High Court narrows NCAA limits on education related athlete benefits
The Supreme Court ruled NCAA caps on education related benefits for Division I basketball and football players violate antitrust law, overturning a lower court. Justice Gorsuch stated the NCAA cannot seek immunity from antitrust laws. Justice Kavanaugh warned about potential challenges to other NCAA compensation restrictions.
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Lawrence swimmer qualifies for Olympics with sprint wins
Twenty two year old Andrew, long resident of Lawrence until moving to California, earned Olympic tokens by winning the 100 meter breaststroke and 200 meter individual medley races earlier in the week. He touched second in 21.48 seconds in the event. This marks his first Olympic trip after narrow misses in two of his signature events.
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Lawrence
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Hoppel Clinches 800 Olympic Spot At Trials
Bryce Hoppel, a Kansas track standout, posted 1:44.14 to finish in the top three and earn a 800 meter Olympic berth for Team USA at the trials in Eugene. Clayton Murphy won in 1:43.17, with Isaiah Jewett also securing a spot as Donavan Brazier missed qualification after finishing eighth. The race took place under extreme heat near 94 degrees at Hayward Field, with track thermometers nearing 120.
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KU budget tightenings and leadership updates at board meeting
Kansas athletic department faces a roughly six million cash shortfall for 2021 after cutting budget travel and offsetting savings from 2020. Chancellor Girod weighs line of credit risk while debt refinancing saves about three million annually. Athletic Director Travis Goff outlined campus interviews for coaches, NIL uncertainty, and ongoing NIL strategy, culture emphasis, and summer workouts waiver affecting return to campus for athletes.
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Erin O’neil
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