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Of the five highest-paid coaches in this year’s tournament, two led their teams to No. 1 seeds in their respective regions, and none ranked lower than a No. 4 seed.

This is the first time in six quarters that Nike has failed to beat total revenue estimates.

The delivery service, which is also sponsoring this year’s tournament, will offer a free $20 off orders if one of the tournament’s four 16-seeds upsets a 1-seed.

The rise of streaming services has made it easier than ever for workers to sneak a peek at the NCAA tournament during office hours.

Of the 68 college basketball teams tabbed to participate in this year’s March Madness festivities, Nike holds apparel rights to 40 of them.

South Carolina lawmakers are taking steps to lure the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facility and operations across the North Carolina state line by introducing legislation that would provide tax credits and incentives to professional sports teams.

White has served as UFC’s top executive since 2001, overseeing its growth from niche attraction to mainstream sports property.

The brackets revealed on Selection Sunday showed Duke, Virginia, North Carolina and Gonzaga are this year’s No. 1 seeds.

Roughly 47 million U.S. adults are expected to gamble on the event.

Most minor league players earn an estimated $7,500 per year, according to The Associated Press.

Among their concerns is that the accessibility of online betting, especially on mobile devices, could be a pathway for minors to start gambling and make sports betting more addictive.

Nike drew widespread criticism last month after Williamson’s sneaker exploded when he attempted a sharp cut during a highly anticipated rivalry game with the North Carolina Tar Heels.

Montana and Mickelson each admitted to hiring Edge College & Career Network, the prep company helmed by the scam’s alleged ringleader, William “Rick” Singer.

If Manning does return as the Giants' starting quarterback, as widely expected, that $17 million haul would push his career earnings to more than $252 million

With more viewers opting for cheaper “a la carte” streaming services over pricey cable packages, interactive game broadcasts have emerged as a powerful tool for sports brands.