Texas Tech quarterback Behren Morton has been sidelined for the remainder of spring practice due to a shoulder injury. Despite being named the 2024 starter, coach Joey McGuire made the decision to prioritize Morton’s health. The junior will resume football activities in the summer after participating in the team’s first six spring practices. The focus for the rest of the spring will now shift to finding Morton’s backup.
In other sports news, the financial landscape of college basketball and football could impact America’s ability to field successful Olympic teams beyond the upcoming Paris Games. Factors such as NIL compensation, player salaries, conference realignment, TV deals, and tournament expansion could all play a role. The potential impact on non-revenue sports programs that feed into the U.S. Olympic teams is a concern, as any cuts to these programs could affect America’s performance at future Olympic events.
Additionally, Fox Sports and AEG are set to launch a new postseason college basketball tournament called the College Basketball Crown in 2025. The 16-team tournament will take place in Las Vegas from March 31 to April 6, with teams that did not qualify for the NCAA Tournament eligible to participate. Automatic entries will be granted to select conferences, with additional teams chosen by a committee.
Overall, the sports world is abuzz with developments ranging from player injuries to new tournament announcements, all of which are shaping the future of collegiate athletics and beyond.