Category: National Collegiate Athletic Assn

A Thunderous Farewell at Duke for Coach K, Even in Defeat

Mike Krzyzewski walked Cameron Indoor Stadium’s sideline for the last time as Duke’s maestro. There was also a basketball game, which Duke lost.
Chattanooga’s Buzzer-Beater Came With Something Extra

Overtime? Check. Game on the line? Check. N.C.A.A. tournament at stake? Check.
Americans Strongly Favor Moneymaking Deals for College Athletes, Poll Says

While consensus existed over college athletes being able to earn from endorsements, there were splits on gambling and paying player salaries.
Americans Strongly Favor Deals for College Athletes, Poll Says

While consensus existed over college athletes being able to earn from endorsements, there were splits on gambling and paying player salaries.
Sports-Betting Scandals Are Ubiquitous. Whether Fans Will Care Is an Open Question.

Breaches of ethics in sports are almost as old as professional competitions. Here’s when they have affected the business — and when they haven’t.
Is Your College Football Team Short of Cash? Sports Betting Can Help.

Louisiana lawmakers tried a novel strategy for raising revenue, a model that proponents say might work more broadly.
Meet the Billionaire Trying to Save College Football From Itself

Cody Campbell, an oilman, has spent millions paying students to play football at Texas Tech. Now he worries that people like him are ruining college sports.
How Colleges Are Turning Athletes Into Influencers

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is known for its sports programs, but now it has something else to offer its athletes: an opportunity to become an influencer. Sapna Maheshwari, a business reporter who covers social media for The New York Times, returned to her alma mater to learn more.
A Muslim Athlete Needed Modest Sportswear. Now She Sells It to Others.

Seeking balance between religion and comfort while playing basketball, Kiandra Browne realized there was a need for better apparel. Her small business is helping fill it.
With Sports Gambling Surging, Federal Regulation Is Discussed

With the industry’s popularity on the rise, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing to discuss its effect on athletes, the public and the integrity of games.
How Mizzou Football Is Benefiting From State N.I.L. Laws

A state law allows high school athletes to earn endorsement money as long as they commit to attending a public university in Missouri. It’s having an effect.
Togethxr’s ‘Everyone Watches Women’s Sports’ T-shirts Go Viral

A black-and-white shirt by the brand Togethxr has become the unofficial uniform of a breakthrough moment for women’s basketball.