The Cold War Between NCAA And States Over Athletes' NILs

Over the past four years, the NCAA aggressively lobbied Congress to pass a uniform NIL standard. Roughly a dozen bills have been sponsored by Democrats and Republicans alike, though none has ever advanced to a vote. Consequently, it appears increasingly likely that the courts will be called upon once again to intervene.

9 minute read October 01, 2023 at 12:09 AM
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Andrew Hope/Michael A. Mora
The Cold War Between NCAA And States Over Athletes' NILs

A cold war has been brewing between the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) and state legislatures over college athletes' right to profit from their name, image and likeness (NIL). Over the past four years, the NCAA aggressively lobbied Congress to pass a uniform NIL standard.

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