The New York Times – Sports:
Adding Rodgers, the star quarterback, to a team with young talent and a strong defense has players eyeing the Super Bowl. It is a big jump for a franchise that has missed the past 12 postseasons.
Author: Santul Nerkar
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University of Tennessee Fined Millions for Cash Payments to Athletes
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. said Tennessee had a culture of wrongful payments to athletes, including cash for hotels, meals and car payments, among other things. The university was fined $8 million but avoided a postseason ban.
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Bob Huggins Claims He Never Resigned From West Virginia
The New York Times – Sports:
Huggins, the Hall of Fame coach, said he had not signed a statement announcing his retirement after being charged with driving under the influence and that he was awaiting reinstatement.
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Britney Spears Seeks Apology After Encounter With Victor Wembanyama’s Security
The New York Times – Sports:
The singer said on Twitter that a member of an athlete’s detail had hit her outside a Las Vegas restaurant Wednesday night.
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Victor Wembanyama Has San Antonio Businesses Eager to Cash In
The New York Times – Sports:
The Spurs selected Wembanyama, a French basketball star, No. 1 overall in the N.B.A. draft on Thursday. San Antonio has been celebrating for weeks.