Athletic Director Carla Williams says after the new logos were released in April she was “made aware of the negative connotation between the serpentine walls and slavery.”
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Iowa cuts ties with strength coach after mistreatment claims
Iowa and Chris Doyle – the highest paid strength coach in college football – reach a settlement agreement after claims of mistreatment and belittling of African American players come to light.
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Ohio State football players sign coronavirus pledge acknowledging risk involved
The school’s athletic director says the document is not legally binding, and scholarships will not be at risk if players do not adhere to guidelines.
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College hockey: CMCC men’s hockey joins the NECHA
The Mustangs club hockey team is joining a conference for the first time. They have played an independent schedule since the program started in the 2016-17 season.
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NCAA finalizing plan for extended college football preseason
The plan for more on-field time will help make up for time lost when spring practices were postponed due to the pandemic.
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College football taking it first cautious steps toward a season
With the scheduled season kickoff less than three months away, schools – albeit at different speeds – are gearing up to keep athletes healthy and still play games.
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Depth helped Maine win its second national men’s hockey championship in 1999
The Black Bears beat two Hockey East rivals in the Frozen Four to win the NCAA championship. The title game will be re-aired Saturday.
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UMaine women’s basketball coach ‘shocked’ there are so few female high school girls hoop coaches in state
With just 27 women coaching girls high school basketball, Amy Vachon organizes online workshop to help generate more interest.
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Commission OKs step toward crafting athlete-compensation law
The Uniform Law Commission is urged to form a committee to write legislation for states to govern athletes ability to profit from their name, image and likeness.
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Judge rules probe of Zion Williamson’s career at Duke can move forward
An agent who is suing Williamson contends the player received improper benefits during his season with the Blue Devils.