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IU’s early departure deflates Big Ten tourney attendance

The per-session average for the men's Big Ten Conference basketball tournament hit a five-year low as IU, the tournament's No. 1 seed, lost its opener on Friday. Purdue's run to the final and Michigan State's strong following propped up the numbers.

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Madness descending on Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Fieldhouse staffers will work around the clock to host 54 youth, high school, college and NBA games during an unprecedented 43-day stretch. The events are projected to score the city an economic impact of more than $40 million.

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Judge OKs reworked NCAA concussions settlement

A federal judge in Chicago gave preliminary approval Tuesday to a modified head-injury settlement between thousands of former college athletes and the NCAA that includes a $70 million fund to test for brain trauma.

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NCAA wants new March Madness TV deal

The NCAA last month reopened negotiations with CBS and Turner Broadcasting System for its massive men’s basketball tournament television contract, which generates 85 percent of the organization's revenue.

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Pitino: No interview with NCAA about escort’s book

Louisville Coach Rick Pitino said he believes one person did “scurrilous things” related to the basketball program. But he raised questions about journals by escort Katina Powell that allege women were hired to strip and have sex with recruits.

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Penalties for pot use easing for college athletes

An AP investigation found that some major universities are lightening punishments for athletes using marijuana. The Indianapolis-based NCAA has halved its suspension for testing positive for street drugs at championship events.

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