NCAA Directors Decide To Allow More Freedom To Wealthier Schools
Major changes are expected for the NCAA, whose board meets Thursday. Directors will consider giving the five power conferences more autonomy, as well as changing the way scholarships are administered.
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NCAA, Pennsylvania officials settle Penn State lawsuit; 111 Joe Paterno victories restored, dating to 1998
A proposed settlement of a lawsuit would restore 112 total football victories and $60 million would go to programs serving child sexual abuse, the NCAA announced. The settlement is in a case filed by two state officials against the NCAA and Penn State and will require their approval. Ref. USAToday
No. 7 Michigan State knocks off No. 2 Virginia 60-54 in NCAA tournament
Cavaliers are the first No. 2 seed to fall in the Round of 32 after Arizona advanced on Saturday. Kansas and Gonzaga, the tournament's other No. 2 seeds, play later today. Ref. USAToday
Wisconsin has defeated Arizona 85-78 to reach the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Next Saturday, the Badgers will meet the winner of tonight's game between Kentucky and Notre Dame. The other two Final Four teams will be decided Sunday. Ref. CNN
Kentucky has held off Notre Dame 68-66 to reach the Final Four of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.
Next Saturday, the Wildcats will meet Wisconsin, an 85-78 winner over Arizona earlier today. The other two Final Four teams will be decided Sunday. Ref. CNN