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U-M prof explains environmental harm of expanding World Cup, March Madness | Opinion
Expanding major sporting events like the World Cup and the NCAA’s March Madness will also expand the damage each does to our climate.
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey talks CFP format, differences with the Big Ten, March Madness expansion (and everybody listens)
Sankey addressed several hot-button issues during his state-of-the-conference address Monday at SEC media days in Atlanta.
2026 FIFA World Cup expansion will have a big climate footprint, with matches from Mexico to Canada
When the FIFA World Cup hits North America in June 2026, 48 teams and millions of sports fans will be traveling among venues ...
NCAA Tournament expansion is 'right direction to at least explore,' SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says
The NCAA Division I men's and women's basketball committees debate expansion at their respective meetings last week but made no recommendation on whether to expand or remain at 68 for 2026 and beyond.
Here’s what changing about Selection Sunday for women’s NCAA Tournament
The top 16 seeds will be revealed the night before, allowing the campuses hosting games during the first weekend of the NCAA ...
March Madness Expansion Would Be Fueled by Booze
The broadcast deal for the men’s basketball tournament doesn’t require CBS/Turner to pay more money for more teams. So the ...