college athletics

The monumental decision sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.

The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, which oversees some 83,000 athletes competing in more than 25 sports, is thought to be the first college sports organization to take such a step.

Nearly 20 states will soon allow NCAA athletes to accept cash for the use of their image, name and likeness. Many say the result will be unfair advantages for some schools unless Congress acts.

"If there is to be college sports in the fall, we need to get a much better handle on the pandemic," said NCAA President Mark Emmert.

The University of Oklahoma has been testing football players and staff members for the coronavirus weekly since returning for voluntary workouts on July…

The Ivy League has put all sports on hold until at least January, while Stanford plans to discontinue 11 of its 36 varsity programs after this academic year.

The change could be in place by the 2021-22 school year, as the NCAA backs measures that would let student-athletes be paid for their name, image and likeness.

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