A recap of this week's top stories.
Happy Friday!
Here’s a look at some of the stories that caught the attention of AB’s editorial team this week:
First, an advance look at what's happening in Orlando this weekend for AB Show 2017:
Now, to the news highlights...
- A high school in Rich County made the decision to drop it's long-standing rebel soldier mascot due to national controversy. Later this week, fierce opinions were expressed over sports teams' use of Native American emblems.
- Three UCLA student-athletes were arrested while abroad in China on charges of shoplifting from Louis-Vuitton. The players were released on bail, but are being kept at their hotel in Hangzhou. A parent of one of the players was recently quoted saying the charges "ain't that big a deal."
- On Tuesday, four NCAA coaches were indicted by a grand jury on charges relating to the recruitment corruption scandal. Former University of Louisville basketball coach Rick Pitino was named in a federal indictment against Adidas for having participated in a bribery scheme, while an estranged friend publicly accused former Memphis coach Josh Pastner of offering extra benefits to recruits.
Did we miss anything this week? Email us with news tips and story ideas: editors@athleticbusiness.com
Have a great weekend!
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