NCAA and Major Conferences Agree to Pay $2.8 Billion to Settle Antitrust Claims

NCAA and five major conferences agree to pay $2.8 billion to settle antitrust claims, paving the way for a new revenue-sharing model that will compensate college athletes. The deal marks the end of the NCAA's amateurism model and allows athletes to receive money from endorsement deals and sponsorship. Schools will share revenue with athletes, bringing college sports into the 21st century.

Impact of Name, Image, and Likeness on College Athletics

Georgia football coach Kirby Smart and former Alabama coach Nick Saban express concerns about the impact of name, image, and likeness (NIL) on college athletes and the focus on money over player development.

Dartmouth men’s basketball team votes to unionize

The Dartmouth men’s basketball team votes to unionize, challenging norms in college athletics. The school reacts with pushback but experts see it as a positive step for college athletes.

Dartmouth College Men’s Basketball Team Unionization

The Dartmouth College men’s basketball team voted to form a union, a first for college athletes, in an effort to become employees in the college sports industry. Dartmouth warned of potential consequences, such as ejection from the Ivy League or NCAA. The players believe this could lead to changes in college sports.

Controversy Over College Athletes Becoming Employees

College athletes potentially becoming employees of their schools is a controversial topic that Clemson head football coach Dabo Swinney disagrees with, preferring an emphasis on education while athletes get paid.