student-athletes

Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Student-Athletes in NCAA Compensation Case

Alabama News Network Staff,
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by Alabama News Network Staff

The Supreme Court has decided unanimously that the NCAA cannot enforce rules limiting education-related benefits that colleges offer to student athletes – things like computers and paid internships. Monday’s ruling will help determine whether schools decide to offer athletes tens of thousands of dollars in those benefits for things including tutoring, study abroad programs and graduate scholarships.

Morgan Academy Student Athletes Step Up for Community Clean Up

George McDonald,
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by George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom– A group of student-athletes in Selma — are stepping up to the plate — to tackle a growing litter problem at the city’s biggest park. “We’re calling it the Community Clean-up.” Morgan Academy Head Softball Coach Cherie Grimes has rallied all of the female athletes at the school — for a community service project to…