Report: Judge orders Reggie Bush to pay Lloyd Lake $1.4M in defamation case
According to Ryan Kartje of the LA Times, a judge upheld an arbitrator’s decision to award Lake nearly $1.4M in his suit against Bush.
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Florida dismisses DL Stephon Shivers following false imprisonment arrest
The Florida Gators have dismissed defensive lineman Stephin Shivers from the program following his arrest, according to On3’s Gators Online.
Read MoreNick Rolovich appeals earlier decision, says WSU fired him for his faith
In Rolovich v. Washington State University, Coach Nick Rolovich, former head coach of the WSU Cougars, requested a religious exemption.
Read MoreFemale athletes file appeal of House settlement on violation of Title IX
Female athletes are planning to appeal the court decision, arguing structure of damage payments violates Title IX’s gender equity statute.
Read MoreReport: House settlement opt-in date for D1 schools pushed to June 30
Deadline for DI schools to decide whether to opt into the House settlement for next year has been moved back to June 30, per Ross Dellenger.
Read MoreNCAA pres Charlie Baker: House settlement helps organization avoid bankruptcy
Charlie Baker told administrators the House settlement approval gives the NCAA a future that “comes with choices, instead of bankruptcy.”
Read MoreCal committed to providing necessary funds for athletes following settlement
Cal reported Saturday that it is committed to providing the funds necessary to compete in this new world of college sports.
Read MoreTalty: Biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement
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Read MoreFollowing NCAA vs House settlement, how will college athletes be paid?
The House v. NCAA settlement was officially ratified on Friday, clearing the way for universities to directly pay athletes starting in 2025.
Read MoreU.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken approves the House v. NCAA settlement
Fifty-nine months after the initial class-action House v. NCAA suit was filed, it has been resolved by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken.
Read MoreDuck Daylen Austin’s lawyer seeks dismissal, cites ‘prosecutorial misconduct’
Bryan Boender claims prosecutorial misconduct “and other constitutional violations” took place during grand jury testimony.
Read MoreTexas governor signs bill that allows HS senior athletes to benefit from NIL
Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will allow high school sports seniors to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
Read MoreCollege athletics hinges on decision from judge with a meticulous reputation
While Judge Wilken is not beholden to the July 1 deadline, it remains a critical date for college athletics.
Read MoreFederal judge extends response deadline in $2.8B House vs NCAA settlement
A federal judge granted attorneys involved in the $2.8 billion settlement an extension to to file “summary judgement and Daubert briefing.”
Read MoreProvo Police release incident report in Jake Retzlaff sexual assault case
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Read MoreBYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit
Jake Retzlaff is listed as a defendant in the case, with Jane Doe A.G. as the plaintiff. He has not been charged with a crime.
Read MoreUniversities cutting sports, others adding ahead of $2.8B NCAA settlement
A growing number of universities have added or dropped entire sports programs on eve of changes coming to college athletics under the $2.8 billion NCAA settlement.
Read MoreEx-Utah State hoops player arrested in Indonesia, could face death penalty
Per USA Today, Jarred Shaw was arrested last week in Jakarta, Indonesia, after authorities found THC cannabis candy in his apartment.
Read MoreMan charged with murder after Austin Peay football player dies in car crash
On Tuesday, Austin Peay DB William Hardrick died in a car crash and a man has been charged with murder in relation to Hardrick’s death.
Read MoreFormer New Mexico basketball player seeks to add ex-teammate to lawsuit
A former men’s basketball player at New Mexico claims he was bullied and battered by a team starter to the disregard of the coaching staff.
Read MoreLane Kiffin reacts to latest update on NCAA’s House Settlement case
The settlement hit a bit of a roadblock during Monday’s hearing when Judge Claudia Wilken ordered the plaintiffs to amend the language
Read MoreDodd: Historic House v. NCAA settlement could tear college sports apart
The House vs. NCAA case qualifies as one of the most significant legal milestones in sports history (not just college sports).
Read MoreStanford and Temple athletes file objection to House settlement
One important factor to consider is that a settlement doesn’t have to be perfect and won’t be “perfect” from the standpoint of either side.
Read MoreHouse long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
House long-form settlement challenges future of NIL collectives
Read MoreFlorida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school athletes
Florida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school athletes
Read MoreHerbstreit: Jaden Rashada winning lawsuit would ‘open up the floodgates’
Herbstreit: Jaden Rashada winning lawsuit would ‘open up the floodgates’
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