University of Tennessee

Suit Seeks to Block N.C.A.A. Limits on Athletic Donors

The attorneys general in Tennessee and Virginia are asserting that the N.C.A.A. has no right to stop boosters of college sports teams from paying players.

By David A. Fahrenthold Billy Witz and Michael S. Schmidt

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N.C.A.A. Inquiry Takes On Growing Role of Booster Groups

The University of Tennessee’s football program is under investigation for recruiting violations involving a donor collective, signaling an effort to rein in the role of outside money in college sports.

By Michael S. Schmidt David A. Fahrenthold and Billy Witz

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University of Tennessee Fined Millions for Cash Payments to Athletes

The N.C.A.A. said Tennessee had a culture of wrongful payments to athletes, including cash for hotels, meals and car payments, among other things. The university was fined $8 million but avoided a postseason ban.

By Santul Nerkar

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Thursday’s Matchups to Watch in the N.C.A.A. Tournament

The round of 16 tips off with men’s games featuring a 28-year coach pitted against a first-year coach and a rematch from the 2021 Final Four.

By Shivani Gonzalez

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