How Much Did Schools Really Make on EA Sports Video Games?
By now you’ve likely heard about the $40 million settlement between EA Sports/Collegiate Licensing Company and the current and former student athletes involved in three class action lawsuits. Estimates...
View ArticleNCAA Settles Sam Keller Case for $20 Million
The NCAA has reached a proposed $20 million settlement with current and former student athletes in the class action led by former ASU and Nebraska quarterback Sam Keller. If approved by Judge Claudia...
View ArticlePodcast: Saturday Millionaires, Episode 4
Texas A&M has been labeled a bully for going after a double-amputee cancer survivor using the 12th Man trademark. Here’s what you don’t know about the story…. Please note, Texas A&M originally...
View ArticleTexas A&M Wrongly Cast as Bully in 12th Man Trademark Dispute
Just one month ago, Texas A&M was depicted as a bully who got its thrills from suing double amputee cancer survivors. The story generated headlines like these: “Texas A&M threatens to sue...
View ArticleWhat the O’Bannon Ruling Means for the NCAA and College Sports
A federal judge ruled against the NCAA on Friday on the O’Bannon case, which deal with student athletes’ inability to be compensated for use of their names, images and likenesses. Although the judge...
View ArticleAre O’Bannon Ruling and Title IX at Odds?
One of the most complicated parts of the O’Bannon ruling against the NCAA stems from the fact that Judge Wilken did not have to take Title IX into account when she ordered stipends and trust funds for...
View ArticleThree Things the O’Bannon Ruling Does Not Mean
If you’re not inclined to read my full report on the ruling in the O’Bannon case that came down on Friday, you can probably get away with simply knowing what it does not mean. It does not mean all...
View ArticleAsk SportsBizMiss: volleyball profit, licensing naming rights, ticket revenue...
Until now, we haven’t had a mailbag feature here at BusinessofCollegeSports.com, but I do check the search terms people use to find our site almost every day. So many times I wish I could reach out to...
View ArticleAn Argument for Allowing Student Athletes to Profit from Endorsements
Guest post Earlier this year, a federal judge ruled in favor of all collegiate athletes featured in past EA Sports NCAA video games to receive payment for the use of their likeness. The settlement...
View ArticleNLRB Dismisses Northwestern Unionization Petition
Student athletes came the closest they’ve ever come to being classified as employees when Northwestern scholarship football student athletes petitioned the National Labor Relations Board in early 2014....
View ArticleIowa Swimming and Diving Student Athletes Continue Pursuing Title IX Lawsuit
UPDATE: Iowa has reinstated women’s swimming and diving In September, four female Hawkeye swimming and diving student athletes filed a complaint in district court alleging Title IX violations after...
View ArticleTop Sports Law Programs in the United States
This piece was co-authored by Dylan Harriger and Hayes Rule Disclaimer: In no way does The Business of College Sports endorse any of these law schools. The authors of this article currently attend...
View ArticleArkansas Becomes 11th State to Sign Name, Image and Likeness Legislation Into...
Arkansas is the 11th state to pass NIL legislation. The post Arkansas Becomes 11th State to Sign Name, Image and Likeness Legislation Into Law appeared first on Business of College Sports.
View ArticleFresno State Women’s Lacrosse Gets Partial Win in Court After Sport Cut
Fresno State women’s lacrosse was cut last fall alongside men’s tennis and men’s wrestling, but five members of the women’s lacrosse team decided to fight back with a Title IX lawsuit. The student...
View ArticleBreaking Down the NCAA’s Independent Accountability Resolution Process
How does this new process work? The post Breaking Down the NCAA’s Independent Accountability Resolution Process appeared first on Business of College Sports.
View Article$50 Million Title IX Lawsuit Filed Against LSU
LSU is facing multiple lawsuits that involve former head coach Les Miles. The post $50 Million Title IX Lawsuit Filed Against LSU appeared first on Business of College Sports.
View ArticleUConn Women’s Rowing Program Temporarily Saved from Permanent Cut Under Title IX
Will UConn's rowing team be saved permanently? The post UConn Women’s Rowing Program Temporarily Saved from Permanent Cut Under Title IX appeared first on Business of College Sports.
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