Men's rowing

UConn reaches settlement with rowers in gender equity suit

By PAT EATON-ROBBDecember 30, 2021 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has settled a federal gender equity lawsuit, reaching an agreement to keep its women's rowing program for at least the next five years.

The lawsuit was filed by 12 rowers after the school announced in June 2020 that the sport would be among several eliminated in budget cuts.

British and American rowing boats flop in Tokyo

By JIM VERTUNOJuly 31, 2021 GMT

TOKYO (AP) — Rowing at the Tokyo Olympic Games may be remembered more for the British and American dynasties that sunk rather than the boats that won.

After so much success in London in 2012 and Rio de Janeiro in 2016, Britain leaves Tokyo with just two medals, and its famed men's four nearly caused an embarrassing crash in a stunning loss.

UConn reinstates rowing team after Title IX challenge

By PAT EATON-ROBBJuly 9, 2021 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut has reversed course on a controversial budget cut, announcing it will keep its women's rowing program for at least the next two years.

Judge puts breaks on UConn plan to eliminate women’s rowing

By PAT EATON-ROBBMay 28, 2021 GMT

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order that will prevent UConn from immediately eliminating its women's rowing team as part of budget cuts in its athletic department.

U.S. rowers aiming to make 2021 Olympic team stick together

By JANIE McCAULEYDecember 14, 2020 GMT

UConn rowing team considers Title IX response to elimination

By PAT EATON-ROBBJuly 9, 2020 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — UConn women's rowing coach Jen Sanford said she isn't looking for a villain to blame for the school's cost-cutting decision to eliminate her program.

She just wants to find a way to save the athletic opportunities her program provides for about 60 women each year.

List of college teams cut because of coronavirus pandemic

The Associated PressJuly 8, 2020 GMT

Four-year college athletic teams eliminated because of budgetary cuts or school closures associated with the coronavirus pandemic, according to research by The Associated Press through Wednesday, July 8...

UConn eliminates four sports in COVID-19 related budget cuts

By PAT EATON-ROBBJune 24, 2020 GMT

STORRS, Conn. (AP) — The University of Connecticut decided to eliminate four athletic teams as it deals with an expected budget deficit driven by issues related to the coronavirus pandemic...