Merciful Friday Open Thread, Plus Links of Various Provenances

We made it to the Friday after a long weekend. Congrats, everyone. You've earned it.

And many thanks to all of you for giving this republic a shot. We've been in business for just over a week and we're still here. More stuff to come.

Football:

1. Changes in NIL rules are coming, including a requirement for "valid business purposes." Ok sure whatever NCAA.
2. Big Ten Media Days approach! This damn conference is so large that we need three full days to cover everything.
3. I'm a sucker for old-school football magazine designs.

Basketball:

1. Sure seems like the NCAA wants to expand the tourney and hope no one gets mad!

Private Equity Eats Everything:

1. Like Minor League baseball teams
2. And goddamn public libraries