NCAA chief pushes fast track for athlete upgrades
Mark Emmert urged fast action on a 57 page governance proposal to grant autonomy to the Big Five conferences and other schools, aiming to expand stipends attendance costs and family travel support while resisting unionization amid Northwestern player drives. The plan would empower 65 member schools with greater control and a weighted voting system.
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Phelps returns to pool for comeback at Arena Grand Prix
Michael Phelps resumes racing after nearly two years away aiming to regain feel for competition. The 22 time Olympic medalist dropped plans for the 100 freestyle and will debut in the 100 meter butterfly as he weighs Rio 2016 prospects and seeks to recapture his elite form.
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Heat Take 2-0 Lead as Wade Seals Charlotte Win
LeBron James scores 32 and eight assists to lift the Miami Heat past the Charlotte Bobcats 101-97 in Miami. Dwyane Wade adds 15 points and a late steal to seal the victory, while Charlotte’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist posts 22 points and Al Jefferson 18 in a tight playoff contest.
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NBC Finds Multiscreen Momentum In Sochi Olympics
NBC reported that just over half of Sochi viewers used a computer tablet or phone while watching on TV and that multiscreen use spans all ages. The network televised 541 hours of action and online access spurred higher engagement with 49 percent watching more and 63 percent among 18 to 34 year olds.
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