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Pac-12 and Mountain West clinch in-principle deal to end exit/poaching fee dispute
The Pac-12 and Mountain West have reached an in‑principle settlement to resolve civil lawsuits over exit and poaching fees tied to defections, with final terms due by June 2. Although details aren’t public yet, the fees are expected to be discounted from the more than $150 million initially claimed, with per‑school estimates around $10 million for the five Mountain West schools that joined the Pac-12. The resolution comes as the Pac-12 prepares to relaunch for the 2026‑27 year with eight football members and nine in basketball, following a long period of litigation and negotiations.
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Michigan Women’s Basketball Faces a Roster Shake as Mathurin Enters Transfer Portal
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Global roots, Midwest grit fuel Illinois-Iowa Elite Eight clash
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Freshmen Shine and Relays Set the Tone on Day 1 at the 2026 Men’s NCAA Championships
Day 1 of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Championships opened with early heats in the 1650, 200 medley relay, and 800 free relay. Virginia led the morning in the 800 free relay with a 6:06.85, while Tennessee freshman Koby Bujak-Upton became the first freshman ever to crack 1:30 in the 200 free (1:29.79). Cal’s Ryan Erisman is double‑facing the 1650 and 800 free relay on opening day, and Louisville’s Nikita Sheremet anchored the 200 medley relay in 18.06 for the fastest true‑freshman leg ever. Princeton broke Ivy League ground with a 6:09.16 in the 800 free relay, and Army won the first 200 medley heat before being DQed for a negative reaction time. NC State posted the morning’s top 200 medley heat at 1:21.23. The session set the stage for a fast four‑day meet, with finals and top seeds looming in the evening program.
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Six-Figure Donor Judge Grants Bediako Immediate Alabama Eligibility
A Tuscaloosa County judge with notable Alabama ties ruled Charles Bediako immediately eligible to play for Alabama after leaving for the NBA draft, a decision that comes as he sues the NCAA to reinstate remaining college eligibility. The ruling raises ethics questions because the judge and his wife are connected to Alabama athletics and a related murder case defense, prompting scrutiny over potential conflicts of interest in NCAA eligibility disputes.
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