The NCAA is taking a big step toward allowing athletes to benefit from a name, image, or appearance

[ad_1]

The Division I board will meet on Wednesday to review and vote on the recommendation.

In states that have passed NIL-related laws – including Alabama, Florida, and Georgia – athletes could participate in NIL activities that are “in accordance with the law.”

In states that do not have a NIL law, athletes are free to engage in NIL activities, earn money from signing signatures or approval agreements, but schools and conferences in those states “can decide their own policies”.

The NCAA plans to introduce temporary compensation measures for student athletes by July 1

The changes come after the Supreme Court unanimously decided last week that student-athletes can receive training-related fees. The case could shape college sports by allowing more money from the $ 1 billion industry for athletes.

College sports raises billions of dollars from ticket sales, television contracts and products, and student supporters say players are being exploited and prevented from earning their talents.

The NCAA had argued that the expenditure ceilings in question were necessary to maintain the distinction between amateur and professional sports.

Sources

1/ https://Google.com/

2/ https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/28/us/ncaa-name-image-likeness-spt/index.html

The mention sources can contact us to remove/changing this article

[ad_2]

Related Posts