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Mark Emmert Admits NCAA Accepted The "Absolute Minimum" In Its Return To North Carolina

In speaking with the Associated Press sports editors at their annual meeting with commissioners on Thursday night, NCAA president Emmert acknowledged that HB 142 was “the absolute minimum” the North Carolina legislature could have done to earn back the NCAA men’s basketball tournament and other postseason events,…

Unlike The NCAA, Some States And Cities Didn't Bite On North Carolina's Weak HB2 Repeal

The NCAA released the sites of its upcoming postseason events through 2022 Tuesday afternoon, and as was expected, the governing body of college sports made its return to North Carolina official, announcing the Tar Heel state will host 36 men’s and women’s tournaments and postseason competitions. In addition to the…

NCAA Accepts North Carolina's Weak HB2 Repeal, Will Bring Back Postseason Events

Following four days of deliberation, and the morning after the finale of its most lucrative event of the year, the NCAA announced Tuesday that its Board of Governors voted to return North Carolina to the list of states to be considered for hosting postseason events. The vote of approval comes thanks to the passing of…