Posts Tagged ‘College sports’
California to let college athletes sign endorsement deals
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Defying the NCAA, California opened the way Monday for college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsement deals with sneaker companies, soft drink makers,…
Read MoreMIAC ousts original member St. Thomas for being too strong
The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference has decided to oust St. Thomas, the largest school in the NCAA Division III league and the most successful in recent years in sports. The…
Read MoreAdvisers aid baseball prospects, might do same in basketball
Evan Skoug had a decision to make his senior year of high school in 2014: go pro or go to college? He was rated the No. 1 prospect in Illinois…
Read MoreShaquem Griffin finally hears his name at NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shaquem Griffin came back. The crowd loved it. Players in attendance not selected in the first two days of the NFL draft usually head out of…
Read MoreMayfield goes 1st to begin rush to get QBs in NFL draft
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Quarterback desperation means NFL teams can’t pass on taking a passer — even a flawed one — in the draft. The Browns, Jets, Bills and Cardinals…
Read MoreUW-L men win 17th consecutive WIAC championship, women win 6th
STEVENS POINT, Wis. – For the 17th consecutive season, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men’s track and field team won the WIAC indoor championship. Not to be outdone, the UW-L…
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