DOE memo says NIL payments must be proportionate between male, female athletes, but guidance could be short-lived
The nine-page fact sheet says NIL payments qualify as “athletic financial assistance which, under Title IX, must be made available to male and female student-athletes in a manner that is substantially proportionate to the number of students of each sex participating in interscholastic or intercollegiate athletics at that school.”
Dept. of Ed: Title IX Applies for NIL Payments, Must Be Proportional for All Athletes
The U.S. Department of Education published a memo on Thursday providing guidance regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation and its
Title IX memo throws wrench in plans for schools to pay NIL money directly to athletes
The nine-page memo from the department’s Office for Civil Rights said NIL money that goes to athletes should be treated the same as athletic financial aid — i.e., scholarships. It’s a position that, if it remains in place after President-elect Donald Trump takes office,
Department of Education releases memo on student-athlete NIL pay, Title IX compliance
The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights released a fact sheet on Thursday clarifying the rules of NIL payments and Title IX compliance.
NCAA Athlete NIL Pay Must Be Title IX Compliant, Dept. of Education Says
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has issued guidance regarding college athlete name, image and likeness, putting the onus on schools to ensure their male and female athletes receive proportionate NIL opportunities and resources—regardless of whether the funding comes from external sources.
Travis Hunter goes off about Carson Beck's NIL deal: 'Where is my $10 million?'
Colorado Buffaloes two-way star Travis Hunter recently expressed his disbelief and frustration over reports that former ...
Report: Quinn Ewers Turned Down $8M NIL Transfer Offer Before Entering 2025 NFL Draft
Quarterback Quinn Ewers reportedly turned down a hefty name, image and likeness (NIL) offer to transfer to a different school ...
Football coaches jostle for a say in NIL debate
A trade group representing thousands of football coaches at all levels of the sport has turned to K Street for help squeezing ...
Colorado AD 'Resistant' to Deion Sanders's Request for More NIL Money Amid Cowboys Interest
Deion Sanders may not be getting what he wants at Colorado. On Thursday, NFL Network's Jane Slater reported Sanders ...
Number of NFL Draft early entrants continues to decline in NIL era
With some Notre Dame and Ohio State players yet to declare, just 70 players have entered the 2025 NFL Draft early so far.
Texas QB Quinn Ewers reportedly turned down $8 million NIL offer to transfer
Ewers turned down an $8 million NIL offer to transfer to another school for his final year of eligibility, according to a ...
3 Purdue Men's Basketball Players Among Top-Selling Athletes at NIL Store in December
Braden Smith, Caleb Furst and Myles Colvin — were among the top-selling athletes for December at the NIL Store.
New Company Empowers Athletes In The Age Of NIL
Brands and Universities are scrambling to solidify financial terms to field competitive teams while maximizing revenues.