The New York Times – Sports:
It is rare for Title IX cases to go to trial. In Hawaii, a looming case could be a landmark stress test for the 50-year-old law.
Author: David W. Chen
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More College Athletes are Trekking to Ironman
The New York Times – Sports:
The extreme triathlon has long been out of reach for many young athletes because of financial hurdles and timing demands. New rules and the coronavirus pandemic changed that.
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George Foreman Is Accused of Sexual Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
Two women filed lawsuits in Los Angeles County alleging that Foreman, a former boxing champion, forced them to have sex with him as minors in the 1970s. Foreman denied the accusations.
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They Treated Their Sports Like a Job. They Wish the N.C.A.A. Had, Too.
The New York Times – Sports:
A Supreme Court ruling and changes in college sports have given momentum to a lawsuit accusing the N.C.A.A. of violating federal minimum-wage laws by refusing to pay athletes like employees.
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Jury Awards Man $10 Million by School District After Coach’s Abuse
The New York Times – Sports:
Alex Harrison sued his school district for negligence after his high school tennis coach molested him. The case landed him back at the courthouse where he’d first told his story years earlier.
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Joe Buck and Troy Aikman to Host ‘Monday Night Football’
The New York Times – Sports:
Their multiyear deals will make the duo, who have called games together for 20 N.F.L. seasons, among the highest-paid sports broadcasters.
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Americans Strongly Favor Moneymaking Deals for College Athletes, Poll Says
The New York Times – Sports:
While consensus existed over college athletes being able to earn from endorsements, there were splits on gambling and paying player salaries.