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Jackson Metro BBQ Battle: See which restaurant is crowned champion
Sacred Ground is the winner of the first-ever Clarion Ledger Jackson Metro BBQ Battle. The Pocahontas restaurant is a newcomer in the Jackson Metro barbecue scene, but the menu's non-traditional ...
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March Madness will stay at 68: For once, the NCAA doesn’t ruin a nearly perfect thing
The NCAA made a rare good decision in deciding to keep March Madness from expanding during the 2025-26 season.
NCAA makes March Madness expansion decision for 2026
“Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships,” ...
Decision Made on NCAA Tournament Expansion for 2026
The NCAA had been mulling over the decision to expand March Madness to 72 or 76 teams for the 2025-26 season. It made announcement on the matter on Monday.
March Madness men’s and women’s tournament field will stay at 68 teams in 2026 but could expand in 2027
The next edition of March Madness will stay the same size in 2026. The NCAA is sticking with 68 teams for this upcoming ...
NCAA Tournament staying at 68 teams in 2026 after vote
The men's and women's NCAA Tournament will stay at 68 teams next season, though March Madness could expand in 2027 and beyond ...
NCAA basketball tournament won't expand in 2026, still possible for 2027
“Expanding the tournament fields is no longer being contemplated for the 2026 men’s and women’s basketball championships.