NCAA $2.8 Billion Settlement for College Athletes

A federal judge approved a $2.8 billion settlement allowing colleges to pay athletes directly, with payouts based on sport and athletic career length. The settlement resolves antitrust cases challenging NCAA compensation rules. The NCAA lifted its ban on athletes earning money through endorsement deals in 2021.

Kentucky Derby and Betting Trends

The Kentucky Derby is a highly anticipated horse race with 20 horses competing for the Triple Crown championship. DraftKings offers a $1 million pot for new users betting on the winner. Creative bets like exactas, trifectas, and superfectas are popular due to the potential for high payouts.