The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. has begun putting in place recommendations from a report on the disparities between men’s and women’s basketball. But there are differing assessments for a path forward.
Category: Emmert, Mark
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The N.C.A.A. Offered Arguments. Judges Had Questions. Many of Them.
The New York Times – Sports:
During a hearing in a federal appeals court, the association argued classifying college athletes as employees would create gender inequities. A judge asked, “Don’t we already have that?”
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NCAA’s Next President Will Be Gov. Charlie Baker of Massachusetts
The New York Times – Sports:
Baker, whose professional background is in government and health care rather than sports, will take over at a time when many of the N.C.A.A.’s challenges are legislative.
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Seeking Another Reset, the N.C.A.A. Returns to the ‘Help Wanted’ Route
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. is looking for a new president. Private jet notwithstanding, it’s not all that great of a gig.
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Mark Emmert to Step Down as President of the N.C.A.A.
The New York Times – Sports:
Emmert and the N.C.A.A.’s Board of Governors said they made a mutual decision for him to step aside next year as the top administrator in college sports.
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The Next Battleground for College Basketball: How to Divide the Money
The New York Times – Sports:
The N.C.A.A. has made improvements to its women’s basketball tournament. Now coaches want to see the industry overhaul a system that pays conferences nothing when women’s teams win games.
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Lia Thomas Wins an NCAA Swimming Title
The New York Times – Sports:
With her victory in Atlanta, Thomas, who competes for the University of Pennsylvania, became the first openly transgender woman to win an N.C.A.A. swimming championship.
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How Sedona Prince Spurred the Conversation on Equity in March Madness
The New York Times – Sports:
Sedona Prince’s viral TikTok from the 2021 N.C.A.A. women’s tournament led to a gender equity review in college basketball and to changes in the women’s event.