Athletics

The NCAA suggests that college athletes in California may not be able to participate in championship games if state passes legislation to allow them to profit off their name, image and likeness.

Michigan State names a new chief executive in wake of Larry Nassar scandal. But some on campus worry whether the new leader will address issues of sexual violence in big-time athletics.

Two historically black colleges hope to attract more fans and perhaps more money through collaboration.

University of St. Thomas's separation from its conference -- for too much success -- has reinforced the disparities in wealth and size among Division III institutions.

At Knight Commission meeting, sports officials are wondering why -- after NCAA reforms in men's basketball -- presidents and athletics directors haven't taken a stronger role in disciplining unethical coaches.

Boston Globe notes pattern with gifts to Yale and other highly competitive colleges.

A wealthy man bought the fencing coach's house, apparently overpaying significantly. Then the man's son was admitted to Harvard and joined the team. Also, Dartmouth announces new protocols to prevent abuses related to athletic admissions.

To understand how the recent scam departed from conventional procedures for monitoring the role of athletics in admissions, it's worth examining the Ivy League conference, writes John R. Thelin.