The organization that oversees college athletics isn’t united on a matter it is pushing as ‘pay to play’ and dissenting voices won’t stay silent long.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
Opinion: Fear keeps NCAA from embracing name, likeness changes for athletes
NCAA members are afraid that whatever comes next won’t look much like the college sports they’ve known for decades.
Misery Index: Duke loss shines light on problems for Justin Fuente and Virginia Tech
A loss to Duke at home has shined the light on the troubles at Virginia Tech and coach Justin Fuente to lead this week’s Misery Index.
Week 5 observations: Clemson is ranked No. 1 but it isn’t the best college football team
Clemson sits atop the Amway Coaches Poll, but in escaping Chapel Hill with a one-point win the Tigers didn’t look like the nation’s best team.
Three takeaways from No. 3 Georgia’s defeat of No. 7 Notre Dame
No. 3 Georgia and No. 7 Notre Dame clashed in Athens and the Bulldogs emerged victorious. Three takeaways from their key non-conference victory.
Opinion: Tim Tebow’s argument against paying college athletes is laughable
Tim Tebow, who made millions off his Heisman win, says giving athletes the chance to cash in on their name, image, likeness will ruin college sports.
Bryce Weiler can’t see, but his vision for helping disabled people play sports is limitless
Bryce Weiler was born blind and told he couldn’t work in sports. But through his relentless energy, he’s building bridges for disabled people to play.
Opinion: SEC needs to evolve football scheduling amid athletic department budget cuts
As the Southeastern Conference convenes for Media Days, non-conference scheduling and athletic department budget cuts should draw more attention.
Opinion: Roger Federer will not forget the sting of this Wimbledon loss to Novak Djokovic
It will irk Roger Federer for perhaps the rest of his life that with just one more point, one fewer error this Wimbledon would be much different.
Opinion: It’s time for Thunder to cut ties with Russell Westbrook, start rebuilding
Now that Paul George has moved on to the LA Clippers, general manager Sam Presti needs to focus on future and adding young talent.