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 Post subject: NCAA signs new 14-year TV deal for DI men’s basketball
PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 11:21 am 
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NCAA signs new 14-year TV deal for DI men’s basketball
CBS and Turner join forces to pay $10.8 billion for tournament rights fee
Apr 22, 2010 12:00:00 PM

The NCAA News

The NCAA on Thursday announced a new 14-year television, Internet and wireless rights agreement with CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc., to present the Division I Men’s Basketball Championship beginning in 2011 and continuing through 2024 for more than $10.8 billion.

As part of the agreement, all games will be shown live across four national networks beginning in 2011 – a first for the championship.

CBS Sports and Turner Broadcasting also have been licensed and will collaborate on the NCAA’s corporate marketing program.

Late Wednesday, the NCAA Division I Men’s Basketball Committee unanimously passed a recommendation to the Division I Board of Directors to increase the tournament field size to 68 teams beginning with the 2011 championship. The Division I Board of Directors will review the recommendation at its April 29 meeting...

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 Post subject: Re: NCAA signs new 14-year TV deal for DI men’s basketball
PostPosted: Thu Apr 22, 2010 3:39 pm 
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Now when they open it up to 128 teams and nullify the NIT, season records won't matter. 8) :lol:
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