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

Former European 200m champion Adam Gemili has retired from athletics at the age of 32.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 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

Lining the rotunda were huge glass cases filled with trophies the school had won over the years: athletics, music competitions, color guard.

From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia