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As a high school athlete, Greensboro Grimsley quarterback Faizon Brandon already has the chance to earn a large sum of money from marketing his name, image and likeness, but he has been barred from doing so by state educational policy. (Associated Press file)
Oct 3, 2024

Ruling clears way for student-athletes to profit from NIL

RALEIGH — A judge in North Carolina has cleared the way for the state’s public-school athletes to profit off their fame in a court case involving a high school football […]

Jun 3, 2024

Back in action: Settlement allows multiple-transfer athletes to play

CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The NCAA and a coalition of states suing the organization have announced a proposed settlement of a lawsuit that would allow athletes to be immediately eligible to […]

The NCAA has recently been sued several times over antitrust issues. (Associated Press file)
May 10, 2024

Bill would protect NCAA, leagues from lawsuits

Two Republican congressmen introduced a bill Wednesday that would provide the NCAA, college conferences and member schools with federal protection from legal challenges that stand in the way of their […]

Gov. Roy Cooper had signed an executive order in July 2021 governing name, image and likeness compensation for college athletes. (Associated Press file)
Mar 12, 2024

After court case, Cooper rescinds NIL rules

RALEIGH — Gov. Roy Cooper has signed an executive order that rescinds state rules guiding name, image and likeness compensation for college athletes issued in July 2021 after the NCAA […]


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