Athletics

Scandal of the last three weeks may have influenced public opinion of big-time athletics.

Association's inquiry into Penn State sex abuse scandal represents a break with its tradition of staying out of criminal and civil matters in sports programs, legal experts say.

A number of factors led U. of Maryland to eliminate eight varsity teams, but analysts say other institutions might soon have their own choices to make.

Penn State board dismisses President Spanier and Coach Joe Paterno, but many still ask how alleged sexual abuse happened on their watch.

College athletes deserve much more than an additional $2,000, panelists said Tuesday on Capitol Hill -- they deserve for the NCAA to stop exploiting them.

The NCAA finalized and approved the many details of new academic eligibility requirements to be phased in for athletes.

Announcing the highest-ever graduation rates for athletes, NCAA officials say proposals to raise academic standards again will ensure this year's increase isn't an anomaly.