TikTok Stars Create Scholarships for High School Athletes February 11, 2021 1:36 PM by Izzy Hall Two TikTok Stars – Josh Richards and Griffin Johnson – are teaming up with sports social media app SporstHi to create new scholarships for underserved students. Their combined donation of $20,000
Adidas Expands Basketball Program with $1 Million Scholarship Pledge December 22, 2020 4:01 PM by Izzy Hall The sportswear brand Adidas has pledged $1 million to create a brand-new college scholarship fund for its Legacy program alumni. The new scholarship will be managed in tandem with the United Negro
Missing Fall Athletics? Try Tuning in to College Esports September 8, 2020 11:43 AM by Izzy Hall Coronavirus has led many collegiate athletics leagues to cancel or postpone the fall 2020 college sports season. These cancellations affect more than just the players and coaches. Fans – both on and
College Athletic Conferences Make Final Call on Fall Seasons August 13, 2020 3:46 PM by Izzy Hall Earlier this summer, the Big Ten Conference announced they would be playing only in-conference football games if the Fall 2020 football season went ahead. But last week, they and the Pac-12
Ivy League, Big Ten Schools Alter Fall College Football Plans July 10, 2020 11:55 AM by Izzy Hall With pre-season voluntary football practices leading to alarming numbers of new coronavirus cases, some schools have reconsidered their college athletic programs for the upcoming fall semester. On
College Football Pre-Season Gets off on Wrong Foot June 25, 2020 3:14 PM by Izzy Hall On June 1st, Kansas State began bringing back student athletes to start football pre-season training with voluntary workouts. By June 20th, with 13 students testing positive for coronavirus, they
Student Athletes May Be Compensated as NCAA Considers New Policies May 5, 2020 8:22 AM by Izzy Hall College athletics is a big deal at many campuses. Football, basketball, hockey and more have students lining up hours in advance just to buy tickets. Sporting events like March Madness draw millions
NC Senator Proposes Taxing of Athletic Scholarships October 31, 2019 4:02 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell In response to the NCAA's vote to allow athletes to profit from their names, images and likeness, Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina has proposed taxing those scholarships. Senator Burr tweeted:
Colleges Drop Nike over Controversial Kaepernick Ad September 11, 2018 12:15 PM by Susan Dutca-Lovell Nike gear will not be worn by athletes at The College of the Ozarks following the company's latest ads featuring Colin Kaepernick, claiming it would "choose its country over company." According to