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A $2.8 billion settlement that lets schools directly pay athletes will change college sports forever. Here's how

A federal judge has approved the terms of an antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century.

The NCAA has reached a historic settlement that will allow colleges to directly pay athletes for the first time, marking a significant shift in the landscape of college sports. This agreement, which resolves three antitrust lawsuits, permits schools to share revenue with athletes, potentially up to $20 million annually per school starting in 2025. The settlement also expands the scope of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, enabling athletes to profit from their personal brands more freely. This move is seen as a response to ongoing legal pressures and changing attitudes towards amateurism in college sports, aiming to provide a more equitable system for athletes while maintaining the integrity of collegiate athletics.

Read the Full Fortune Article at:
https://fortune.com/2025/06/07/ncaa-settlement-college-athlese-directl-payments-nil-deals/