The success of college tennis players at the pro level has breathed some new life into the college program as a legitimate route into the pros.
Author: Dan Wolken, USA TODAY
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Survey shows most people want college athletes to be paid. You hear that, NCAA?
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Leaders’ arrogance and envy doomed the Pac-12
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