Simran Jeet Singh — Executive Director for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program, who studies religion, racism and justice — recalls his own experience of fighting for inclusion as a turbaned Sikh athlete. Growing up in Texas, he says he and his brothers were often denied the right to […]
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Both universities announced their intentions to swap conferences in separate statements on Thursday. The Pac-12 said it was “extremely surprised and disappointed” by the move. They will be joining a conference with the likes of the University of Michigan, Penn State and Ohio State, creating a 16-member conference to rival […]
The 170-year-old prize awarded in the first U.S. intercollegiate sports competition is going up for auction next month By HOLLY RAMER Associated Press 21 April 2022, 14:06 • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article CONCORD, N.H. — The 170-year-old prize awarded in the first U.S. intercollegiate […]
The cancellations and postponements are the latest disruption in the US due to the increased spread of Covid-19, as many athletes are being asked to quarantine due to league protocols. Two more National Hockey League (NHL) teams — the Columbus Blue Jackets and Montreal Canadiens — have been shut down […]
OKLAHOMA CITY — Odicci Alexander became an overnight sensation at the Women’s College World Series. James Madison’s dynamic, endearingly humble pitcher was well known among die-hard softball fans, but she introduced herself to a national audience by throwing a complete game to help her unseeded squad stun tournament favorite Oklahoma […]
Supreme Court justices expressed concern Wednesday with the NCAA’s limits on benefits for student athletes, but several said they worried that giving courts more authority to regulate those rules could undermine the essential amateur nature of college sports. “How do we know we’re not destroying the game as it exists?” […]
The Daily Beast Kristi Noem Was Rising Fast—Until This Bill Landed on Her Desk Photo Illustration by The Daily Beast / Photos GettySouth Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem seemed to be on the fast track: a national profile, a good relationship with former President Donald Trump, and the favor of conservatives […]
The NCAA is challenging a group of Virginia urologists who trademarked the phrase “Vasectomy Mayhem,” claiming it’s too close to its famed basketball tournament, “March Madness.” The governing body of college sports accused Virginia Urology, a practice based in Richmond, Virginia, of improperly cashing in on the cherished “March Madness” […]