Georgia Dominates Preseason Poll, While Defending Champions Michigan Start at Eighth Position
OAKLAND, Calif. — Attorneys defending a monumental settlement aimed at compensating college athletes clashed with opponents last week, dismissing their critiques as unfounded. The litigation centers around charges that the NCAA and five major athletic conferences violated antitrust laws, potentially costing athletes substantial earnings. The proposed agreement, if sanctioned, would see nearly $2.8 billion distributed to current and former athletes across a decade. A significant feature of the settlement would permit Division I schools to compensate athletes for their name, image, and likeness (NIL), with payments guided by a cap that is intended to grow … Read more