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.
Category: Student Athlete Compensation
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Transfer Portal Shows the Latest Revolving Door in College Football
The New York Times – Sports:
Colorado has numerous scholarships available after a change in its coaching staff, serving as one of many examples of how the transfer portal has created a market similar to professional free agency.
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WNBA Draft: Aliyah Boston Goes No. 1 to Indiana Fever
The New York Times – Sports:
Boston, a senior forward from the University of South Carolina, was the second-ever top pick from her college.
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How Sponsorship Deals Are Transforming College Sports
The New York Times – Sports:
Now that college players are allowed to cut sponsorship deals, some of them are raking in the money — but at what cost to the rest?
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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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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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Paige Bueckers Stands to Earn More in College Than She Would As a Pro
The New York Times – Sports:
UConn guard Paige Bueckers could jump to the W.N.B.A. when she recovers from her knee injury. But experts said she may be better off financially by staying in college.
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Big Ten Players Wonder Where They Fit Into a $1 Billion TV Deal
The New York Times – Sports:
Student-athletes are excited for the exposure their league will receive, but paying players looms large.