A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked a lower court order that would have granted thousands of college athletes an extra year of eligibility. The lawsuit was filed by players who graduated high school in 2022.
Since college athletes were permitted to sign branding deals in 2021, the debate has persisted over the merits of allowing students to profit from their name, image, and likeness.
An opinion piece discusses the growing visibility and accessibility of college athletes, highlighting the increased financial stakes, sophisticated pressures, and constant temptations within the sport. It argues for the importance of figures who embody honesty and integrity in this evolving landscape.
The NCAA panel has approved new eligibility rules for Division I athletes, granting them five years to play five seasons. These changes aim to address the increasing number of older college athletes.
The Congressional Black Caucus, in alignment with the NAACP, is reportedly urging black college athletes to avoid Southeastern Conference schools in Southern states, a move described as a form of economic pressure in a redistricting conflict.
Learfield is reportedly making a significant investment in Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) opportunities specifically for women's college athletes, aiming to enhance their earning potential and brand visibility.
In the eight years since the Supreme Court cleared the way for legal sports gambling across the country, the bad headlines for college sports have picked up.
A bill aimed at extending Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) protections for high school and college student-athletes in Louisiana has advanced through the Senate Commerce Committee.
Former President Trump is reportedly pushing to revert college sports to its pre-NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) era, aiming to eliminate athletes' rights to profit from their identity.
Doctors are calling on the NCAA to pause the Big 12 conference's $20 million sponsorship deal with Monster Energy, raising concerns about the health implications for college athletes. The controversy highlights the growing debate over commercial partnerships in collegiate sports.
U.S. District Judge Charlotte N. Sweeney denied the NCAA’s motion to stay a nationwide injunction, allowing thousands of Division I college athletes who completed four years of eligibility by this past season to play.
Five-time Olympian Katie Uhlaender argues that the proposed Protect College Sports Act would grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption while simultaneously stripping athlete rights under Title IX, potentially harming college athletes.
Former Dayton Flyers guard Javon Bennett and other college athletes have filed a lawsuit in Hamilton County seeking an injunction against the NCAA's age-based eligibility model.
A new college sports bill is raising concerns that it could lead to an athlete strike, as historically difficult efforts to organize college athletes might change if potential earnings are removed without their input.
The NAACP has called on Black college athletes to boycott sports in protest of voting rights restrictions and gerrymandering. This initiative has garnered support from figures like Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, who likened it to a "Jackie Robinson moment."
The U.S. Department of Education, under the Trump administration, has launched an investigation into Smith College and other women's colleges for their policies on admitting transgender women. The probe examines whether these admissions violate federal regulations.
The NCAA is taking steps to implement a new 'five-years-to-play-five-years' eligibility model, which would effectively establish an age cap for college athletes.
UCLA basketball star Kiki Rice comes from a prominent family, with her parents, John and Andrea, having been college athletes at Yale. Her aunt is identified as diplomat Susan Rice, highlighting her family's notable background.
French advertising giant Publicis Groupe, 3 Arts, and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce are forming a joint venture to help advertisers secure partnerships with college athletes.
The FBI is collaborating with the NCAA to launch a new program aimed at combating the sexual exploitation of college athletes, whose private images are increasingly targeted online in an era where they leverage their name, image, and likeness for marketability.
Mikael Lemieux, a wealth planner for JPMorgan's center for athletes, travels to universities to meet with sports teams in their locker rooms, providing financial advice to college athletes.
The NCAA has approved a fifth year of eligibility for all college sports, a decision met with mixed reactions from coaches, administrators, and athletes.
The NCAA is reportedly close to extending Division I athlete eligibility from four years of competition to five, a move that would also effectively set an age limit for college athletes.
Congressman Jonathan Jackson is encouraging college athletes to leverage their transfer power to advocate for civil rights, specifically voting rights, rather than solely focusing on sports.
Jaren Kump utilized extra eligibility to complete a master's degree, with his thesis focusing on the health and well-being challenges faced by Division I athletes transitioning out of sports.
Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 3 to alter NCAA eligibility and transfer rules for college athletes. The NCAA President has since commented that the order could help reduce chaos caused by agent influence in college sports.