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Sunday, April 5, 2026

Business of College Athletics

College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.

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opinion

The Real James Naismith Would Cringe at TBS Final Four Stunt

TBS’s Final Four skit with Will Forte as basketball inventor was cringeworthy.
Michigan basketball

Michigan Positions Big Ten for Potential National Title Trifecta

Michigan can win the Big Ten’s first men’s basketball national title since 2000.


Apr 4, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies head coach Dan Hurley celebrates after defeating the Illinois Fighting Illini in a semifinal of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

UConn Could Be First Men’s Basketball Dynasty in New Era of College Sports

“The last thing we’re thinking about now … is dynasty,” Dan Hurley said.

Charlie Baker NCAA

NCAA President Sees Trump Executive Order as Blueprint For Congress

Trump’s executive order may be valuable to college sports regardless of enforceability.
Apr 3, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UConn Huskies forward Alex Karaban (11) dunks during a practice session ahead of the Final Four of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images

Millions in Prize Money on the Line at Final Fours

It’s the first time Final Four wins will translate to “units” payouts.
Mar 28, 2026; Houston, TX, USA; Illinois Fighting Illini forward David Mirkovic (0) and center Tomislav Ivisic (13) react in the second half against the Iowa Hawkeyes during an Elite Eight game of the South Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Toyota Center.

Loopholes Enable Int’l College Basketball Players to Cash In

Schools have scrambled to find a way to compensate international players.

opinion

Dawn Staley Got Under Geno Auriemma’s Skin

South Carolina ended UConn’s perfect season, and the Huskies’ coach melted down.

South Carolina Snaps UConn Streak as Auriemma, Staley Erupt

“I guess he thought I didn’t shake his hand.”

Did Illinois Open the European Recruiting Floodgates?

The Illini are in the Final Four thanks to the ‘Balkan Five.’