Groundbreaking athlete on transgender rights
Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender NCAA D1 men’s athlete, joined CBSN to discuss the attacks on transgender Americans' civil liberties as more states pursue of anti-LGBTQ legislation.
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Schuyler Bailar, the first transgender NCAA D1 men’s athlete, joined CBSN to discuss the attacks on transgender Americans' civil liberties as more states pursue of anti-LGBTQ legislation.
The NCAA is consider changing its rules to allow student-athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. The push comes ahead of laws being enacted in five states to allow for player compensation. CBS Sports senior writer Dennis Dodd breaks down what this change could mean for college sports.
Pennsylvania lawmakers have introduced a bill, called the "Fairness In Women's Sports Act," to ban transgender girls from competing on female school sports teams. The bill is the latest in a nationwide effort to pass such legislation. Lana Zak spoke with former U.S. women's national soccer team member and LGBTQ advocate Lori Lindsey about the push to exclude transgender athletes.
The Baylor Bears have won their first men’s Division I basketball championship, defeating the Gonzaga Bulldogs 86-70. This also ended Gonzaga’s 31-0 undefeated season. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson joined CBSN to discuss the NCAA finals.
The Supreme Court heard arguments today in NCAA v. Alston, a potentially landmark antitrust lawsuit on compensation for college athletes. Matthew Mitten of Marquette University's National Sports Law Institute spoke with CBS News' Mola Lenghi about the case and what it could mean for college sports.
A ruling from the Supreme Court could decide the reach of the NCAA's authority to restrict payments to athletes.
Alston vs. NCAA was brought by former Division I men's and women's college athletes who say the group's rules on education-related compensation violate antitrust law.
Following criticism, the NCAA has hired a civil rights law firm to conduct a gender-equity review for its men's and women's basketball tournaments.
It's only in the second round of the March Madness tournament, but after a series of upsets there are no perfect brackets remaining, according to NCAA.com. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joins CBSN with a recap.
Tara VanDerveer issued a statement overnight Saturday on bringing attention to "blatant sexism" between men's and women's sports.
The Women's NCAA Tournament is underway in San Antonio after the coronavirus pandemic canceled last year's tournament. CBS Sports writer Chip Patterson joins CBSN's Nikki Battiste with more.
As the NCAA women's tournament kicks off, WNBA's 2020 Most Valuable Player A'ja Wilson speaks to CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright about battling depression, using her platform to help others and her advice for young athletes hoping to walk in her shoes.
Eighth-seeded Loyola Chicago stunned Illinois, the top seed in the Midwest, 71 to 58 on Sunday.
Dawn Staley, the head coach of South Carolina's women's basketball team, slammed the NCAA over the glaring inequalities between men's and women's college basketball teams. She sat down for an exclusive interview with CBSN contributor Antjuan Seawright to discuss her legacy of being an "odds beater."
The NCAA blamed the lack of space on the and vowed to improve the conditions.
The young women Staley coaches at the University of South Carolina have never known a world without the WNBA.
While the NCAA is expected to make nearly $900 million during March Madness and split it amongst its member schools, players won't see a dime.
NCAA'S March Madness returns, following a year layoff due to the pandemic. For the first time, because of heightened COVID-19 precautions, all 68 teams will head to one state - instead of dozens of sites around the country. Dana Jacobson reports.
Big Ten university leaders are under scrutiny after reports find they've been discussing COVID-19 plans in secret, using a private portal to keep school reopening and football communications confidential. Washington Post sports reporter Emily Giambalvo joins CBSN to discuss the latest.
The NCAA men’s college basketball tournament tips off this Thursday. The event is back after COVID-19 canceled it last year, and extra precautions are being put in place to help ensure a safe and smooth tournament. CBS Sports college basketball writer Matt Norlander joined CBSN to discuss.
The Selection Show will air Sunday, March 14 at 6 p.m. ET on CBS.
The news comes as states across the country have introduced anti-trans legislation.
The governing body is permitting 25% capacity at the men's tournament and 17% at the women's.
Clemson Tigers quarterback Trevor Lawrence and Florida Gators quarterback Kyle Trask were also named.
The former president argued college athletes should get paid, considering the "risks" they're subjected to.