It’s that time of year that the sports calendar is loaded, and it is beautiful. In addition to MLB Opening Day, the Sweet 16 round of the 2024 NCAA Tournament tips off tonight. Calvin breaks down each of the games with his thoughts, even straying away from his original bracket. Off the court, some of the remaining coaches in the tournament have already hit it big with their bonuses, but more is still to be made if they can cut down the nets.

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A question sparks an interesting examination of player development in the NBA, namely Luka Doncic and Zion Willamson - who have struggled with keeping weight off - as well as Victor Wembanyama who still has to grow into himself. In college sports, sports betting is under fire again and the NCAA president is asking for states to outlaw prop bets in college sports.

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This week’s NFL meetings are dominating the news cycle with more changes ahead of the 2024 season. Joining the new rules and procedures is a shift in the schedule, particularly the holiday schedule. Not wanting to give up games on Christmas, the league will hold two contests on the holiday, bring professional football to Wednesday, and approaching a complete takeover of the week. Seeking even more growth, the NFL announced developments in the global markets program.

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There’s still a debate about what Jerry Jones meant by “All-In” earlier this year. Yesterday it was reported that Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys seem to be further apart than previously thought as the team won’t be offering Prescott a contract any time soon, forcing him into the final year of his deal and likely to a different team next year. In the NBA, the season is getting juicy, and Tuesday night in the association delivered. On the slate for tonight, the San Antonio Spurs are set to get Victor Wembanyama back against the Utah Jazz, and the Denver Nuggets are hosting the slipping Phoenix Suns.

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Also coming out of the NFL’s Spring meeting, New York Giants owner John Mara has vocalized support for team leadership to draft a quarterback this Spring, likely starting the clock on Daniel Jones’ time in the Big Apple. The Denver Broncos are continuing to make changes this offseason, now announcing an upcoming new uniform. Outside of the world of sports, Sean “P Diddy” Combs’ homes were raided by Homeland Security yesterday and Calvin shares his thoughts on the situation.

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Sports betting hasn’t been legal around the United States for long, but the NBA now joins the MLB and NFL in a potential player scandal. Jontay Porter of the Toronto Raptors is under investigation for potential involvement in a prop fix. In the NFL, the owners‘ meetings continue to deliver headlines after approving another rule change, with the league now adopting the former XFL’s kickoff protocol.

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They say styles make fights and, for the Phoenix Suns, the San Antonio Spurs’ style is a bad match - Victor Wembanyama or not. The loss for Phoenix keeps them in the play-in territory, which can be crucial when it comes to the playoff picture. Shohei Ohtani is in hot water, and things didn’t get any clearer after his statement was released yesterday. Calvin wonders if the truth will ever come out regarding just how involved Ohtani was in the scandal.

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NFL coaches and owners are at their annual spring meeting to address issues - and the media - ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. Of the three rule changes that have been approved, the “swivel” hip-drop tackle is the most controversial given its confusing language and difficulty in officiating. Of the head coaching news, both Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton and Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin are addressing concerns around their respective quarterback situations.

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For all the attention that the men’s college basketball tournament is getting, Calvin has some real concerns about the women’s side of things. Is it wise that both tournaments take place at the same time, or could the women get more exposure by holding their tournament at a different time? Sticking with the women’s game, Kim Mulkey got into headlines last week for her off-the-court spat with The Washington Post and is threatening a lawsuit in response to a reported “hit piece”.

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It’s March and college basketball’s Championship Tournament is dominating the news cycle. The first two rounds are done, setting up the Sweet 16. Kentucky’s collapse has the university in a pickle as to what to do with John Calipari after another disappointing tournament run. Auburn had a real shot at contending for a title but got bounced early too. There won’t be a Cinderella this year, but it will be a real battle down the stretch.

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