College athletics in the US

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Across
  1. 2. Name given to professional teams which compete in the NBA etc
  2. 3. Money that is granted to students to help them finance their studies
  3. 5. Group of female athletes who sing and dance to encourage the team and entertain the crowd
  4. 7. Threaten something and to put something in danger
  5. 8. Synonym of homage
Down
  1. 1. Synonym of diploma
  2. 4. Course involving a large group of students and a college professor who talks to his/her audience.
  3. 6. Name given to football in the US (and sport practiced by Jackson)