by Troy White There is a moment of relaxation right before a student athlete’s season rolls around. This moment of calmness is only for a short time period before an athlete must take on what life calls “a busy student athlete.” In complete honestly, hearing about the life of an athlete isn’t easy. Most of … Continue reading
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (AP) — A Charlottesville judge has denied a request to pause the wrongful death lawsuit against George Huguely V, a former University of Virginia student convicted of second-degree murder in the slaying of his girlfriend, Yeardley Love. Media outlets report attorneys for Sharon Love — Yeardley Love’s mother — asked the judge on … Continue reading
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A policy that would nearly triple the number of University of California student-athletes guaranteed continued financial aid in the event of a career-ending sports injury received unanimous approval Wednesday, May 11, from a committee of the university’s governing board. The proposal came from a working group of UC athletic directors tasked … Continue reading
by Justin Bell Old Dominion University’s new three game deal between Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia will allow them to start paying athletes a stipend. The schools have yet to meet on the field in football and the new deal pledges to bring in more revenue for ODU as they are set to … Continue reading
BOSTON (AP) — Seven marathons in seven days on seven continents? You’d be forgiven for thinking Becca Pizzi is seven kinds of crazy. “I get that a lot,” said Pizzi, who’s vying to be the first U.S. woman to complete the World Marathon Challenge. The 35-year-old day care center operator from Belmont, Massachusetts, is … Continue reading
An Editorial by Lamar Neal Most Division 1 athletes receive a scholarship, but students have a picture painted in their head that college athletes have an easy ride. Yes, food and books are free and there are multiple opportunities for academic assistance, but what is the true cost of being a student-athlete? Is it waking … Continue reading
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