NCAA board: No plans to change age-based eligibility rule being challenged in court
Numerous lawsuits have been filed, arguing the rule unfairly limits athletes’ college careers.
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NCAA uses full-court press to protect branded phrases like ‘March Madness’
“Clean zones” have been created around tournament venues, where police are prepared to toss out vendors without a permit and others selling unlicensed gear bearing NCAA branding.
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NCAA considers allowing pro sports betting by student-athletes
The NCAA’s Division I Council announced a proposal in June that, if adopted in October, would change sports betting rules to permit student-athletes and staff members to bet on professional sports.
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How the proposed NCAA settlement will impact intellectual property law
Under the proposal, colleges for the first time would be able to pay student-athletes directly for their name, image and likeness rights.
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Circuit court ruling shakes up NCAA amateurism model
When a high-profile college athlete puts fans in the seats and drives up sports revenue at their universities, does it primarily benefit them or their schools? A Third Circuit Court of Appeals ruling earlier this month in Johnson v. National Collegiate Athletic Association examined that question and could put an end to the idea of […]
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Judge to make ruling in lawsuit against NCAA regarding age-eligibility rule
Two dozen men’s and women’s college basketball players are suing the Indianapolis-based NCAA, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.
Former IU QB drops lawsuit against NCAA after getting injunction to play despite gambling
The injunction last week had prevented the NCAA from enforcing its ruling that Brendan Sorsby was ineligible to play what would have been his final college season. He’ll now be able to apply for the NFL’s supplemental draft.
UPDATE: Former IU quarterback won’t play for Texas Tech after unprecedented legal fight over his eligibility for gambling
The decision came on the same day that the Indianapolis-based NCAA and Big 12 Conference filed lawsuits in different courts.
Former IU QB gets injunction vs. NCAA, could play for Texas Tech after gambling ineligibility
The NCAA said it strongly disagreed with the court’s ruling and “is deeply concerned about the damaging, far-reaching and broadly destabilizing ramifications of this outcome — which undermines and corrupts the integrity of sports.”
Indiana appeals court upholds trial court’s ruling in favor of NCAA over football head injury case
The case debated whether the NCAA had a duty to warn individual student athletes about the risks of football-related head trauma, which can lead to death.
Purdue football player loses antitrust case against NCAA
Atium “Bakyne” Coly, who started at right tackle for the Boilermakers the last two seasons, sued the NCAA after the association denied his request to play one more season.
Federal judge denies NCAA’s restraining order request to make DraftKings stop using ‘March Madness’
The complaint for trademark infringement was filed in the Southern District of Indiana last week.
Retired Faegre partner among 10 community volunteers honored with Be Better Awards
The awards from IBJ Media, in partnership with the Indiana Sports Corp. and NCAA, honor the legacy of the late civic leader Jim Morris.
NCAA asks court to stop DraftKings from using trademarked terms such as ‘March Madness’
The NCAA said in the complaint its trademarks are used to identify, brand, advertise and distinguish the tournaments across broadcast media, digital platforms, merchandise, sponsorships and licensed commercial activities.
Man who helped recruit players into sprawling NCAA basketball point-shaving scheme pleads guilty
The point-shaving scheme grew to involve more than 39 players on more than 17 different NCAA Division I men’s basketball teams, who then rigged and attempted to rig more than 29 games, prosecutors said.
A scheme to rig college basketball games has been uncovered. Here’s what we know
The charges filed in federal court in Philadelphia include bribery, wire fraud and conspiracy.
NCAA agrees to pay volunteer coaches $303M under proposed settlement
The class-action lawsuit would affect more than 7,700 men and women who worked as volunteer coaches in sports other than baseball, according to a motion for preliminary approval filed this week.
Indiana appeals court hears case over NCAA’s duty to warn athletes about head trauma
The estate of Christopher Riggs, a former Texas A&M football player who died in 2020 and was later diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, contends that the Indianapolis-based NCAA failed to warn athletes of known risks tied to repetitive head impacts.
NCAA delays rule change permitting college athletes to bet on professional sports
The delay comes less than a week after an NBA coach and player were arrested in a takedown of two sprawling gambling operations that authorities said leaked inside information about NBA athletes.
NCAA allows college athletes to bet on professional sports starting Nov. 1
This doesn’t change the NCAA rule forbidding athletes from betting on college sports.
State appeals court to hear case that accuses NCAA of wrongful death in football head injury
The case stems from the 2020 death of former college football player Christopher Riggs, who played at Texas A&M University from 1965 to 1968 and after death was diagnosed with Stage III/IV chronic traumatic encephalopathy.
NCAA moves closer to allowing college athletes to bet on pro sports
The Indianapolis-based NCAA moved a step closer Wednesday to allowing athletes and athletic department staff members to bet on professional sports.
IU safety Louis Moore wins court case in Texas making him eligible for the rest of season
Moore had filed suit in August, challenging the governing body’s five-year rule.
Athletes sue NCAA over redshirt rule in case that could cover thousands
The lawsuit filed Tuesday alleges the Indianapolis-based NCAA violates U.S. antitrust laws with how its redshirt rule covers playing time for athletes during five seasons of eligibility.