‘The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has recently permitted college athletes to make money off of their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) through sponsorship deals and endorsements, which has significantly altered the landscape of college athletics. College athletes now have many advantages thanks to this transformation, including potential for personal branding and financial security. As … Continue reading
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Competitive play from Angel Reese causes controversy
Louisiana State University (LSU) sophomore basketball player, Angel Reese, helped lead the Tigers to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) title. In the closing minutes of the game, Reese followed Iowa star Caitlin Clark around the court and waved her hand in front of her face, a taunt popularized by professional wrestler John Cena. She … Continue reading
Alumnus, long-time supporter Shedrick Byrd starts endowment for NSU athletes
Shedrick Byrd has been there for the Norfolk State University student-athletes for more than 40 years. Thanks to his recent commitment to an endowment in his name to benefit the athletics programs, his influence for Spartan student-athletes will be there in perpetuity. A native of Brandon, Mississippi, Byrd left there at the age of 13 … Continue reading
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The Latest: Melania Trump applauds US athletes at games
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on first lady Melania Trump leading the U.S. delegation to the Invictus Games in Toronto (all times local): 9 p.m. U.S. first lady Melania Trump stood and applauded Team USA during the opening ceremonies in Toronto of an Olympic-style competition for wounded service members and veterans. Mrs. Trump joined the … Continue reading
2 Liberty athletes suspended over alleged sex assault
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — Liberty University says two football players have been suspended from the team after an investigation connected them to an alleged sexual assault last year. The school said in a statement that football players Cameron Jackson and Kyle Carrington were suspended after they and former student Avery James were found to have … Continue reading
Celebrity birthdays for the week of Sept. 11-17
Sept. 11: Actor Earl Holliman is 88. Movie director Brian De Palma is 76. Actress Lola Falana is 74. Drummer Mickey Hart of the Grateful Dead is 73. Actress Amy Madigan is 66. Guitarist Tommy Shaw of Styx is 63. Songwriter Diane Warren is 60. Drummer Jon Moss of Culture Club is 59. Actor Scott … Continue reading
Russian athletes visit air base in Syria used to strike IS
MOSCOW (AP) — Russian athletes including the women’s pole vault world record holder, Yelena Isinbayeva, have visited an air base in Syria that Russia uses to target Islamic State fighters. Isinbayeva, who won gold at the 2004 and 2008 Olympics but like most Russian track and field athletes was banned from competing in Rio, led … Continue reading
Putin calls for investigation of Russian doping allegations
MOSCOW (AP) — Facing allegations that Russia engages in extensive, state-sponsored doping, President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called on sports officials to carry out an internal investigation – but said that clean athletes shouldn’t be punished for the actions of those who take banned drugs. Putin’s comments at a late-night meeting in Sochi, the city … Continue reading
Olympic boycott ruled out, Russians to admit some wrongdoing
MOSCOW (AP) — With an Olympic boycott ruled out, Russia is planning to at least partially admit it has a doping problem. Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko told The Associated Press on Thursday that there will “not in any case” be a boycott of next year’s Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. A short time later … Continue reading
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