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First 76-Team NCAA Tournament: CBS’s Early Look at the Expanded Big Dance
sports20 days ago

First 76-Team NCAA Tournament: CBS’s Early Look at the Expanded Big Dance

CBS Sports projects the 2027 NCAA Tournament will expand to 76 teams, adding eight at-large bids and an Opening Round that includes eight No. 16 seeds and six No. 15 seeds. The new format creates 12 Opening Round games and leaves 20 of the 32 first-round matchups to be decided on Selection Sunday, while reshaping seed distribution (notably boosting the Big East to seven bids) and adding a new preliminary site. The piece also discusses bubble dynamics, potential bid thieves, and travel/geography considerations as regions are assigned.

via CBS Sports|
#bracketology#expansion#march-madness
NCAA Tournament to 76 teams reshapes seeds, power balance, and brackets
sports28 days ago

NCAA Tournament to 76 teams reshapes seeds, power balance, and brackets

The NCAA is anticipated to expand the men’s basketball tournament from 68 to 76 teams for 2026-27, adding a bigger opening round that could push more mid-majors into play-in status while increasing bids for the power conferences (ACC, Big Ten, Big 12, SEC, plus Big East). The change promises tougher early rounds for No. 1 and No. 2 seeds and will complicate brackets for casual fans, as 12 automatic qualifiers would compete in the opening round and seed lines shift downward. Mid-major at-large hopes may improve modestly, but overall postseason dynamics and the schedule’s simplicity could suffer. NCAA president Charlie Baker has supported expansion as a strategic win for the association and its top conferences.

via CBS Sports|
#college-basketball#ncaa-tournament-expansion#opening-round
March Madness Expands to 76 Teams, Reshaping Opening Rounds
sports29 days ago

March Madness Expands to 76 Teams, Reshaping Opening Rounds

The NCAA plans to grow both the men’s and women’s tournaments to 76 teams, adding eight at-large bids per bracket. The opening round will be split across two sites (Dayton and a second location west of the Eastern Time Zone) to accommodate the extra games, with more lower seeds entering the opening round while the 64‑team core stays the same. The change is driven by increased access for power conferences and marks the biggest tournament expansion in 42 years, potentially squeezing smaller programs.

via Bleacher Report|
#college-basketball#march-madness#ncaa
McIlroy Opens Masters with 67 to Share Lead, Eyes Back-to-Back Glory
sports1 month ago

McIlroy Opens Masters with 67 to Share Lead, Eyes Back-to-Back Glory

Rory McIlroy fired a five-under 67 to share the opening-round lead at the Masters with Sam Burns, showing he is ready to defend his title as Augusta’s conditions tighten. He birdied all four par-fives and, despite some loose driving, kept composure to post his best Augusta round since 2011 and signal that a repeat green jacket could be within reach. Fellow contenders included Justin Rose and world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler at two under, while others like Jon Rahm and Robert MacIntyre had rough starts, underscoring the challenging day as the field begins to take shape for the weekend.

via BBC|
#golf#leaderboard#masters
"NAIA Announces Playoff Pairings and Qualifiers for Women's Volleyball, Football Championships"
sports2 years ago

"NAIA Announces Playoff Pairings and Qualifiers for Women's Volleyball, Football Championships"

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) has announced the qualifying teams and opening round matchups for the 2023 NAIA Women's Volleyball Championship. The 48-team event will begin with 24 opening round matches on November 18, followed by pool play from November 29 to December 1. The top teams from each pool will advance to the elimination bracket, with the semifinals and championship matches set to be streamed on ESPN3. The championship field includes 34 automatic qualifiers and 14 at-large selections, with Columbia (Mo.) leading in appearances and wins.

via NAIA|
#final-site#matchups#naia-womens-volleyball-championship