Effects of the coronavirus have strained Clemson’s finances, so football coach Dabo Swinney will forgo $1.25 million in scheduled compensation.
Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY
Former Georgetown coach John Thompson was hard to know but always interesting
John Thompson, whose death was announced Monday, was deeply complex, as this reporter discovered while covering the coach at Georgetown.
Supreme Court denies NCAA’s request for stay of injunction in case on athlete benefits
Supreme Court ruling sets the stage for recruiting cycle in which schools can allow offers to athletes that go beyond full cost of attendance.
Tax documents reveal Duke coach Mike Krzyzewski earned over $7 million in 2018
Duke University’s new federal tax return shows that men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski earned over $7 million in the 2018 calendar year.
Power Five conferences had over $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019, new tax records show
The Big Ten reported moreĀ than $780 million in revenue, most of any conference, as Power Five had more than $2.9 billion in revenue in fiscal 2019.
U.S. Senator calls on college conferences to follow Ivy League in not having football this fall
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn.,called the Ivy League’s decision to not play football this fall “absolutely right on moral and health grounds.”
NCAA will ask Supreme Court to take case about benefits that college athletes can receive
The case originally was brought on behalf of plaintiffs led by former West Virginia football player Shawne Alston.
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott says recent coronavirus outbreaks bring added challenges for fall college sports
Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said officials need to decide if they’re prepared for sports seasons without all schools being able to field teams.
Senate hearing on NCAA name, image and likeness takes pointed turn toward COVID-19, athlete safety
Senate hearing with NCAA on the ability of college athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness detoured to COVID-19, athletes’ safety.
Florida governor signs bill on college athletes’ name, image and likeness
Governor DeSantis’ action will makeĀ Florida third state with this type of law, joining California and Colorado. It will go into effect July 1, 2021.