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College athletes say ability to earn a 'long time coming'

College athletes say ability to profit off their fame has been a 'long time coming'

09/02/2021

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College athletes say ability to earn a 'long time coming'

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College athletes say ability to profit off their fame has been a 'long time coming'

The college football season gets into full swing this weekend. Players are returning to the field for what they hope will be a more normal year after a COVID-plagued 2020 season. But there’s another difference for student athletes this year. As John Yang reports, it has to do with their financial opportunities off the field.

09/02/2021

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