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📅May 8, 2026 at 1:00 AM
2026 NBA Playoffs heat up with Cavaliers-Pistons Game 2 live; college basketball sees Players Era expand to 24 teams and March Madness grow to 76 teams.
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Players Era Tournament Expands to 24 Teams with NIL Prizes
The 2026 Players Era college basketball event in Las Vegas grows to 24 teams in two brackets (8 and 16 teams), offering millions in NIL money. ESPN secures multi-year broadcast rights, replacing TNT. Big 12 gets eight slots through a new venture extended to 2030.
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NCAA March Madness Expands to 76 Teams for Both Men and Women
NCAA finalizes expansion of Division I men's and women's tournaments to 76 teams starting this season, with new 'March Madness Opening Round' replacing First Four. Features 12 opening games over two days, three in Dayton for men; boosted by $50M annual sponsorship from CBS/TNT including alcohol categories.