Money and Changes in College Sports

May 4, 2026, 09:30
USSports

Introduction

College sports are changing. Now, athletes can make a lot of money.

Main Body

Some colleges pay players a lot of money. At the University of Kansas, teachers are angry. They do not want the school to use study money for sports. At the University of Miami, the bosses changed. The university president and rich people now make the big decisions. The sports director only manages the budget. Sports are becoming very expensive. Some coaches say teams will cost 50 million dollars by 2027. Schools must spend a lot of money to win.

Conclusion

College sports are now like a big business. Costs are high and the rules are different.

Learning

⚡ The 'Money' Words

In this text, we see how to talk about costs. To reach A2, you need these three patterns:

1. Paying people

  • Make money → To earn cash (The athletes make money).
  • Pay players → To give money to someone (Colleges pay players).

2. High Costs

  • Expensive → Costs a lot of money.
  • Cost [Amount] → The price is... (Teams will cost 50 million).

3. Using Money

  • Spend money → To give money to buy something.
  • Manage the budget → To control how money is used.

Quick Tip: Notice that 'expensive' describes the thing, but 'spend' describes the action.

Vocabulary Learning

college (n.)
an educational institution where people study after high school
Example:My brother is studying at a college in the city.
sports (n.)
physical activities that involve competition or exercise
Example:She likes to play sports like basketball and tennis.
money (n.)
currency used to buy things or pay for services
Example:He earned a lot of money from his part‑time job.
pay (v.)
to give money in exchange for work or goods
Example:The company will pay the workers on Friday.
players (n.)
people who take part in a game or sport
Example:The players practiced hard before the championship.
teachers (n.)
people who teach students in schools
Example:The teachers organized a field trip for the class.
school (n.)
a place where children and adults learn
Example:She goes to school every morning.
use (v.)
to employ or apply something for a purpose
Example:You can use this notebook for your notes.
budget (n.)
a plan that shows how money will be spent or earned
Example:The mayor released a new budget for the city.
expensive (adj.)
costing a lot of money
Example:That watch is very expensive, so I can't buy it.
coaches (n.)
people who train sports teams
Example:The coaches helped the team improve their skills.
teams (n.)
groups of people who work or play together
Example:The teams will compete in the summer tournament.