Summary

Denver won their 10th NCAA men's hockey title by defeating Boston College 2-0, surpassing Michigan in total championships. In sports business, UConn and South Carolina are leveraging NIL deals following NCAA basketball wins, expanding the scope beyond football. The NBA banned Raptors' Jontay Porter for life due to gambling on league games, while NFL coaching legend Bill Belichick faces challenges securing a new head coaching position. At the Masters, Scottie Scheffler clinched his second green jacket in three years, setting a prize record of $3.6 million, with Tiger Woods aiming for a comeback despite a rough tournament.

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1st Quarter: College Sports

No. 3 seed Denver beat No. 1 seed Boston College 2-0 on Saturday night to win their 10th national championship in their program’s history. Denver moved passed Michigan (nine) for most titles of the time. Denver goalie, junior Matt Davis had 23 third-period saves and was a driving force in the shutout.

2nd Quarter: Sports Business News

NCAA Basketball champions UConn and South Carolina want to capitalize off national titles on NIL deals. Women’s college basketball, especially is exploding. Viewership numbers set records thanks to superstars like Angel Reese and Caitlin Clark. Once dominated by football, NIL deals are now expanding to other collegiate sports.

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3rd Quarter: Professional Sports

Raptors forward Jontay Porter received a lifetime ban from the NBA for gambling violations. The league’s investigation revealed that Porter placed over 13 bets on NBA games totaling $54,094. In other news, NFL legend coach Bill Belichick has struggled this offseason to land a head coaching job. The coach has interviewed for multiple teams including the Atlanta Falcons.

4th Quarter: Deeper Dive Story

For the second time in three years, the Masters saw Scottie Scheffler own the esteemed green jacket. The world no. 1, received a record-breaking 3.6 million prize for winning the tournament. Scheffler is a favorite to win the next major PGA Championship on May 16-19. Golfing legend, Tiger Woods finished a disappointing 16-over in the tournament but looks to bounce back. The 15-time major champion set a remarkable 24th consecutive cut at the Masters.

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The Bulletin Brief:

Denver Beats Boston College to Win NCAA Championship (ESPN)

Colleges Look to Capitalize off NIL Deals (SBJ)

Bill Belichick Struggles to Find Head Coaching Job (ESPN)

NBA Bans Raptor’s Player After Gambling Violations (AP‍

Scottie Scheffler’s Masters Win (Masters)