College sports as big business drive university budgets
The piece argues that colleges increasingly view athletics as big business, with Ohio State receiving 5.5 million from football to support other sports, and basketball contributing to funding for nonrevenue programs. It notes rising recruiting costs, post season payouts, and NCAA pressures, highlighting how top programs balance sport success with academics.
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Woody Hayes
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OSU
Miami University
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Marquette
Indianapolis
NCAA
Middletown and Springboro Girls Reach State Semifinals in Columbus
Middletown High and Springboro High prepare for state tournament debuts at St John Arena. Middletown faces Sylvania Northview in Class AAA semifinal action at 9 30 p.m. Friday, while Springboro meets Delphos St John in Class AA at 4 30 p.m. The coaches expect jitters fading after early nerves, with Northview and St John bringing strong outside shooting and penetrable defenses.
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Columbus
Middletown
Springboro
Barbara Hartman
Don Ricossi
Walnut Ridge
Carol Smith
Hartman
Sylvania Northview
Northview
Ann Armstrong
Springfield North
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Smith
Ross
Delphos St. John
Panther
Campanis Hail for Dodgers Best Since Brooklyn After Reds Loss
LA Dodgers, 9-10 in spring, fall 3-2 in 11 innings to Cincinnati in Vero Beach. Campanis called the club the best-rounded since Brooklyn and vowed they will be a strong contender. Ray Knight produced the decisive RBI, Lopes homered, and Pedro Borbon earned the win.
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Los Angeles
Atlanta
Braves
Ray Knight
Dave Collins
Collins
Bill Butler
Knight
Don Werner
Cesar Geronimo
Ken Griffey
Geronimo
Dave Lopes
Rafael Landestoy
Fred Norman
Pedro Borbon
Dolphins push for new home in Miami stadium plan
Miami Dolphins owner Joe Robbie urged Miami and Dade County officials to scrap a 22 million renovation of the Orange Bowl. He proposed a 23 million stadium for 70 000 seats, arguing it is more logical than a consultant's recommendation to repair and remodel the aging stadium.
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Middletown Girls Semi Final Televised On Channel 14
Middletown High girls basketball semifinal against Sylvania Northview will be shown live on Channel 14 PBS in Columbus at 9 30 p m Friday. The network will also televise the Class AAA finals Saturday at 7 30 p m. WPFB radio will air both Middletown and Springboro tournament games.
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Associated Press
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PBS
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Clyde Shines in Indians Ex Exhibition Win Over Giants
The Associated Press notes Clyde fired six scoreless innings in Cleveland's 6-2 victory over San Francisco. Once a Texas Rangers teen phenom, Clyde has battled shoulder surgery and a troubled career, but a calmer environment appears to aid him as he yielded four hits, walked four, and fanned one.
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Los Angeles
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Butler
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Vero Beach
Associated Press
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San Diego Padres
Rick Wise
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Dennis Leonard
Royals
Chicago White Sox
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Ross Grimsley
Houston
Fitzgerald Resigns as Kent State Coach After Funding Troubles
Kent State University head football coach Dennis Fitzgerald has stepped down after three years amid funding problems. The 42 year old reportedly traveled to Syracuse to discuss a position with head coach Frank Maloney.
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Ohio
Kent State University
Dennis Fitzgerald
Fitzgerald
University of Syracuse
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Frank Maloney
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