All articles tagged with #uk athletics
Britain's men's 4x400-meter relay team was awarded the 1997 world championship gold medal after the U.S. team was disqualified due to doping, with the presentation taking place at London's Diamond League meeting, marking a long-awaited recognition for the athletes.
The NCAA's landmark settlement allowing direct payments to student-athletes and distributing $2.8 billion in NIL backpay from 2016 has been approved. UK Athletics, led by Mitch Barnhart, views this as a significant step forward, emphasizing their commitment to remain competitive despite increased expenses of $20-30 million annually. The university plans to adapt by increasing scholarships, participating in revenue sharing, and ensuring fair NIL deals, with support from the SEC and new oversight measures.
University of Kentucky's new head coach Mark Pope is holding his first news conference after being announced as the successor to former head coach John Calipari, following a highly publicized search for a new coach. Pope, a member of Kentucky's 1996 national championship team, previously served as the head coach at BYU and Utah Valley, and the news conference is streaming live on the UK Athletics website.