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Apr 2024
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The Dartmouth Union Vote and College Spo...

The Wall Street Journal
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The Final Four is now the final two ahead of Monday's NCAA men's college basketball championship. Women’s college basketball will crown its champion today. But off the court, many players and fans may have their eyes on Dartmouth, where the men’s basketball team last month voted to unionize. The move is already having ripple effects across the college sports world, with big questions over whether college athletes are amateurs or professionals. Wall Street Journal reporter Louise Radnofsky and sports columnist Jason Gay answer listener questions. Luke Vargas hosts.


Further Reading

Are NCAA Athletes Amateurs Anymore? 

College Athletes Are Cashing In on the NCAA’s New Rules The NCAA Wants to Pay College Athletes. It Doesn’t Really Have a Choice. 

College Sports Stares Down Its Doomsday Scenario 

Dartmouth Basketball Players Vote to Unionize in New Challenge to NCAA’s Amateurism Model 

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