Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) issued a report Monday that calls for the NCAA to make dramatic changes in how it handles college athletes’ health care.
Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY
LSU’s Ed Orgeron in position to reach at least $1.7 million in bonuses
Ed Orgeron in one game from leading LSU to the College Football Playoff. He is also in line to receive $1.7 million in bonuses if they win title.
Every bonus earned by NCAA football coaches in Football Bowl Subdivision so far this season
NCAA football coaches have started cashing in on bonuses in their contracts. Here’s a full list of those earned by Football Bowl Subdivision coaches.
California governor signs bill that makes it easier for college athletes to profit from name, likeness
The conflict raises myriad questions almost immediately in recruiting and scheduling, both of which occur years in advance in college sports.
California Assembly passes bill that brings state to verge of rules showdown with NCAA
The California Assembly passed a bill that would allow college athletes to more easily make money off their own likeness beginning in 2023.
NCAA says California schools could be banned from championships if bill isn’t dropped
The California State Assembly is considering a bill that would allow athletes to earn compensation for use of their own name, image or likeness.
Could Jeopardy! episode be bigger than biggest sports upset?
Two sports analytics professors studied James Holzhauer’s win streak and say a loss would be more unlikely than Buster Douglas beating Mike Tyson.
NCAA president Mark Emmert had net pay of $2.9 million in 2017 calendar year
The $2.9 million net compensation for NCAA president Mark Emmert was revealed when the college sports governing body revealed its tax return for 2017.
Notre Dame coach Mike Brey calls on schools to fire coaches who break NCAA rules
Notre Dame basketball coach Mike Brey called on schools to fire coaches that have been connected to NCAA rules violations in effort to clean up sport.
Pac-12 revenues drop by $12.5 million in 2018; could not offset loss of Rose Bowl money
Pac-12 revenue fell for 2018 as it could not fully offset loss of Rose Bowl payout; commissioner Larry Scott’s compensation up to $5.3 million.