Free Agent: Is March Madness dead? Here's what you need to know

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The NCAA Tournament's NIT might just be dead because of NCAA neglect, says Jason Russell .

Jim Nantz promises he'll keep calling the Masters for the next 12 tournaments.

Men apparently watch women's sports more than women do, but the NIT is getting millions of viewers per game.

The NCAA should give the NIT champion a guaranteed spot in the following year's NCAA tournament.

The winner would have less to play for in the regular season , sure, but they'll still be playing for seeding.

NFL owners are meeting this week to consider several proposed rule changes, including doubling down on "dynamic" kickoffs.

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