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College sports
Can selling beer help college fans drink less?
Sep 4, 2012
A small group of popular college football teams are allowing beer sales inside their stadiums, saying the change acknowledges reality and may actually help them control problem drinking.
Pac-12 universities launch sports networks
by
Jeff Tyler
Aug 15, 2012
The Pac-12 Conference begins broadcasting college athletics on one national network and six regional ones.
Playoffs could be cash haul for college football
Jun 26, 2012
College football fans are on the cusp of getting what they want. A four-team playoff is also attractive to the NCAA's bottom line.
College football's BCS may be on its way out
Apr 26, 2012
Word is, the BCS will be no longer exist after the 2014 season, and the 'P' word -- playoff -- is being uttered amongst football commissioners.
March Madness nets big benefits for Cinderella schools
by
Jim Burress
Mar 22, 2012
The NCAA basketball tournament is a great way for smaller schools to get exposure, prestige -- and alumni donations. Just ask Murray State or Ohio University.
How much productivity will be lost during March Madness?
by
Kai Ryssdal
Mar 12, 2012
It's a pretty big number, but it also won't matter much in the grand scheme of things.
NCAA stipend proposal raises amateur athletics questions
by
Kai Ryssdal
Jan 13, 2012
Boise State University President Bob Kustra discusses why he's against a proposal that would offer $2,000 stipends to student athletes, and why it's time to take a closer look at Division I football and men's basketball.
For public good, not for profit.
Penn State choice for Paterno successor draws boos
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Bob Moon
Jan 6, 2012
An assistant coach from the pros doesn't impress like a star coach from a big-name university, raising questions about Penn State's bottom lines: recruits, wins and revenue.
Is moving to Division I sports worth the investment?
by
Ryan Vasquez
Jan 2, 2012
The University of North Alabama has decided to spend $3.4 million to jump up to the NCAA's Division I. Will the sports move help or hinder other students?
Colleges taking careful approach to hiring coaches
Nov 30, 2011
In light of the recent scandals at Penn State and Syracuse, universities are taking more into consideration when hiring for their sports teams.