Nation Sep 02 College athletes say ability to profit off their fame has been a ‘long time coming’ By John Yang, Sam Lane
Nation Jun 30 Watch 5:20 After years of pressure, NCAA moves to allow college athletes to make money After years of pressure in and out of court, the NCAA moved this week to allow athletes to make money. Beginning Thursday, college athletes in the U.S. will be able to make financial deals that capitalize on their celebrity. Kevin… By John Yang, Courtney Norris
Education Jun 21 High court sides with ex-athletes in NCAA compensation case The Supreme Court has decided unanimously that the NCAA cannot enforce rules limiting education-related benefits that colleges offer to student athletes. By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press
Politics Jun 17 WATCH: Former athletes, advocates testify on compensating college players Former college athletes and advocates will testify on compensation for college sports players before the Senate Commerce Committee Thursday. By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press
Education Sep 15 WATCH: College officials testify on compensating student athletes The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions will hold a hearing Sept. 15 on the potential impact of compensating college athletes on students and higher education institutions. By Associated Press
May 29 NCAA releases plan to bring athletes back to campus By Ralph D. Russo, Associated Press The NCAA has released a long and detailed plan to help schools bring athletes back to campus during the pandemic. The move comes as schools across the country prepare for the return of athletes as early as June 8. Continue reading
Mar 31 Watch 3:35 News Wrap: Dow Jones concludes worst quarter since 1987 In our news wrap Tuesday, Wall Street ended a brutal first quarter with fresh losses. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost 23 percent during the first three months of 2020 -- the largest percentage decline since 1987. Also, Senate Majority… Continue watching
Feb 11 Watch 3:16 How a competitive swimmer is helping perfect a new amputation procedure By Cristina Quinn Bionic limbs, long the stuff of science fiction fantasy, are becoming reality. An extremely rare vascular disease caused New Hampshire’s Morgan Stickney, a pre-med student and elite swimmer, to have both legs amputated. But she underwent an experimental amputation surgery… Continue watching
Feb 11 WATCH: NCAA head testifies on compensating college athletes By Ben Nuckols, Associated Press The NCAA has turned to Congress to step in as more and more states follow the lead of California, where a law set to take effect in 2023 clears the way for athletes to earn endorsement money. Continue reading
Oct 29 Watch 6:41 After NCAA announcement, is allowing compensation for student athletes inevitable? The NCAA, which oversees collegiate sports, has long argued student athletes should not be compensated financially for their performance. On Tuesday, for the first time, the NCAA appeared willing to reconsider the policy. But the "small first step" comes with… Continue watching