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3 Stories: College Admissions Scandal, US Women's Soccer, NBA 7-Footers

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William "Rick" Singer founder of the Edge College & Career Network, departs federal court in Boston on Tuesday, March 12, 2019, after he pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)
William "Rick" Singer founder of the Edge College & Career Network after he pleaded guilty to charges in a nationwide college admissions bribery scandal. (Steven Senne/AP)

Ten university athletic coaches are among the 50 people charged in a nationwide college admissions scandal. Wealthy parents allegedly bribed coaches to disguise their children as recruited athletes — often for sports in which these children had no playing experience. The Wall Street Journal's Jason Gay weighs in.

Plus, members of the U.S. Women's soccer team are suing their governing body on the grounds of gender discrimination. Toronto-based sportswriter Shireen Ahmed says making that move just months before the World Cup is a powerful stance.

And in the sharp-shooting era of Stephen Curry, the opportunities for NBA big men have changed. Only A Game's Karen Given shares her thoughts.

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This segment aired on March 16, 2019.

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