Why Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Thinks College Athletes Should Be Paid

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In an exclusive online edition of Crossfire, legendary NBA basketball Hall-of-Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar argues in favor of giving college football and basketball players a salary. “There’s so much money being made and the people who are creating this wealth do not get to participate,” says Jabbar. “College athletes are vulnerable and if they get hurt, they lose their scholarship, then what?”

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“Airplane!” Stars Promote Wisconsin Tourism

Shirley, we’re not kidding – pop culture history is made as “Airplane!” stars reunite to promote Wisconsin; Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Robert Hays, the Zucker brothers and Jim Abrahams premiere new aerial ads. MADISON, Wis. (March 3, 2014) — Buckle your seat belts, put your tray table up and move your seats to their upright positions –…

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