Some colleges, seeking to attract more male students, are adding the sport. Research suggests the gains may be short-lived.
College sports
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With $2.7 billion settlement approved, college sports’ big money era is officially here
The settlement in House v. NCAA brings an end to the NCAA’s long-standing tradition of amateurism. Starting this fall, schools will be able to pay players directly up to a salary cap of $20.5 million.
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Tufts University lacrosse players hospitalized for days after workout
Tufts University says it has launched an investigation after members of the men’s lacrosse team were diagnosed with a dangerous medical condition.
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How dining hall activism inspired Dartmouth basketball players to fight for a union
Dartmouth forward Cade Haskins was working at the campus snack bar when other student dining workers successfully unionized. It got him thinking about how a union could benefit the basketball team.
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A Bad Week For Sports; The Passing Of An Unsung Hero
College conferences cancelled fall sports, and a former tennis star from Woonsocket died.
