Keeping schools out of NIL dealings opened door for boosters
The NCAA seems to have inadvertently opened the door for boosters when it comes to college athletes cashing in on their fame
NCAA clarifies compensation rules but is crackdown likely?

College sports leaders are trying to send a warning to schools and boosters it believes have crossed a line when it comes to paying athletes for endorsement and sponsorship deals: There are still rules and they will be enforced
As college sports evolve, what will be NCAA president's job?

The NCAA is looking for a new president
NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023

NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 years on the job
COLUMNS
Asjha Jones: All hail the CT Sun's 'marble pillar'
Asjha Jones rightfully immortalized as a CT Sun great
UCONN FOOTBALL
Ravens select UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones in third round

UConn defensive tackle Travis Jones was selected in the third round of Friday night's NFL Draft by the Baltimore Ravens.
UConn developing a solid group of wide receivers this spring
UConn will be wrapping up spring workouts on Friday by holding a Blue/White Showcase at 7 p.m. at Morrone Stadium. The practice is open to the public and gates open at 5:30.
UCONN WOMEN'S BASKETBALL
UConn women add transfer Lou Lopez Sénéchal from Fairfield
Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference player of the year Lou Lopez Sénéchal is transferring from Fairfield to UConn, the Huskies announced
Westbrook a versatile addition to Storm, which also boast UConn's Bird, Stewart, Williams

Twenty years ago Tuesday, the Seattle Storm of the WNBA drafted UConn great Sue Bird with the first overall pick, bringing with it a whirlwind of change for Bird.
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LOCAL ROUNDUP
Local roundup: Avery Point eliminated from NJCAA regional
The season ended abruptly for the UConn Avery Point baseball team on Sunday.
Martinez, Driscoll playing vital roles for Mitchell baseball team

Both former Eastern Connecticut Conference players — Martinez from New London and Driscoll from Waterford — played vital roles in the Mariners claiming the program's seventh bid to the NCAA tourney.
Local roundup: Avery Point stays unbeaten in NJCAA baseball regional
The UConn Avery Point baseball team is one win away from the NJCAA Division II World Series.
PROFESSIONAL
Celtics oust defending NBA champion Bucks in Game 7

Grant Williams scored a career-high 27 points and hit seven 3-pointers, Jayson Tatum added 23 and the Boston Celtics set a Game 7 record with 22 3-pointers to eliminate the NBA champion Milwaukee Bucks 109-81 on Sunday in the Eastern Conference...
Panarin lifts Rangers past Penguins 4-3 in OT in Game 7

Artemi Panarin scored a power-play goal 4:46 into overtime and the New York Rangers beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 to advance to the second round of the Stanley Cup playoffs
ON THE AIR
Baseball
7 p.m., YES, WFAN (660-AM) — MLB: New York Yankees at Baltimore Orioles.
7 p.m., NESN, WEEI (103.7-FM) — MLB: Houston Astros at Boston Red Sox.
7 p.m., SNY, WCBS (880-AM) — MLB: St. Louis Cardinals at New York Mets.
11 p.m., MLB Network — MLB: Arizona Diamondbacks at Los Angeles Dodgers. (joined in progress)
Hockey
9 a.m., NHL Network — World Championship: Slovakia vs. Canada from Helsinki.
1 p.m., NHL Network — World Championship: Finland vs. United States from Tampere, Finland.
Soccer
3 p.m., USA — Premier League: Arsenal at Newcastle United.
Tennis
4 a.m., Tennis Channel — ATP: Lyon Open from France; ATP Geneva Open from Switzerland; WTA Strasbourg International from France; WTA Princess Lalla from Rabat, Morocco; French Open qualifying from Paris.
4 a.m. (Tuesday), Tennis Channel — ATP: Lyon Open from France; ATP Geneva Open from Switzerland; WTA Strasbourg International from France; WTA Princess Lalla from Rabat, Morocco; French Open qualifying from Paris.