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50th anniversary of Title IX exposes how much work remains

The anniversary of landmark legislation is worth celebrating, but true gender equity remains elusive

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2022

Arch Manning Is Carving Out His Own Path With Texas Commitment

The scion of the U.S.’s QB dynasty made his decision without any fanfare, and without the influence of family ties.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2022

These Issues Will Define the Continued Fight for Gender Equity

On the 50th anniversary of the landmark law, there are still hurdles to clear and inequities to redress—these five issues will define the future.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 23, 2022

Top 2024 Hoops Prospect Naasir Cunningham Forging New Path

As schools come calling for Cunningham, the 6-foot-7 wing keeps his options open with an assist from NIL deals.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022

NBA Draft? Nah. He’s Following the Money, Right Back to School.

Bacot’s draft stock spiked at the NCAA tournament, but for this business major, riding the NIL bubble and sticking around Chapel Hill is a “no-brainer.”

Sports Illustrated · Jun 21, 2022

John Clay: Is there more anticipation for UK football than UK basketball?

We might be experiencing one of those rare summer occurrences in the Bluegrass, one in which there is more anticipation for the upcoming University of Kentucky football season than the UK basketball season.

Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022

Dior Johnson commits to Pitt, signs with WME for NIL representation

Dior Johnson's recruitment has come to an end with his announcement he will play for Pitt men's basketball.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2022

Michael Vick admits that NIL would have kept him at Virginia Tech longer

Michael Vick said that if he had an NIL deal, he would have remained at Virginia Tech for another year instead of going to the NFL draft.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 16, 2022

After almost a year, former Duke basketball players reflect on how NIL has changed game

DURHAM, N.C. — When the NCAA reversed course last summer to allow athletes to profit from their name, image and likeness, its No. 1 concern was preventing NIL from becoming a recruiting inducement.

Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2022

Vick Says He Would Have Stayed at Virginia Tech With NIL

The former No. 1 pick believes he could've benefitted from the NIL while in college.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 15, 2022