Athlete

New Mexico’s Open Government Foundation Files Lawsuits Demanding Transparency in College Athlete Revenue-Sharing Contracts

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In June 2021, the discussion around whether college athletes’ name, image, and likeness (NIL) contracts should be shielded from public disclosure took center stage. This conversation arose during a pivotal time as the NCAA accepted that athletes could earn endorsement income. At that moment, the Uniform Law Commission (ULC) was tasked with creating model legislation for states to use regarding NIL agreements, raising a critical legal question about the transparency of such contracts. The NCAA mandated that universities collect athletes’ NIL contracts to monitor compliance with existing regulations prohibiting pay-for-play arrangements. This requirement sparked considerable … Read more

Michigan High School Coaches Get CPR Certification as New Laws Boost Athlete Safety

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SAGINAW, Mich. — Coaches in Michigan high schools are about to undergo a change in their training as new legislative measures take effect, emphasizing the importance of emergency preparedness in athletics. Governor Gretchen Whitmer has enacted two bills, House Bills 5527 and 5528, mandating all head coaches and assistant coaches in high schools across the state to obtain certification in CPR and the use of automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Furthermore, the new laws require schools to establish emergency response teams composed of trained staff members, aimed at enhancing the safety of student-athletes. Local educators have … Read more

Transgender Athlete Takes Legal Stand Against NCAA and College Team Over Controversial Policies

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania — A former member of the women’s track and field team at Swarthmore College has initiated a lawsuit against the NCAA and the institution itself, raising significant implications regarding the participation of transgender athletes in collegiate sports. The legal action comes amid a broader national debate that has intensified over the rights of transgender individuals in competitive athletics. The lawsuit was filed by Evie Parts, who alleges that her removal from the track team on February 6, 2025, followed the announcement of a new NCAA policy on transgender participation. This change has led … Read more

Transgender Athlete Evelyn Parts Files Lawsuit Against Swarthmore College Over Track Team Controversy Amid NCAA Policy Changes

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Swarthmore, Pennsylvania — The Swarthmore College community is navigating legal challenges following a lawsuit filed by Evelyn Parts, a transgender athlete. Parts claims that the college removed her from the women’s track and field team due to a change in NCAA regulations that restricts male competitors from women’s sports. However, she was later reinstated to the team, raising questions about the college’s adherence to those rules. This lawsuit marks the third instance this month where a trans athlete has taken similar action against a U.S. college for being excluded from a women’s team. The situation … Read more