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College Sports Commission clears way for collectives to continue NIL deal-making
The new guidance allows collective deals as long as the athlete is promoting 'for profit' goods or services to the public.
It's time to vote: What do you think was the best college sports story for Rockford area?
What was your favorite college sports story of the year that involved a Rockford-area team or player? It's time to vote.
College Sports Commission informs schools that NIL collectives can pay athletes directly with limitations
The statement clarifies what is permitted from collectives to athletes under the NCAA’s landmark House settlement agreement.
What does Trump’s college sports executive order mean? Breaking down the impact
Any policies that come from an executive order can be challenged in court and reversed by the next administration, which means college sports continues to operate under a blanket of uncertainty when ...
President Trump takes aim at college sports with a new executive order
The order aims to ban "pay-for-play" NIL deals, mandates scholarships for women's and Olympic sports and threatens to ...
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College Sports Commission revises guidance on NIL payments from collectives, other parties
In a revised memo sent Thursday, the College Sports Commission clarified that NIL collectives can compensate athletes if ...
Trump executive order seeks to limit NIL payments in college sports. Can he?
President Trump signed an executive order that looks to end "third-party, pay-for-play" NIL payments for college athletes.
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The “Save College Sports” Executive Order and Its Impact on the Evolution of College Athletics Post-Alston
On July 24, 2025, President Trump signed the “Save College Sports” Executive Order (the “Executive Order” or “Order”), introducing the voice of ...
Threats are now part of college sports
When Behren Morton checks his DMs, he is mentally prepared for everything from undying devotion and love to full combat and assault.
Deal on ‘valid business purpose’ avoids threat of college NIL settlement heading back to court
The new agency vetting name, image and likeness deals in college sports reached an agreement Thursday that relaxes standards ...