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Yahoo
10-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Yukon hockey star Gavin McKenna commits to Penn State
For the first time since the NCAA has been allowed to pay its student athletes, a high-profile Canadian hockey player is lacing up for a big payday. Seventeen-year-old Gavin McKenna is the latest Canadian Hockey League player to be accepted by the U.S. organization. And as George Maratos reports, it is a big deal for the presumed number-one pick in next year's NHL draft.
Yahoo
08-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
"Because making all this money on these kids and not educating them is a travesty" - When Charles Barkley slammed the NCAA's $11B industry for failing student-athletes
"Because making all this money on these kids and not educating them is a travesty" - When Charles Barkley slammed the NCAA's $11B industry for failing student-athletes originally appeared on Basketball Network. These days, the fans can hear a lot about NIL deals. It's a concept in which players can finally make some money off their name, image, and likeness. And while it's a step (multiple ones) in the right direction, it's not like it fixed everything overnight. College sports, especially March Madness, are still a billion-dollar business where the ones putting on the show, the players, who, by the way, are getting better with each passing year, don't always see a fair share. You can ask Charles Barkley that. He was just as eccentric on the court during his playing days as he is nowadays as an analyst. Barkley will never be the one to sugarcoat things; he will make sure to speak his mind, even though it could ruffle some feathers along the way. The Hall of Famer has always been about keeping it real, and when it comes to the NCAA business, he doesn't mince words. Back in 2014, when the NCAA tournament's massive payday made headlines, Barkley had seen enough. "The system is broken. The system is broken…" Barkley said with frustration all over his face. "My biggest problem with the NCAA is graduation rates. It's not really fair for these people to make all this money. And these kids aren't going to get their degree. I mean, you know, we just paid $11 billion for the NCAA tournament… We gave them $11 billion, and those kids not getting any of that money." The NCAA tournament is one of the biggest money makers in sports. Networks pay enormous amounts to broadcast it. Schools rake in cash. Sponsors line up for a piece of the money cake. And the players? For decades, they played for pride, a shot at the NBA, and maybe a scholarship that didn't always turn into a degree. And that's where Chuck could never be quiet. "That's my problem with the NCAA," Sir Charles continued. "Like a lot of guys I went to school with didn't get their degree. And now their life has been a total, a train wreck. And if you don't get a college degree or after four years, five years, whatever it takes, your life, you're fighting an uphill battle." Barkley isn't just pointing fingers; he's speaking from his personal experience. He's seen teammates and friends who gave everything to their sport, only to be left with nothing when the cheering stopped. While schools and the NCAA were counting their billions, too many athletes were left trying to figure out their next move without the tools they were promised. "Because making all this money on these kids and not educating them is a travesty," the Round Mound of Rebound concluded later in the now, with NIL deals letting players earn, Barkley's point still stands for the majority. Sure, the money's nice and the exposure these hoopers get early on is great. But when a promising (or not so much) youngster doesn't go pro, and doesn't get a shot at the professional league, whether NBA or somewhere overseas, they are in trouble, according to Chuck. Because when the lights go out and the fans go home, what's left? Without that degree, without that foundation, the uphill battle Barkley talked about becomes all too real. Chuck knows money still runs things, but he wants to make sure the value of education is still there. Because at the end of the day, not every kid makes it to the story was originally reported by Basketball Network on Jul 6, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
02-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
NC bill could shield name, image, likeness contracts with public schools
A bill passed by the North Carolina General Assembly last week aims to shield name, image, and likeness contracts with public schools from public records, according to the Charlotte Observer. Governor Josh Stein has until Sunday to decide whether to sign or veto House Bill 378 before it automatically becomes law. Advertisement The bill has stirred controversy among opponents who argue that it contradicts state law requiring salary disclosures for state employees. They compare athletes to coaches, whose salary information is publicly accessible online. The bill's passage marks a significant development in the ongoing debate over transparency in NIL contracts. Proponents argue that shielding these contracts from public view protects the privacy of student-athletes, while opponents believe it undermines the principles of transparency and accountability in public institutions. VIDEO: Gov. Josh Stein signs transit bill into law
Yahoo
23-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
The best Hawaii high schools for athletes? According to one study, these are the top 25
WASHINGTON - JANUARY 20: The Punahou High School Marching Band, President Barack Obama's alma mater, marches in the Inaugural Parade down Pennsylvania Avenue on January 20, 2009 in Washington, DC. Hawaii high school sports have been the starting point for countless legendary athletes. Names like Clarence "Buster" Crabbe, Duke Kahanamoku and Jackie Pung are part of the historical storylines, alongside more recent stars such as Michelle Wie West, Jocelyn Alo, Marcus Mariota, Manti Te'o and emerging talents like Dillion Gabriel. Advertisement Simply put, Hawaii stands out as one of America's best states for producing elite student-athletes at the high school level. Which Hawaii high schools are currently the best for athletes? According to one study, which accounts for survey feedback from students and parents—accounting for "reviews of athletics, number of state championships, student participation in athletics, and the number of sports offered at the school"—and data from the U.S. Department of Education, these are the top 25. 25. Pearl-City High School Total number of sports: 30 24. Kapa'a High School Total number of sports: 25 23. Sacred Hearts Academy (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 19 22. Molokai High School (Hoʻolehua) Total number of sports: 21 21. University Laboratory School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 32 20. Hawai'i Preparatory Academy (Kamuela) Total number of sports: 25 19. James Campbell High School (Ewa Beach) Total number of sports: 30 18. Henry J. Kaiser High School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 30 17. Kailua High School Total number of sports: 28 16. Mid-Pacific Institute (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 43 15. Waiakea High School (Hilo) Total number of sports: 26 14. Waimea High School Total number of sports: 25 13. Hilo High School Total number of sports: 28 12. Maryknoll School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 21 11. Leilehua High School (Wahiawā) Total number of sports: 30 10. Henry Perrine Baldwin High School (Wailuku) Total number of sports: 30 9. Lahainaluna High School (Lahaina) Total number of sports: 24 8. Kamehameha Schools Hawai'i Campus (Kea'au) Total number of sports: 22 7. Kamehameha Schools Kapalama Campus (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 22 6. Mililani High School Total number of sports: 28 5. Konawaena High School (Kealakekua) Total number of sports: 28 4. 'Iolani School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 36 3. Saint Louis School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 15 2. Kahuku High & Intermediate School Total number of sports: 26 1. Punahou School (Honolulu) Total number of sports: 21 Data via Niche survey statistics This article originally appeared on USA TODAY High School Sports Wire: The 25 best high schools for athletes in Hawaii
Yahoo
20-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ULM drops women's tennis amid athletic department financial constraints
MONROE, La. (AP) — The women's tennis program at Louisiana-Monroe has been disbanded because of financial constraints at the university's athletic department. Athletics Director John Hartwell announced this week that the decision stemmed from 'increased operational and infrastructure costs' and will help ULM athletics 'to continue progress towards balancing its budget' while maintaining an NCAA-required minimum of 16 NCAA Division I sports. Advertisement 'Discontinuing a sport is never an easy decision, nor one that we take lightly,' Hartwell said. 'We know this is tough for our student-athletes and our coaches, who have poured so much into our tennis program." Hartwell said ULM will honor the scholarships of those who want to complete their degrees without transferring elsewhere. He said his administration also will help those tennis players who want to continue to compete to pursue opportunities at other schools. 'We will prioritize as smooth a transition as possible for our student-athletes,' Hartwell said. As women's tennis athletes graduate or transfer, scholarship funds that had been dedicated to them will be redirected to other remaining women's sports teams at ULM. ___ AP tennis:
