The NCAA wants states to ban player prop bets in college sports to protect both athletes and the “integrity of the game,” president Charlie Baker said Wednesday. CBC | Sports News
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14th-seeded Oakland shocks No. 3 Kentucky, advancing in NCAA men’s tournament for 1st time ever
Jack Gohlke made 10 3-pointers and 14th-seeded Oakland delivered the first true shock of this year’s March Madness, beating third-seeded Kentucky 80-76 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament on Thursday night. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Canadian NCAA athletes blocked from big endorsement deals
Unlike their American counterparts, Canadian NCAA athletes — including basketball star Zach Edey — aren’t allowed to make money off of their name, image and likeness in the United States because of visa restrictions. That means they’re missing out on some potentially big paycheques. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Iowa’s Caitlin Clark breaks NCAA women’s basketball all-time scoring record
Caitlin Clark broke the NCAA women’s career scoring record, making a long three-pointer in the first quarter for No. 4 Iowa against visiting Michigan on Thursday night. CBC | Sports News
Read More »Justyn Knight seeks elusive gold at final NCAA cross-country championships
Canada’s Justyn Knight will run in his fourth and final NCAA Division I cross-country championships this Saturday in Louisville, Ky., having rediscovered his love for the sport. “I love the feeling of competing hard … and making personal improvements.” CBC | Sports News
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