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The Latest Breaking News from NIL

Amateur Hour Is Over: College Athletes Can Get Paid by Schools

Everything you need to know about the House settlement and the new rules governing payments to college athletes.

Reason

NCAA will pay its current and former athletes in an agreement that will transform college sports

The business of college sports was upended after a federal judge approved a settlement between the NCAA and former college athletes on June 6, 2025.

The Conversation

NCAA House Settlement Approved, Allowing Schools to Directly Pay Athletes and Reshape College Sports Landscape

NCAA’s House settlement approval ushers in new era: schools can now directly pay athletes, redefining college sports compensation model.

Sports Lens

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NiJaree Canady Signs Seven-Figure NIL Deal For Texas Tech Softball

Texas Tech pitcher NiJaree Canady signs seven-figure NIL deal ahead of WCWS Game 3, staying through senior season.

Sports Lens

College Athletics Enters Revenue-Sharing Era As Judge Approves House Settlement

The new rules will go into effect on July 1 after the antitrust case addressed several issues with the amateur system the NCAA held for decades.

Sports Illustrated

Federal judge approves $2.8B settlement, paving way for US colleges to pay athletes millions

A federal judge has signed off on arguably the biggest change in the history of college sports, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions of dollars as soon as next month

The Independent UK

EA Sports to Pay Schools Based on Game Usage in 'College Football 26'

The more a team is used in the game, the more they get paid.

Sports Illustrated

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Texas Tech Signs Softball Star NiJaree Canady to Another Seven-Figure NIL Deal

The Red Raiders' investment has paid off handsomely.

Sports Illustrated

Anthony Davis Reflects on How NIL Has Affected 'Integrity' of College Basketball

The college star-turned-future Hall of Fame pro went long on the 2020s' seismic changes.

Sports Illustrated

Men’s College Basketball Way-Too-Early Top 25: Houston No. 1 After Rosters Settle

Following the NBA draft withdrawal deadline, we have a clearer picture of what the 2025–26 season will look like.

Sports Illustrated

Zakai Zeigler Sues NCAA, Seeks Fifth Year of Eligibility

Tennessee’s Zakai Zeigler sues NCAA for fifth year of eligibility, citing lost NIL income and an unfinished college legacy.

Sports Lens

Mack Brown Reflects on UNC Departure, Subtly Takes Jab at Bill Belichick

Mack Brown reflects on UNC exit, noting Bill Belichick’s boosted resources and NIL support that weren’t available during his tenure.

Sports Lens

Mack Brown Shared Two Reasons Why Bill Belichick Should Be Successful at UNC

Brown led the Tar Heels from 2019 to '24, his second stint with the program.

Sports Illustrated

Adding Boogie Fland Elevates Florida’s Shot at Back-to-Back Men’s Basketball Titles

The former Arkansas guard revamps the Gators’ backcourt to form perhaps the most talented starting lineup in the country in 2025–26.

Sports Illustrated

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Charles Barkley Again Rips NIL in College Sports: 'Stupidest Thing I've Ever Heard'

Chuck did not hold back.

Sports Illustrated

Carter Bryant Leads Top NBA Draft Prospects Weighing Stay-or-Go Decisions at Combine

The Arizona freshman averaged single-digit scoring in his lone college season, but is receiving increasing buzz around his size, versatility and shooting ability.

Sports Lens

Jackson Cantwell Shocks College Football with Miami Commitment

Jackson Cantwell, the No. 1 recruit in 2026, shocks the nation by committing to Miami after an unofficial visit.

Sports Illustrated

Olivia Dunne Lands First Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Cover

Dunne is back in the 2025 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue and landed a spot on the cover.

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NBA Draft Decisions: Top 15 Players Who Could Return to College or Turn Pro

After next week’s combine in Chicago, college teams will have a better idea of whether these players will be available next season.

The Independent UK

'Hands tied': Athletes left in dark as NCAA settlement leaves murky future for non-revenue sports

Pending approval, the $2.8 billion House settlement will allow schools to share revenue with athletes directly for use of their name, image and likeness

Sports Illustrated

Haley and Hanna Cavinder Are Ready to Build an Empire

The two former Miami basketball players and NIL trailblazers sat down with the owner and founder of Raising Cane’s to talk business and their plans for the future.

The Independent UK

Attorney says NCAA deal should resolve judge's concerns over roster limits, criticizes Saban

An attorney in the $2.8 billion legal case reshaping college sports says he thinks an updated agreement with the NCAA will solve the judge’s concerns over roster limits that have delayed the settlement’s approval

Sports Illustrated

2025 NBA Draft Big Board: How the Class Ranks After the Entry Deadline

Plus, team fits for the players in the lottery, notes on first-round prospects and other second-round names to watch.

Sports Illustrated

UCLA Coach Explains Decision to Sign Nico Iamaleava After Departure From Tennessee

UCLA football coach DeShaun Foster breaks down signing of Nico Iamaleava after departure from Tennessee.

Sports Illustrated

Arkansas' Madden Iamaleava, Nico Iamaleava's Brother, to Enter Transfer Portal

Nico Iamaleava recently transferred from Tennessee in a high-profile NIL dispute.

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