ESPN: Appeal of NCAA antitrust settlement won’t stop current athlete payments
An appeal of the NCAA’s settlement won’t stop college teams from paying current athletes, but it will pause plans to pay former athletes.
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With a $4.1M valuation, BYU’s AJ Dybantsa is college hoops’ top NIL earner
BYU’s AJ Dybantsa is already projected as the top pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, but his moves off the court are just as good.
Read MoreDan Wetzel predicts return to ‘Wild Wild West’ after House v. NCAA settlement
Dan Wetzel raised doubt whether College Sports Commission and NIL Go clearinghouse can effectively enforce the House settlement’s rules.
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 MoreGonzaga basketball a big winner in wake of House settlement decision
The historic House settlement decision came down last week, setting the tone for a new era of college sports.
Read MorePSU, UCLA: Partnership with Elevate doesn’t include private equity funding
Athletic directors at Penn State and UCLA have denied their schools are involved in private equity funding through partnership with Elevate.
Read MoreNCAA commissioners pledge to follow NIL rules after House settlement
Power Five commissioners on Monday, June 9 spoke forcefully about their schools’ commitment to the agreement’s potentially complex terms.
Read MoreUCLA, Penn St first partners in Elevate’s $500M College Investment Initiative
Penn State and UCLA have become the inaugural partners in Elevate’s newly unveiled $500 million College Investment Initiative.
Read MoreCal NIL collective, California Legends, announces it will suspend operations
Due to the House settlement, California Legends Collective president Kevin Kennedy announced Cal’s NIL collective will suspend operations.
Read MoreTalty: Biggest winners and losers from House v. NCAA settlement
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MorePower conferences hire MLB exec to serve as CEO of College Sports Commission
Big Ten, SEC, ACC and Big 12 have hired a high-profile investigator in professional sports to lead their new governing body.
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 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 MoreColorado freshman Julian ‘JuJu’ Lewis mindful he’s both QB and Entrepeneur
Lewis has a business agent, his own branded line of merchandise and an ownership stake in a company that aims to democratize NIL.
Read MoreReport: USC TE commit to be among CFB’s highest-ever paid recruits at $10M
Bowman caught 32 passes for 435 yards and eight touchdowns, proving he can be a game-changer in both the passing and running game.
Read MoreKirby Smart: H.S. recruits paid ‘as much as $20,000 a month’ to uphold pledge
Georgia coach Kirby Smart is now taking on college collectives for alleged unscrupulous recruiting efforts involving high school prospects.
Read MoreUtah QB Devon Dampier makes donation to Phoenix-area HS for new uniforms
The donation will lead to two completely new sets of football uniforms for a program that doesn’t have the financial support.
Read MoreAre the Miami Hurricanes paying too much for 5-star OT Jackson Cantwell?
Miami invested heavily in its future along the offensive line last week with the commitment of five-star tackle Jackson Cantwell.
Read MoreDavid Pollack calls for NIL salary cap for incoming college football freshmen
The famous Georgia alumnus thinks the first thing to be fixed about NIL is the inflated amounts being awarded to incoming freshmen.
Read MoreHouse v. NCAA settlement complicated — and it’s still not settled
For those who haven’t paid attention, the key phrases are “House settlement” and “Name, Image and Likeness (NIL).”
Read MoreRich Rodriguez pitches himself to join President’s college sports commission
West Virginia coach Rich Rodriguez loves the idea of Nick Saban leading a college sports commission under President Donald Trump.
Read MoreWhy Oregon, Nike could benefit from NIL exemption in House v. NCAA settlement
Nike is a publicly traded corporation so NIL deals between the company and college athletes are exempt from fair-market-value assessments.
Read MoreNew Arizona state law ensures state universities are competitive in NIL
News stories from around the West and beyond
Read MoreOregon’s Dan Lanning preaches importance of financial literacy in NIL era
Financial literacy has become a topic of conversation for Dan Lanning with his players, even before they step on campus.
Read MoreReport: Pres. Trump mulling executive order on NIL after meeting with Saban
The president is considering an executive order regarding NIL payments after a meeting with former Alabama head football coach Nick Saban.
Read MoreArkansas NIL collective hires lawyer to enforce Madden Iamaleava $200K buyout
Arkansas’ NIL collective has hired an attorney to pursue & enforce a buyout clause in former QB Madden Iamaleava’s agreement, per CBS Sports.
Read MoreCollege football in danger of losing fans with more nonsensical changes
While attorneys for the NCAA and players fight it out in court over billions in lost and future revenue, the fans have had a bellyful.
Read MoreDeparting Oregon State men’s basketball players paid $5.2M to transfer
Per The Oregonian/OregonLive, seven Oregon State MBB transfers signed name, image and likeness deals totaling some $5.2 million.
Read MoreArkansas sent demand letter to Madden Iamaleava, others for NIL buyout money
Arkansas‘ NIL collective sent two demand letters to players asking to fulfill buyout clauses, according to Front Office Sports.
Read MoreArkansas encouraging NIL collective to recoup buyout from departing players
At schools like Arkansas, buyout language in NIL deals is now common and players reneging on deals may soon lead to legal battles.
Read MoreNCAA plans to eliminate over 150 rules with House settlement approval
Tthe Division I Board of Directors announced schools will be permitted to directly pay student-athletes once the the settlement is approved.
Read MoreUSC EDGE Kameryn Fountain buys new car for mom with NIL dollars
As he gets ready for his sophomore season, Kameryn Fountain is taking care of his family, buying his mom a car using NIL dollars.
Read MoreMario Cristobal warns players that Miami will not tolerate NIL holdouts
When speaking on the subject, Cristobal made it clear the Hurricanes will not be a part of any kind of holdout.
Read MoreTennessee parting ways with star QB Nico Iamaleava amid NIL contract dispute
Tennessee is moving on from starting QB Nico Iamaleava, ending a high-stakes standoff days before the spring transfer portal window opens.
Read MoreJackson Shelstad returning to Oregon basketball for 2025-26 season
According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, Jackson Shelstad has signed a deal to return to the Ducks for his junior year in the 2025-26 season.
Read MoreCal mega-donors withholding NIL until Justin Wilcox answers to GM Ron Rivera
Two of Cal’s largest donors will no longer contribute until new general manager Ron Rivera is given full control of the football program.
Read MoreThree from West among names to know heading into the College Basketball Crown
The 2025 College Basketball Crown is set to get underway on Monday in Las Vegas as 16 teams battle for the right to be crowned champion.
Read MoreJedd Fisch discusses the future of NIL collectives ahead of House Settlement
With the House Settlement set to add some level of regulation, Jedd Fisch believes Washington is in a great position to thrive.
Read MoreOregon lawmakers consider bill that could prevent enforcement of NIL limits
Oregon legislators are considering a bill that could prevent the enforcement of limits on NIL payments to student-athletes in the state.
Read MoreMcNeese student manager goes viral during March Madness, lands NIL deal
The March Madness legend of McNeese student manager and social media sensation Amir “Aura” Khan continues to grow.
Read MoreWSU, Cougar Collective join national trend of enforcing NIL ‘buyout clauses’
Schools across the country are looking for solutions to counter the lack of NIL regulation and enforcement.
Read MoreNCAA to let athletes negotiate NIL deals before enrollment
The change is one of the terms of a legal settlement announced Monday between the NCAA and a Group of Five state attorneys general.
Read MoreShelstad, Love, Watkins headline Mondelez March Madness NIL campaign
Mondelēz, the parent company behind brands RITZ, Chips Ahoy! and Oreos is launching its March Madness NIL campaign.
Read MoreArizona Board of Regents announces strategic partnership with WME Sports
With revenue-sharing on the horizon in college athletics, schools are looking for ways to navigate the changing landscape.
Read MoreOregon lawmaker files bill to amend state NIL law, target key deal terms
As the House v. NCAA approval hearing looms, an Oregon lawmaker filed a bill taking aim at one of the key terms.
Read MoreFormer Sun Devil James Harden donated 6-figure amount to Arizona State NIL
Arizona State basketball alum James Harden contributed a six-figure amount to the Sun Angel Collective, according to Front Office Sports.
Read MoreReport: Oregon partnering with new NIL licensing group for video game rights
Oregon is one of six schools now joining forces in a new NIL licensing group looking to sign the CFB video game rights of FBS players.
Read MoreDeion Sanders criticizes parents involvement in NIL negotiations
Sanders noted the role that some parents are playing, especially in regards to negotiations about NIL, are hurting the players.
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