‘We understand the assignment and the responsibility.’
NCAA
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Third transfer brings seasoned hoopster to Gophers
‘She’s done a heck of a job getting on the court and getting with her teammates.’
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Black women in volleyball concentrated in HBCUs
Most Black volleyball players can be found at HBCUs.
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NCAA reluctantly faces its overdue ‘transformation’
Another View Change and the NCAA historically has been an oxymoron. Nonetheless, college sport’s governing body has been dealing with unexpected changes while still trying to maintain its stonewall anti-change existence. The NIL (name, image and likeness) issue continues to be controversial, forcing the NCAA last week to announce that it will better enforce its […]
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New coalition seeks greater diversity in sports leadership
‘This is a time for us to come together and be very strategic and transparent and intentional about moving the agenda.’
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NCAA tap dances while passing the buck on inequities
‘The NCAA as a whole, college sports as a whole, is in the midst of really dramatic changes.’
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Four Minnesota women recognized by NCAA for their community engagement
‘Honored to be with this group of women engaging the issues that impact our communities.’
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Final Four wrap up—the Gamecocks emerge as ‘Black America’s team’
‘Anytime a Black coach can receive an award like this means that you’re lending hope to other Black coaches.’
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South Carolina defeats UConn: ‘Nothing better than being a Gamecock right now’
‘Our team had the fight of champions all season long.’
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Cosmetic gender equity changes best described as ‘lipstick on a pig’
A deeper dive into the existing inequities between the Men’s Final Four and the Women’s Final Four.
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Key figures behind the 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four
The MSR talked to several major players behind the upcoming 2022 NCAA Women’s Final Four.
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Anticipation grows as Women’s Final Four nears
It’s nearly 30 days to tipoff for the 2022 Women’s Final Four in downtown Minneapolis.
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Controversy grows over who benefits from NIL deals
‘The majority of Black women athletes won’t get their rightful share of endorsements…’
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New LSU volleyball coach promises herself some grace
Tonya Johnson is one of 19 women and men—current head coaches, assistants, and former head coaches—on the Advancement of Blacks in Sports (ABIS) Black volleyball coaches watch list.
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Athlete endorsements: boon or bust for student-athletes?
Now that nearly six months has passed, has the new NCAA rule lived up to its original billing?
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NCAA grad rates up, racial gap narrowing
The overall NCAA Graduation Success Rate for college football players of bowl-bound teams “substantially” improved from last season.
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NIL compensation for college athletes is here to stay
‘This is just the opening move in what is certain to be a long and involved process for the NCAA, student-athletes, and the institutions they play for.’
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Shimmy in Gopherland
Shimmy Gray-Miller has been all over the college basketball map but now she’s in Minnesota and back in the Big Ten.
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NCAA’s defense of amateurism takes its last stand
Despite stumbling, NCAA pledges to do better. But some remain skeptical.