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Fans Confront A Lost Season After Big Ten, Pac-12 Call Off Fall Sports

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The Coronavirus Crisis

Fans Confront A Lost Season After Big Ten, Pac-12 Call Off Fall Sports

August 12, 2020 • The Big Ten and PAC-12 athletic conferences put all of their fall sports on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, much to the disappointment of fans.

Rutgers President Discusses Decision To Postpone Fall Sports

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Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

September 11, 2019 • Jemele Hill, a writer at The Atlantic, argues yes. She says doing so could benefit the colleges and the communities around them.

Should Black Athletes Go To Black Schools?

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Clemson's Aamir Simms (25) shoots against Auburn's Malik Dunbar (14) during a second round game of the 2018 NCAA men's basketball tournament last week. The NCAA will make $771 million from this year's tournament. Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images hide caption

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Why Shouldn't We Pay Student-Athletes?

March 23, 2018 • The NCAA men's basketball tournament will bring in about $770 million in revenue this year. A writer argues that paying black student-athletes might have unforeseen consequences.

Why Shouldn't We Pay Student-Athletes?

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The Two-Way

Federal Court Places A Stay On Order Compelling NCAA To Pay Athletes

July 31, 2015 • The ruling comes nearly a year after a district court judge ruled that the NCAA violated antitrust laws and should let schools pay athletes $5,000.

Report Says UNC Grade-Boosting Scandal Involved Fake Classes

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Shots - Health News

When Heat Stroke Strikes, Cool First, Transport Later

June 27, 2014 • To stop deaths from heat stroke, specialists say athletes and the rest of us should ease into a new sport, drink extra fluid, and — most importantly — get cool fast when body temperature spikes.

Hunger Games: College Athletes Make Play For Collective Bargaining

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The Salt

Hunger Games: College Athletes Make Play For Collective Bargaining

April 21, 2014 • The NCAA council approved new rules allowing student-athletes unlimited snacks and meals after a star athlete complained about his hunger. But student advocates say they're still waiting to unionize.