Thursday, November 21, 2024

Regulatory & Compliance

Gamechanger for College Hockey: NCAA Opens Doors to Canadian Junior Players 

In a landmark decision, the NCAA has lifted its long-standing eligibility ban on Canadian Hockey League (CHL) players, allowing them to compete in NCAA...

Should College Athletes Major in Their Sport? 

The idea of allowing college athletes to major in their sport has generated significant discussion over the years, with proponents advocating for recognition of...

Title IX Athletics Rule Changes — A Deep Dive into Recent Developments 

The U.S. Department of Education's Title IX athletics rule has faced significant delays, sparking debate and concern among educational institutions and athletic programs. Originally...

NCAA’s Decision to Remove Cannabis from Banned Substances List: Implications for Athletic Directors 

In a landmark decision, the NCAA Division I Council voted to remove cannabis from its list of banned substances for championships and postseason football,...

FHSAA Approves NIL Deals for High School Athletes

As an update to last week’s article “Paying High School Athletes”, which focused on the implications and opportunities of high school athletes’ compensation and...

The Future of Roster Sizes and Walk-Ons in College Football

As the landscape of college athletics continues to evolve, Southeastern Conference (SEC) football coaches are preparing for potential changes that could significantly impact roster...

Navigating Title IX in the New Revenue-Sharing Landscape for College Sports

The landscape of college athletics is on the verge of a seismic shift. With the House v. NCAA antitrust case nearing a settlement, the...

House v. NCAA Settlement: Implications for Smaller Schools, Non-Revenue Sports, and Women’s Athletics

The House v. NCAA antitrust settlement marks a monumental shift in college athletics. While this development promises to address long-standing inequities in athlete compensation,...

Paying High School Athletes

As the landscape of high school athletics evolves, the prospect of paying student-athletes through name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals is gaining traction. With...

The Debate Over Employment Status for College Athletes

The landscape of college athletics is facing another significant shift as the debate over whether college athletes should be considered employees intensifies. Recent legislative...