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Livvy Dunne urges NIL collectives to give ‘equal opportunity for men and women’

In the world of collegiate athletics, many of its sports are viewed as pipelines to professional athletics. Among the roughly 24 sports sanctioned by the NCAA, a little under half offer a professional opportunity following graduation. For Livvy Dunne, the social media queen of college sports, her luck will ultimately run out upon her expected…

3 days ago0Comments BySteven McAvoy

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BYU coach Mark Pope reveals how lack of NIL support is costing recruits

As BYU heads into the competitive Big 12 next season, head basketball coach Mark Pope worries that BYU will struggle to compete with other top programs due to their lack of monetary backing through NIL. When asked if BYU is losing recruiting battles because of NIL, Pope responded, “The short answer is yes. Without getting…

3 days ago0Comments ByMichelle Newblom

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Zak Zinter says Michigan ‘is gonna compete with anybody in the NIL game’

Michigan offensive lineman Zak Zinter recently announced his return to Ann Arbor for one more season, and based on his recent comments, NIL may have played a factor in his decision. “Compared to the millions that I’d be leaving on the table in the NFL -- I mean, you really couldn't compare the two,” Zinter…

3 days ago0Comments ByDan Canova

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HBCU commissioner on NIL: ‘It definitely puts us at a disadvantage’

The implementation of NIL has allowed student-athletes to be paid for their name, image and likeness. However, since there aren’t too many restrictions on NIL at this moment, it has made it even more difficult for Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to compete with Power Five schools for the top recruits, especially because those…

3 days ago0Comments BySameer Kumar

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Marquette names Madison Dunker as first on-campus NIL general manager

Marquette has a new leader running the show when it comes to name, image and likeness. Madison Dunker, a former Big East All-Academic women’s soccer player who played at Marquette, is officially the first full-time, on-campus general manager of Marquette athletics’ NIL program by Altius Sports Partners. RELATED: Marquette men’s basketball, Dave & Buster’s team…

4 days ago0Comments ByDan Canova

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FanWord launches NIL database for student-athletes ahead of NCAA Tournament

For three weeks in March, the whole nation turns its attention to college basketball where one shot, upset or moment creates superstars in the industry. With NIL continuing to become an essential part of college athletics, FanWord, an athlete storytelling and branding company, has announced a new NCAA March Madness database. The database will provide…

4 days ago0Comments ByEgan Adler

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Aliyah Boston featured in Under Armour’s ‘Protect This House’ commercial

Under Armour announced earlier this week that it will be bringing back its “Protect This House” advertising campaign, which helped make the Baltimore-based brand very popular in the 2000s. Among those seen in the commercial was Aliyah Boston, who was featured alongside other big name stars around the game of basketball, such as Stephen Curry…

4 days ago0Comments BySameer Kumar

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Ohio State RB Miyan Williams joins Sean Clifford’s Limitless NIL for representation

Miyan Williams has no limit when it comes to NIL. On Monday, the Buckeyes star running back signed with Limitless NIL -- an agency founded by former Penn State quarterback Sean Clifford. Limitless NIL prides itself on being an agency “made for the players and founded by the players.” RELATED: Sean Clifford’s Limitless NIL set…

March 15, 20230Comments ByDan Canova

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Honest Game assists athletes with resources to achieve academic eligibility in NIL era

Navigating NCAA eligibility is a daunting process, especially with the new addition of NIL deals and ever-evolving regulations. This can make it challenging for high school student-athletes to stay up-to-date and compliant. Honest Game seeks to empower students to overcome those difficulties. Honest Game is a female-founded company that equips schools and student-athletes with the…

March 15, 20230Comments ByMichelle Newblom

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House to hold hearing on NIL with new NCAA president Charlie Baker

Federal lawmakers are taking a step forward toward controlling NIL. A spokesman for the House Energy and Commerce Committee told ESPN on Tuesday it will host a hearing to discuss NIL rights on March 29. While no information was provided as to who would testify at the hearing, new NCAA president Charlie Baker will make…

March 14, 20230Comments BySteven McAvoy

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