The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate 77-22 and now heads to the House. Sports columnist Charles Hallman argues it should be called the “Protect the Status Quo Act,” and asks why the players are missing from the table.
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Sharing college sports revenue raises equity challenges
As revenue sharing for Division I athletes begins, legal and equity concerns arise. Attorney Kassandra Ramsey explains why this new era in college sports must prioritize fairness and Title IX compliance.
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Will NIL settlement reach all deserving athletes?
The NCAA is expected to settle two cases for approximately $2.8 billion in connection with certain antitrust claims involving name, image and likeness (NIL), with each football and men’s basketball player expected to receive $91,000, up to $280,000.
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Former Gopher returns to help players navigate NIL landscape
Kiera Buford, a St. Paul Central and Minnesota grad, was hired as the U of M director of alumni relations/NIL to help Gopher players navigate the complex world of NIL contracts and collective earnings.
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NIL’s impact on women athletes not as predicted
The report, ‘Cashing In: Women’s Sports and NIL Success,’ boldly smashed a couple of myths, including that NIL is only for men’s basketball and football and it will ultimately ruin women’s sports.