Has the NIL Killed March Madness?

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NFL HEADLINES

Free-agent WR Stefon Diggs reached agreement on a three-year, $69 million deal including $26 million guaranteed with the New England Patriots.

The Giants and Super Bowl-winning QB Russell Wilson reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $21 million, including $10.5 million guaranteed. The 10-time Pro-Bowl selection had been in discussions with the Giants, Browns and Steelers, but is opting for New York, where Wilson won Super Bowl XLVIII in MetLife Stadium. Now, Wilson is returning there as the Giants’ projected starting QB.

Tennessee will hold an additional private workout with potential No. 1 overall pick Cam Ward. The Titans have become increasingly impressed with Ward and, while they are expected to listen to offers for the No. 1 overall pick, it now would take an even stronger package to acquire the draft’s top selection.

Could you imagine NFL free agency starting the Monday after Wild Card Weekend?

Who's the best 1st-round pick at every draft spot over the last decade

MLB HEADLINES

Mariners, catcher Cal Raleigh agree to 6-year extension, per multiple reports including MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.

The White Sox might actually be a cursed franchise

They weren’t always seasoned veterans A look back at some of the longest-tenured players entering the 2025 season.

The iconic "Tigers" script that once sat atop the scoreboard is gone—replaced by the "Comerica Park" corporate signage.

NHL HEADLINES

Juraj Slafkovský is heating up at the right time for the Canadiens de Montréal in their push towards the #StanleyCup Playoffs!

The Washington Capitals have re-signed Jakob Chychrun to a long-term contract extension. The eight-year, $72 million deal will carry an average annual value of $9 mil

In yet another dismal season for the Buffalo Sabres, there’s one bright spot. His name is Ryan McLeod and he is having himself a career year for the Sabres.

lion for the defenseman

Overhead angle of Palmeri not inside the goalie’s crease and they disallowed the goal with 9 seconds left in regulation. “If Toronto is afraid to overturn calls on the ice, we don’t need Toronto.”

NCAAB HEADLINES

It makes sense why FAU was one win away from playing for a National Championship in 2023

According to Front Office Sports, Khan reportedly has 12 NIL deals. Khan had 135 phone calls on Friday, including DoorDash, Barstool Sports, and the producer of the show "Yellowstone." He's even had to turn down deals (via Front Office Sports). He reportedly made more than $100K in less than a few days and got to hang out with celebs like Spike Lee.

It happened to Paige Bueckers. It happened to Cameron Brink. And now, it’s happened to Juju Watkins. This ACL injury is ending a truly remarkable run. JuJu was absolutely destroying college basketball. In her first two seasons of NCAA D1, Watkins scored 47 more points than Caitlin Clark, and was just 54 points away from breaking the all-time record.

Leading a team to the Sweet 16 in March Madness is a notable achievement for any college basketball coach—and it pays well, too

NBA HEADLINES

THUNDER LEGENDS: Kevin Durant, James Harden, & Russell Westbrook — the once young trio brought together with the Oklahoma City Thunder — are all now TOP 20 scorers in NBA history!

Anthony Davis will return. Davis has been out since Feb. 8 with an adductor strain.

SICK BETS!

LA has won the NL West 11 of the last 12 seasons..

Duke Natty away from $168K off $5...

Tyler O'Neill has been a home run LEGEND on Opening Day...

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