The April 2026 cartoon depicts the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse marching forward during NCAA Final Four season. Their presence highlights how international conflicts eclipse traditional sports focus. A speech bubble expresses longing for basketball-only coverage while bystanders observe the shift.
A cartoon published April 7 2026 shows an older man seated in a chair advising a young basketball player. The player stands holding a ball near a window. The caption reads that winning is not the only thing and highlights money from a college contract. The scene comments on shifting priorities in college sports amid growing financial opportunities for athletes. NCAA rules on compensation have evolved in recent years allowing players greater earnings through name image and likeness deals.
A college coach in a red shirt proposes a new offensive scheme to his colleague. The gray-shirted coach rejects the idea outright, insisting the diagram represents the transfer portal instead. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in college athletics over player movement and its impact on team strategies.
A college sports fan in a recliner erupts in anger at his television and announces he is entering the transfer portal. The scene reflects ongoing frustration with player movement, NIL compensation, and shifting team loyalties in NCAA football and basketball during the 2025 season. The cartoon highlights how these changes affect even dedicated supporters who once valued school allegiance.
A political cartoon depicts an older sports fan watching television coverage of college basketball player Ace Jones entering the transfer portal. The fan, seated with a team pennant marked M, reacts with a thought bubble stating that kids today have no brand loyalty. The scene highlights ongoing discussions in college athletics about player movement between schools and shifting fan expectations around team allegiance. The image was created by Harley Schwadron and dated November 18, 2025.
The University of Florida Gators captured the 2025 NCAA men's basketball championship on April 8. Artist Dave Granlund depicts the team's mascot, an alligator, clutching the championship ball in its jaws while shouting CHOMPIONS. The scene includes a Gators banner and a U of Florida sign, marking the program's latest title.
