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Jan 2024
31m 16s

The Wild World of Money in College Footb...

The New York Times
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Tonight, millions of Americans are expected to tune in to watch one of the biggest sports events of the year, college football’s national championship game. On the field, the game will be determined by the skill of the players and coaches, but behind the scenes, secretive groups of donors are wielding enormous influence over what fans will see. David A. Fah ... Show More
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