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sports6 months ago

Shifts in College Sports: NIL Rules, Revenue Sharing, and Realignment

A legal settlement is transforming college athletics by allowing Division I schools to pay student-athletes for their name, image, and likeness, starting with $20.5 million in the first year and increasing annually. This shift also involves distributing $2.8 billion in back pay to athletes affected by previous NCAA rules, with stricter oversight on third-party NIL deals. LSU is actively preparing for these changes across various aspects of its athletic programs.

via Baton Rouge Business Report|
#amateurism#college-athletics#lsu
"Paris 2024: Track and Field Makes History with Olympic Prize Money"
sports1 year ago

"Paris 2024: Track and Field Makes History with Olympic Prize Money"

Track and field will be the first sport to provide direct cash payments for Olympic gold medalists, with individual gold medalists at the Paris Games set to receive $50,000 each from the sport’s governing body. This move marks a significant departure from the long-held ideal of amateurism at the Olympics, reflecting the evolving landscape of professional athletes' participation in the games. World Athletics' decision to introduce these payments underscores a shift towards recognizing and empowering athletes, potentially setting a precedent for other sports to follow suit.

via The New York Times|
#amateurism#olympics#paris-games
Federal Judge Halts NCAA's Enforcement of NIL Rules
sports2 years ago

Federal Judge Halts NCAA's Enforcement of NIL Rules

A federal judge has issued a temporary injunction against the NCAA, preventing the organization from enforcing its restrictions on recruits signing name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals with booster groups. The ruling, resulting from a lawsuit filed by attorneys general in Tennessee and Virginia, allows recruits in all states to sign NIL deals without fear of repercussions. The judge found that the NCAA's prohibition likely violates federal antitrust law and harms student-athletes, dealing a significant blow to the NCAA's attempts to defend its NIL rules. This decision is expected to have far-reaching implications for college sports and the future of athlete compensation.

via The Athletic|
#amateurism#college-sports#federal-judge
Dartmouth Men's Basketball Players Granted Unionization Rights by NLRB
sports2 years ago

Dartmouth Men's Basketball Players Granted Unionization Rights by NLRB

A regional director for the National Labor Relations Board has ruled that the Dartmouth men’s basketball team can hold a union election, potentially classifying the athletes as employees of the school. Dartmouth plans to appeal the decision, and the outcome could have significant implications for college sports. The ruling comes amid ongoing debates about whether college athletes should be considered employees, especially in light of recent changes allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness. If the players ultimately unionize, they could gain the ability to collectively bargain with the school over compensation and working conditions.

via The Washington Post|
#amateurism#college-sports#dartmouth-mens-basketball
"NCAA's Evolution: From Amateurism to Paying Athletes - A New Subdivision Proposal"
sports2 years ago

"NCAA's Evolution: From Amateurism to Paying Athletes - A New Subdivision Proposal"

NCAA president Charlie Baker has proposed sweeping changes to the association's amateurism model, suggesting the creation of a new subdivision for schools with the highest resources that would allow pay for play between schools and athletes. The proposal would give schools the ability to arrange NIL deals for athletes with no cap on compensation and require a minimum investment of $30,000 per athlete annually. This marks a significant shift in the NCAA's stance on player compensation and acknowledges the need for change in the collegiate model. The proposal will be discussed at the NCAA Convention next month.

via CBS Sports|
#amateurism#college-football#ncaa
Netherlands Criticize WWC Organization and Training Facilities
sports2 years ago

Netherlands Criticize WWC Organization and Training Facilities

The Netherlands women's football team has criticized the amateurish organization of the Women's World Cup, expressing their disappointment and anger over the training conditions in New Zealand. Coach Andries Jonker raised concerns about the hard cricket pitch at the Bay Oval in Tauranga, fearing potential injuries to his players. Despite their complaints, the Dutch team will continue to train at the venue but have abandoned plans for full pitch practice. The Dutch football association had previously expressed concerns to FIFA and were promised that the pitch would be removed before their arrival.

via ESPN|
#amateurism#cricket-pitch#netherlands
Congressional hearing exposes chaos surrounding college athletes' rights and NIL.
sports2 years ago

Congressional hearing exposes chaos surrounding college athletes' rights and NIL.

The NCAA is seeking protection from the winds of change as amateur sports at American institutions of higher education are dead. The NCAA wants to protect its money and is finding champions in politicians like Rep. Gus Bilirakis. The NCAA is begging Congress for legislation to make Name, Image and Likeness laws and policies consistent across states. The reason for this is that a firehose of cash around college sports has altered the landscape. Coaches of Division I state school basketball and football teams have at times been the highest-paid public employees in their state.

via Deadspin|
#amateurism#college-sports#name-image-and-likeness