Minnesota college running star Mohammed Bati says he was banned for accepting $6K donation to pay for tuition

A Minnesota college cross country star says he was banned from participating in his final season after he accepted a $6,000 donation from community members who pitched in to help with tuition costs. The NCAA ruled Augsburg University senior Mohammed Bati — a two-time national runner-up — ineligible for the indoor and outdoor track seasons, the decorated runner said, according to Marathon Handbook on Friday. The 26-year-old, who is majoring in...