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.
Category: Colleges and Universities
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Northwestern Fires Pat Fitzgerald, Football Coach, Amid Hazing Allegations
The New York Times – Sports:
An investigation found that players had participated in widespread hazing for years, fostering a punishing culture.
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Nikki McCray-Penson, Basketball Star and Coach, Dies at 51
The New York Times – Sports:
After a standout college career at the University of Tennessee, she won two Olympic gold medals, played nine years in the W.N.B.A. and was the head coach at two universities.
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One Small Change Goes a Long Way After College Hoops Corruption Scandal
The New York Times – Sports:
One of the few enduring changes from the N.C.A.A. after an investigation of basketball recruiting by the F.B.I. is more involvement from high school teams in showcasing players.
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Men’s College World Series: Future Pros and Plenty of Contenders
The New York Times – Sports:
Wake Forest has had the best pitching this baseball season, led by Rhett Lowder. But there are several fellow M.L.B. prospects in the championship field.
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Alabama Basketball Manager Says He, Not Player, Was at Deadly Shooting
The New York Times – Sports:
A freshman player sued The Times after it placed him at a crime scene. The newspaper will correct its coverage.
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At This Texas Campus Ministry, ‘Inclusive Love’ Is the Mission
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Students at the University of Texas in Austin have found a safe haven at the Texas Wesley, a Methodist group whose doors are open to all.
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Stanford Golf Star Rose Zhang Is Ready for Her Professional Debut
The New York Times – Sports:
Zhang’s career is likely to become a case study in athletic development, long-range planning and skillful marketing, now that college athletes are allowed to make money.