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Taking a Stand by Refusing to Stand
Debate grows about athletes who kneel during national anthem. Football players at Indiana State and Tulsa join movement. Texas chancellor urges students to stand and face flag.
Outrage on Penn State Plan to Honor Paterno
University plans to commemorate 50th anniversary of his becoming head coach.
Abused Athletes
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came under fire last week for hiring a volunteer assistant who had been accused of abusing players at the University of Illinois. The NCAA has no rules against coaches mistreating their players.
'The Business of Amateurs'
Director of new documentary about the National Collegiate Athletic Association argues that the organization places the profits of college sports programs ahead of the best interests of athletes.
When Sports Boosters Judge Sexual Assault Cases
Possible bias during hearing processes continues to be a concern for students reporting campus sexual assault.
Banking on the Big Five
In a risky and expensive endeavor, colleges are spending more and more money on athletics in hopes of earning a spot among the Power Five conferences.
'Beyond the NCAA's Purview'
North Carolina tells the sports governance group that it does not have the authority to punish the university for academic fraud. Association may be heading for another fight with one of its high-profile members.
What Athletes Can Say
A player's social media post about Donald Trump and a coach's advice to be "socially responsible" inspire a debate about athlete speech.