NCAA's New Pay Deal: What It Means for College Athletes
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Yahoo! Voices
The NCAA's $2.8 billion settlement in a class-action antitrust lawsuit could allow Division I athletes to be paid directly by their schools, marking a historic shift in college sports. This decision has sparked widespread trepidation and confusion, particularly among smaller institutions and low-profile sports programs, about the financial and operational impacts. Concerns also arise regarding fair compensation for female athletes and the broader implications for the future of collegiate athletics. The settlement is seen as a significant milestone but not the final resolution in the evolving landscape of college sports.
