On this edition of The Spark: Washington Post Reporter Will Hobson just published a five-part series addressing this question: Why do so many of the Power Five college's athletic programs, including UVA's, lose millions every year? Martha talks with Will Hobson about how he went about transforming a mountain of data into compelling journalism.
Articles:
College athletic departments are taking in more money than ever — and spending it just as fast
Why students foot the bill for college sports, and how some are fighting back
College sports’ fastest-rising expense: Paying coaches not to work
The latest extravagances in the college sports arms race? Laser tag and mini golf
As college sports revenues spike, coaches aren’t only ones cashing in