We are watching college baseball change — and not for the better
Few observers, if any, would argue that of all the so-called major college sports, baseball has remained the least affected by money and greed. It has remained closest to the…
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey: NCAA ‘distracted’ by NIL-related cases, needs to focus on ‘big realities’
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey says the NCAA should focus on the “big realities” in college athletics rather than pursuing individual cases of recruiting violations of the association’s name, image and…
NIL database, uniform contracts, registry among concepts explored in NCAA meetings
A database of NIL activity, uniform contracts for deals and a registry for those participating in the space – including for agents and collectives – were among the primary concepts…
While Congress and NCAA squabble, NIL collectives lead push on revenue sharing
Name, image and likeness (NIL) is at the center of a two-day stakeholders meeting that began Tuesday. While no report or legislation is expected immediately from the gathering, administrators and…
SEC commish Greg Sankey rails against lack of NIL progress as college sports leaders struggle for answers
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — In late June, the next step in college sports’ pursuit of solutions for name, image and likeness (NIL) unfolded in a large conference room within NCAA headquarters…
SEC Media Days 2023: Greg Sankey stumps for federal NIL help, updates conference’s stance on expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- SEC commissioner Greg Sankey is not only the face of college football's most influential conference but is also one of the most powerful voices in college athletics.…
IRS Says Donations Made to Nonprofit NIL Collectives Are Not Tax Exempt
In news that could rock the world of name, image and likeness, the Internal Revenue Service suggests that nonprofit NIL collectives offering tax deductions could be breaking the law. Tap…
NCAA made a ‘big mistake’ by not setting up framework for NIL compensation, new president says
WASHINGTON (AP) — NCAA President Charlie Baker said Thursday he wants a federal law to regulate the way college athletes can be compensated for endorsement deals that creates a registry…
NIL Summit generates predictions of more dramatic changes on college landscape
ATLANTA (AP) — Only days before a contingent of Southeastern Conference coaches and administrators will ask for federal help in regulating the expanding ability of college athletes to earn money…
SEC commissioner Greg Sankey decries state-by-state NIL laws, calls for uniformity
There is a growing chorus of coaches and administrators across college sports clamoring for national standards in NIL practices. SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey has taken up his part. Tap below…