athletics

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Schools argue that athletics are part of their educational mission, with revenue from football and basketball funding sports that make far less money, such as swimming and gymnastics.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

Now, at 15, Kekoa wears contacts and likes athletics.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The BBC has confirmed there are no plans to use Johnson, 58, in its athletics coverage this year.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

The first NIL millionaires in college athletics started trickling in shortly after the new rules went into effect five years ago, but now payments to the top athletes are exploding.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

He was a non-participant, refusing to take part in athletics or extracurricular activities that were so important in the Trinity scene.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier