Articles on National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Displaying 1 - 20 of 38 articles

Haley and Hanna Cavinder, who played college basketball for the Miami Hurricanes, were among the first student-athletes to sign major deals over their name, image and likeness. AP Photo/Darron Cummings

What critics of college athletes making money get wrong about name, image and likeness policies

Since college athletes were allowed to sign branding deals in 2021, the debate has continued over whether letting students make money off their names is a good thing.
In the new era of NIL (name, image and likeness), athletes are increasingly expected to market themselves online. (Shutterstock)

How social media is changing the game for athletes

Should we begin to treat athletes as brands? And what are the consequences of doing so, both on and off the field?
Boston University forward Luke Tuch, right, scores a goal past Denver goaltender Matt Davis during the first period of a Frozen Four semifinal in the men’s NCAA college hockey tournament on April 11, 2024 in St. Paul, Minn. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)

NCAA rule change will allow CHL players to play — but it could have some drawbacks

A new NCAA rule allowing CHL players to participate is set to have significant impacts on the Canadian hockey landscape.
Iowa guard Caitlin Clark (22) drives past West Virginia guard JJ Quinerly (11) in a second-round college basketball game in the NCAA Tournament, on March 25, 2024, in Iowa City, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)

March Madness: The stars of women’s NCAA basketball face high expectations as the sport grows

This year’s NCAA tournament might represent another high-water mark for women’s sport as new standards are set for ratings and even more pressure falls on the game’s superstars.
LSU’s Angel Reese reacts in front of Iowa’s Caitlin Clark during the second half of the NCAA Women’s Final Four championship basketball game in Dallas on April 2. LSU won 102-85 to win the championship. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)

NCAA basketball championship: Criticism of Angel Reese reveals the unfair standards imposed on Black women in sport

For too long, Black girls and women have been made to conform to the largely white and male-centred ideas about how sports should be played and how Black athletes ought to present themselves.
Gonzaga forward Drew Timme’s mustache – and his basketball skills – helped him earn an endorsement from Dollar Shave Club. AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer

March Madness stars can now cash in on endorsements – but some limits set by states and universities may still be unconstitutional

States and universities have passed many rules governing what types of name, image and likeness deals athletes can sign. Most are innocuous, but three may violate their First Amendment rights.

Top contributors

More