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Who is getting paid and how in the landmark settlement of NCAA antitrust cases

Highlights from the 100-page $2.78 billion settlement agreement filed between the NCAA, college sports’ wealthiest conferences and plaintiffs representing hundreds of thousands of former and … more

By The Associated Press | 7/26/24

Players and coaches talk with reporters during an NCAA college football news conference at the Big Ten Conference media days at Lucas Oil Stadium, Wednesday, July 24, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Doug McSchooler)

Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement

Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/26/24

Wisconsin gives AD Chris McIntosh a 5-year contract extension that includes pay raise

Wisconsin athletic director Chris McIntosh has signed a five-year contract extension that includes a pay raise. McIntosh’s contract will now run through June 30, 2029. He has served as … more

7/25/24

Electric vehicles may be known for being quiet, but a day at a Formula E race is anything but. The track is alight with activity, from engineers making final hardware adjustments to racecars flying past at speeds nearing 200 mph. For many in the automotive world, this electrifying atmosphere represents a lifelong goal of working in motorsports like Formula E. However, landing a position is incredibly competitive, and in a traditionally male-dominated space, it can be even more difficult for women to break through. Worldwide, female participation in motorsports is estimated at around 10%. (Photo: Business Wire)

Meet the Women Powering Nissan in Formula E

NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 25, 2024--Electric vehicles may be known for being quiet, but a day at a Formula E race is anything but. The track is alight with activity, from engineers … more

7/25/24

FILE - In this April 25, 2018, file photo, the NCAA headquarters is shown in Indianapolis. Houston Christian University's U.S. district court case might be just the beginning of the challenges the NCAA and the major conferences will face as they sort out how their schools will be able to potentially pay athletes. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Judge denies Houston Christian's objection to NCAA's $2.77 billion antitrust settlement agreement

A federal judged has denied the first objection to a $2.77 billion settlement of antitrust lawuits facing the NCAA and five power conferences, ruling against Houston Christian University’s motion … more

By RALPH D. RUSSO | 7/24/24

AP Sports Digest

The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more

7/24/24

Sports in extreme heat: How high school athletes can safely prepare for the start of practice, and the warning signs of heat illness

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Samantha Scarneo-Miller, West Virginia University(THE CONVERSATION) High school sports … more

Samantha Scarneo-Miller | 7/19/24

On Location Appointed as Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA World Cup 26™

ZURICH & NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 18, 2024--FIFA has appointed On Location, a global leader in premium experiences, hospitality and travel, as the Official Hospitality Provider of the FIFA … more

7/18/24

Champion Emerges in U.S. Department of Energy’s 2024 Cyberforce® Conquer the Hill®— Reign Edition

LEMONT, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024--After hours of cool-headed puzzling and problem-solving, Hunter Wittenborn, a student from the University of Alabama at Huntsville, emerged as champion of … more

7/16/24

The IAC AV-24, a racecar driven by AI, sets autonomous record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. (Photo: Business Wire)

Indy Autonomous Challenge AI Racecar Presented by Bridgestone Sets Autonomous Hillclimb Record at the Goodwood Festival of Speed

GOODWOOD, England--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 16, 2024--On a busy Sunday afternoon, in front of a global audience of motorsport enthusiasts, The Indy Autonomous Challenge’s (IAC) self-driving AV-24 … more

7/16/24

California Daybook

Associated Press California Daybook for Monday, Jul. 15.The daybook is for planning purposes only and is not intended for publication or broadcast. You should verify any event you plan to … more

7/15/24

Improbable Media Signs University of Alabama Quarterback Jalen Milroe

NEW YORK & TUSCALOOSA, Ala.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 12, 2024--Improbable Media - a media company that empowers athletes to be the driving force in their own narrative - announced today the addition … more

7/12/24

AP Sports Digest

The highlights of the AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more

7/12/24

FILE - Signage at the headquarters of the NCAA is viewed in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that some college athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws. The court says a test should be developed to differentiate students who play college sports for fun from those whose effort “crosses the legal line into work” that benefits the school. The NCAA had hoped to have the case dismissed.(AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

US appeals court says some NCAA athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws

A U.S. appeals court in Philadelphia has ruled that some college athletes may qualify as employees under federal wage-and-hour laws. The court says a test should be developed to differentiate … more

By MARYCLAIRE DALE | 7/11/24

Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Welcomes The University of Notre Dame to its Partner Consortium

PHILADELPHIA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jul 8, 2024--Comcast announced today that The University of Notre Dame has joined the partner consortium for Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech, powered by Boomtown as the … more

7/8/24

Toledo adding women's rowing as varsity sport for 2025-26 season

Toledo is adding women’s rowing as a varsity sport, bringing the first new sport to the school in two decades at a time when many athletic departments are prepping for budget hits. Athletic … more

7/2/24

The Catholic Church is using the upcoming Paris Olympics to engage young people − but several popes have already promoted sports as a way to teach Christian values

Eds: This story was supplied by The Conversation for AP customers. The Associated Press does not guarantee the content.A. Jaime Morales Jr., University of Connecticut(THE CONVERSATION) As the … more

A. Jaime Morales Jr. | 7/2/24

5 questions after the NCAA’s $2.75B settlement to pay college athletes

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)Nikolas R. Webster, University of Michigan and Richard Paulsen, University of … more

Nikolas R. Webster | 7/1/24

Today in Sports - LeBron James agrees to a 4-year $154m deal with the L.A, Lakers

Today in Sports, July 1 - LeBron James agrees to a 4-year $154m deal with the L.A, Lakers more

By The Associated Press | 6/30/24

AP Sports Digest

The highlights of Friday's AP Sports report. An up-to-the minute listing of all stories planned, including games and events, is available in Coverage Plan on AP Newsroom, … more

6/28/24