2022 World Series.

University of Houston Cougars complete comeback in 3OT fashion

The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.

UH Cougars Win 3OT Thriller at UTSA
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The 24th-ranked Houston Cougars win their season-opener inside the Alamodome, beating UTSA 37-35 in triple overtime.

College Football Playoff to expand to 12 by 2026, maybe sooner

The university presidents who oversee the College Football Playoff voted Friday to expand the postseason model for determining a national champion from four to 12 teams no later than the 2026 season.

City of Houston to host NCAA final four in 2023
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Mayor Sylvester Turner was at Discovery Green for the arrival of the Fan Jam Truck - an interactive pop-up truck - as it passes the NCAA Men's Final Four host city torch from New Orleans to Houston.

Season over for UH Coogs after loss against Villanova 50-44
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After a disappointing, unexpected loss for the Houston Coogs against Villanova, some of the players shared their reaction with FOX 26 Sports Director Mark Berman.

UH Cougars fall in Elite 8 against Villanova 50-44

Despite a tough effort by the Coogs, they just weren't able to catch up to Villanova and fell 50-46.

Houstonians cheer on the UH Cougars as they prepare to take on Villanova
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While tons of fans made it to San Antonio to see Coogs take on Villanova in the Elite 8 conference, many have gathered in town to cheer on the team.

March Madness branding to be extended to women's basketball tournament

The NCAA will extend its March Madness branding to the women’s basketball tournament this spring, a moniker normally reserved for the men’s tournament.

NCAA to convene constitutional convention to propose ‘dramatic changes’

The NCAA has set the stage for major reforms, announcing a constitutional convention would be convened this November to propose drastic changes to its constitution.

SCOTUS says NCAA cannot limit how scholarship money is spent
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In a big win for college athletes and the fight to allow them to earn money, the Supreme Court ruled that the NCAA cannot dictate how scholarship dollars are spent on education-related expenses. Sports Journalist Kim Davis discusses why this is a win and what this means for the future of student-athletes being paid.

States with anti-transgender sports bills put on notice by NCAA Board of Governors

The NCAA Board of Governors has released a statement supporting transgender college athletes while calling out states that have passed bills opposing them.