Tag: Student Athletes: Page 67

Sports

Mexico, Thailand brawl at World University Games soccer

BANGKOK Thailand Soccer players from Thailand and Mexico fought openly on the pitch Monday at the World University Games in a match eventually won by the home team 1-0.

August 12, 2007

Sports

U.S. wins twice in softball at World University Games, plays Canada

BANGKOK Thailand Two wins by the U.S. softball team at the World University Games on Monday earned it a daunting medal-round game against Canada.

August 12, 2007

Sports

Bulldogs trying to repeat after losing stars

The Alabama A&M Bulldogs are the defending Southwestern Athletic Conference champions and picked to win it again.

August 12, 2007

Sports

From volleyball to the NFL: Sutton takes a long road to Dolphins

DAVIE Fla. David Sutton leaped and made a spectacular catch along the sideline, then landed awkwardly and briefly rolled about in obvious pain.

August 6, 2007

Sports

Some university massacre survivors have a ‘long way to go,’ governor says after meeting

RICHMOND Virginia Some students injured in the Virginia Tech shootings have made significant progress, while others have a long road to recovery ahead of them, the governor said Saturday.

July 27, 2007

Sports

UMaine to investigate softball team photos

BANGOR Maine The University of Maine is investigating online photos taken last year showing members of the Maine softball team apparently drinking alcohol and making lewd gestures while dressed in outrageous costumes.

July 22, 2007

Sports

Going for the Gold – annual football game

With football and fun, HBCUs take a classic approach to recruitment and fund raising efforts

July 14, 2007

Sports

Nike, HBCUs strike deal – Historically Black Colleges and Universities

WASHINGTON The Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) and sporting goods giant Nike announced last month, that they have signed a historic, three-year agreement that will not only provide footwear and apparel for conference teams, but also will include summer internships for students at Nike headquarters.

July 14, 2007

Students

Being honest about and to athletes

Having raised three children (a daughter and two sons) who are currently Division I student athletes (basketball), having been involved in sports practically all of my life, and having worked as an educator for the past twenty-five years, I have been intimately involved in the counseling and advising of student athletes and their parents — particularly African American students. I also have worked closely with coaches and athletic administrators at several institutions.

July 12, 2007

Students

1998 Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholars Awards – 1998 nominees and recipients

Six years ago, Black Issues In Higher Education established the Sports Scholars Award to honor undergraduate students of color who exemplify the standards set by tennis great Arthur Ashe Jr.

July 12, 2007

Sports

Coaches cornered: the 1997 racial report card; the future of African American football coaches may fall victim to the assault on affirmative action

The future of African American football coaches may fall victim to the assault on affirmative action

July 12, 2007

Sports

Minority Hiring Not Making the Grade in Collegiate Sports

BOSTON The grades are in for minority hiring in college sports, and they’re lousy.

July 12, 2007