college athletics

GW Becomes First College to Offer Squash Scholarships

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 17, 2009

George Washington University has one of four non-Ivy squash programs. more >>

Stanford Athletics Sweat Budget Woes

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - November 11, 2009

With increasing economic pressure, one of the best athletics departments in the country feels the heat. more >>

Wofford Terriers Coach Mike Ayers Helps His Players Win On and Off the Field

By Alex Kingsbury - Nation & World - November 11, 2009

The college football coach in Spartanburg, S.C., stresses brains and brawn in his Wingbone offense. more >>

UNC Basketball Coach Roy Williams: Be Led By Your Dreams

By Roy Williams - Nation & World - November 5, 2009

Hansbrough, Lawson, Ginyard, and Hinrich were all leaders on the court. more >>

NCAA Begins Official Investigation of the University of Michigan

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 27, 2009

Reports that the football team surpassed its allotted hours for workouts prompt NCAA's closer look. more >>

Report Says Current Costs Make College Sports 'Unsustainable'

By Jeff Greer - Education - October 26, 2009

Survey says most universities cannot afford expensive athletics programs in harsh economic climate. more >>

Naming of Kentucky Hoops Dorm Creates Stir

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 26, 2009

Donors want the word "coal" included somewhere in the dorm's title. more >>

No Fine for Yale After Bladderball

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 20, 2009

New Haven officials will not pursue public disruption fines against Yale for return of infamous sport. more >>

Louisville Basketball Players Arrested

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 15, 2009

Two key Louisville players won't miss any games but will each face one charge of resisting arrest. more >>

SUNY School Granted NAIA Status

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 14, 2009

Small school next to Syracuse University joins the college athletics ranks. more >>

Southern Miss Football Player Killed in Gun Accident

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 9, 2009

The walk-on punter was at home during the school's fall break. more >>

University of Florida to Offer Spouse Tickets to Domestic Partners

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 8, 2009

Domestic partners of Florida students are eligible for discounted tickets to sporting events. more >>

Time for Bowden to Retire?

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - October 6, 2009

Florida State's Board of Trustees chairman says FSU's legendary football coach should retire. more >>

USC Football Player Awake and Communicating After Surgery

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 30, 2009

Stafon Johnson crushed his larynx in a weightlifting accident but is now in stable condition. more >>

Scary Injury for USC Football Player

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 29, 2009

Senior running back drops weight onto neck during bench press, is rushed to hospital. more >>

University of Arkansas Basketball Player to Be Suspended

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 22, 2009

At least one of three players questioned in rape investigation will sit, coach says. more >>

Samford University Hoops Player Found Dead

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - September 9, 2009

The 23-year-old player apparently had a heart condition. more >>

NCAA to Vacate Memphis Basketball's Wins

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - August 20, 2009

Source says the NCAA will nullify the school's record 38 wins from the 2007-2008 season for violations. more >>

Taxing College Sports Could Yield Big Money for Uncle Sam

By Jeff Greer - The Paper Trail - August 11, 2009

Report says some $200 million could be made in revenue if college sports are taxed. more >>

College Health Plans Don't Always Cover Student Athletes

By Jessica Calefati - On Education - July 17, 2009

According to a new report, student athletes often end up paying for sports-related injuries. more >>

Do Division III Schools Give Athletic Scholarships?

By Kim Clark - Education - July 17, 2009

Many students hope their athletic skills will be more valuable in the lower-profile division. more >>