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THE DRAW OF SPORTS

The fund-raising operations of the country's biggest athletics departments have experienced enormous growth in recent years. But contributions to sports programs are eating up an ever-larger share of donations to colleges, Chronicle research suggests.

BASS FISHING GROWING POPULAR

At the National Collegiate Bass Fishing Championship in Texas this week, students representing 48 institutions will compete. The field of nearly 90 two-person teams has more than doubled from last year's inaugural event.

Articles

SWEATING THE DETAILS

The NCAA expects to process more cases of rules infractions than ever this year, a result of increasing competitive pressure.

Sidelines

ON YOUR MARK, GET SET, SUE: In a lawsuit against the University of Hawaii, the women's track coach says her program has been shortchanged.

Facts & Figures

The Chronicle's annual report on gender equity in college athletics, including a searchable database

Graduation rates for athletes and other students who entered college in 1988-97

Average salaries of male and female coaches

Issues in Depth

Affirmative Action

Title IX and Intercollegiate Athletics

The Chronicle's 2007-8 Almanac of Higher Education