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
Oct 24 Florida considers allowing college athletes to earn money By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press Following California's lead, Florida lawmakers are tackling NCAA rules that prohibit college athletes from reaping financial benefits from their prowess in the arena of big-money sports. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 7:44 Does the relationship between colleges and student-athletes need to be recalibrated? By PBS News Hour As the March Madness NCAA basketball tournament comes to a close, Jeffrey Brown takes a look at the role of the student athlete on the court, in the classroom and at the negotiating table with Emmett Gill of the Student-Athletes… Continue watching