NCAA Expands March Madness To 76 Teams Next Season

Overview

• The NCAA will expand the men’s and women’s March Madness fields from 68 to 76 teams starting next season.
• The larger fields mean more schools and athletes will get a chance to play on the sport’s biggest stage.
• The Toronto Maple Leafs won the NHL draft lottery and now hold the first overall pick in next month’s entry draft.
• The Professional Women’s Hockey League will add Detroit as an expansion market with play set to begin next season.
• Regional outlets published these updates from Associated Press and Canadian Press wires, reflecting how national sports news is delivered to local readers.