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Canada’s Josh Liendo cruised to his second national title at the NCAA men’s swimming and diving championships on Friday night in Indianapolis. CBC | Sports News
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NCAA ‘drawing the line’ on sports betting, seeking ban on player prop wagers
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
Read More »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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