College Sports Don't Need Saving: Here Are 7 Myths Fueling the Protect College Sports Act College sports are thriving, not dying, despite what politicians on both sides of the aisle are trying to tell you. Reason · Sep 22
Even in the era of NIL, college sports are stacked against student athletes—now lack of transparency is holding them back from a ‘fair market' Without collective bargaining agreements like in pro sports, college athletes are left to navigate NIL blindly. Fortune · Sep 20
College NIL bill moves forward on Senate floor A potentially landmark Senate college sports bill easily cleared a procedural hurdle on Tuesday, moving the bipartisan legislation one step closer to advancing out of the chamber. The Senate voted 74-24 on the procedural step, which opens a path to an eventual vote on passage. Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., one… Roll Call · Sep 15
Cruz, coaching legends make pitch for NIL bill on cusp of votes Senate advocates of a bipartisan college sports overhaul bill were joined by legendary coaches and current athletes Monday to try shoring up support for the legislation, which is expected on the chamber floor this month. “Some have asked why should Congress get in the middle of this? The answer is… Roll Call · Sep 14
Group of 6 Power Rankings: What Boise State, Western Michigan’s Dramatic Week 1 Losses Mean for CFP Race After one week of FBS action, which G6 programs lead the pack for the automatic College Football Playoff bid? Sports Illustrated · Sep 10
In a major increase, CSC clears more than $227M worth of NIL deals in July and August The College Sports Commission cleared more than $227 million worth of name, image and likeness deals in the two-month period ending August 31, nearly doubling the value of all the deals cleared over its first year of existence The Independent UK · Sep 9
Tennessee linebacker Arion Carter was suspended over a $427 flight—now he's donating that amount to charity for every tackle he makes this season Carter's girlfriend, Mariah Bryant, is nearing the end of treatment for stage 2 breast cancer. Fortune · Sep 9
The wild world of LSU: from tigers on the field to wooing ex-NFL players Recruiting ex-pros. Inflaming Ukraine-Russia tensions. Suing the SEC and being sued back. The school is adapting to a new reality – and also creating a new one The Guardian - US · Sep 4
College sports and 'amateurism' become the new 'professional' as an NFL player fights to return to school Pros going back to amateur sports? It’s not amateur in the first place, according to a sports historian. Fortune · Aug 29
Welcome to College Football’s $50 Million Era: Inside the Roster Spending Explosion SI surveyed insiders to find out what teams are really spending on players. Here’s a look at the Power 4 and notable Group of 6 teams. Sports Illustrated · Aug 27
Texas’s Cam Coleman Is Here to Help—in More Ways Than One The Longhorns wide receiver is ready to propel the Longhorns into national title contention. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Bryce Underwood Learned the Pursuit of Greatness from His Parents, Joe Burrow and ‘Fixer Upper’ SI caught up with the Michigan quarterback ahead of his sophomore year. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
Ranking College Football’s 25 Players With the Most to Prove—and the Most to Gain The pressure is on, from quarterbacks expected to lead title contenders to defensive wreckers capable of changing the course of a game. Sports Illustrated · Aug 26
States are pouring taxpayer dollars into college sports as athlete pay squeezes budgets A legal settlement last year allowed higher education institutions to directly pay athletes a total of about $20.5 million annually, on top of any scholarships and other NIL deals they receive The Independent UK · Aug 20
The Independent UK · Aug 19 A left tackle can make $4M in college football, not the NFL. Is this pay for play? College sports are undergoing a transformation with the rise of NIL deals, allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness
Reason · Aug 18 Meme After Meme Shows Jayden Daniels Made One of the Dumbest P.R. Fumbles in Sports History Plus: Why Kawhi Leonard and the Clippers are guilty, and why Shohei Ohtani is not
Sports Illustrated · Aug 14 Jayden Daniels’s Bizarre NIL Battle With LSU and 8 Other Things You May Have Missed Around the NFL This Week Rookie debuts, contract extensions and a controversial Seahawks signing underscored another busy week in the NFL.
The Economic Times · Aug 13 Jayden Daniels net worth 2026: How much does the Commanders QB make as LSU No. 5 jersey controversy erupts over cease-and-desist letter Jayden Daniels has taken action against LSU by issuing a cease-and-desist letter related to his name, image, and likeness. The controversy ignited when his old jersey number was reassigned to another athlete, leading Daniels' family to voice feelings of disappointment and disrespect over the decision. With a lucrative rookie contract…
Roll Call · Aug 10 NIL bill advocates see goal line in sight after recess After 16 wild hours that ended with a bipartisan college sports bill being punted in the middle of the night, President Donald Trump’s involvement was not enough to trigger votes on legislation he would like to add to his midterms and legacy sales pitches. As senators and senior aides bickered…
The Conversation · Aug 5 What critics of college athletes making money get wrong about name, image and likeness policies A lot has changed since college athletes began earning compensation in 2021.
Sports Illustrated · Aug 3 Why This Week Is So Important for the Future of College Sports A vote on the Protect College Sports Act is coming down to the wire before Congress recesses on Friday. Here’s what you need to know about the bill.
Roll Call · Aug 3 Thune doesn’t guarantee NIL bill votes this week even with SEC, Big Ten backing Senate Commerce Committee aides said Monday the full chamber could begin voting on a sweeping college sports bill before starting a monthlong summer break, but Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., stopped short of penciling it onto his packed pre-recess calendar. Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and ranking Democrat Maria Cantwell…
The Independent UK · Aug 1 SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate The Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences have agreed to support a Senate bill that seeks to regulate college sports, ending a breakneck week of negotiations and pulling the bipartisan measure out of what looked like a certain death spiral
Sports Illustrated · Jul 30 Why Dante Moore Delayed His NFL Career to Become a Better Quarterback The Oregon star returned to school to “to sharpen my tools” as the Ducks chase national championship aspirations.
The Economic Times · Jul 30 ChrysCapital acquires controlling 70.68% stake in Novartis' India listed unit in first majority pharma investment ChrysCapital has acquired a controlling interest in Novartis India Limited, representing its inaugural investment in India's pharmaceutical landscape. Following this acquisition, the company is set to unveil a fresh name and corporate identity. Vikas Gupta has been appointed as the new CEO, with plans to create a competitive branded generics…