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5 questions after the NCAA’s $2.75B settlement to pay college athletes

The Conversation - July 3, 2024

by Nikolas R. Webster, University of Michigan and Richard Paulsen, University of Michigan As part of a US$2.75 billion class action settlement struck in May...

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College athletes still are not allowed to be paid by universities − here’s why

The Conversation - April 8, 2024

by Cyntrice Thomas, University of Florida Ever since July 1, 2021, student-athletes have been able to pursue endorsement deals. But when it comes to getting...

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How Black male college athletes deal with anti-Black stereotypes on campus

The Conversation - February 2, 2024

Professors have lower academic expectations of Black college athletes compared with White college athletes, a study found. supersizer/E+ Collection/Getty Images by Jonathan Howe, Temple University In an...

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Nick Saban’s ‘epic era’ of coaching is over, but the exploitation of players in big-time college football is not

The Conversation - January 23, 2024

by Joseph N. Cooper, UMass Boston When Nick Saban, the legendary University of Alabama football coach, announced his retirement at age 72 in January 2024,...

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Soul Stealers…Let’s be honest — college football is a business, with money everywhere

Aubrey Bruce - December 9, 2023

JIMBO FISHER I must begin this column by putting all the readers on high alert because this is not, nor do I intend it to...

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Wolverines take down Nittany Lions 24-15 in Top-10 matchup

Site Editor - November 12, 2023

Photos by Aaron J. Thornton by Aaron J. Thornton, For The Michigan Chronicle Michigan’s No. 3-ranked football team went on the road to Penn State and...

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Gridiron Glory: Toni Harris, the pioneering woman defying odds in college football

Lynzee Mychael, Multimedia Journalist - November 11, 2023

22-year-old Antoinette “Toni” Harris is making history as the first woman to receive a four-year college football scholarship. Her journey is one of determination,...

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Deion Sanders continues to win at Colorado, but will more Black coaches get opportunities at Power 5 schools?

A.R. Shaw, Executive Editor - September 19, 2023

Atlanta legend Deion Sanders stands as the key figure in the most recognized sports story in media. As head coach of the University of...

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A tweak to the University of Nebraska’s logo shows how the once benign ‘OK’ sign has entered a ‘purgatory of meaning’

The Conversation - April 30, 2023

by Roger J. Kreuz, University of Memphis On April 17, 2023, the Nebraska Cornhuskers unveiled the latest version of their beloved mascot, Herbie Husker. Herbie’s left...

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