Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott said officials need to decide if they’re prepared for sports seasons without all schools being able to field teams.
Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY
Florida governor signs bill on college athletes’ name, image and likeness
Governor DeSantis’ action will make Florida third state with this type of law, joining California and Colorado. It will go into effect July 1, 2021.
Three Mountain West Conference football programs fall under purview of California State University system announcement
The California State University system offered the first serious warning of how college sports may be impacted this fall by the coronavirus pandemic.
NCAA’s Mark Emmert says he can’t see sports starting if schools are online-only
NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: “If a school doesn’t reopen, then they’re not going to be playing sports.”
Coaches’ groups state opposition to temporary changes in NCAA Division I sport-membership rules
Coaches’ groups from non-revenue sports are opposed to some college commissioners’ requests to relax NCAA membership requirements during pandemic.
Coronavirus pandemic prompts NCAA to relax freshman-eligibility standards for 2020-21
The NCAA announced that it is reducing academic requirements incoming Division I freshman athletes will need to meet in order to play and practice.
Top NCAA management to take 20% pay cut amid lost revenue from coronavirus cancellations
Thursday, the NCAA announced it will reduce its direct distribution to Division I conferences and schools for 2020 to $225 million from $600 million.
NCAA grants waiver for all spring-sports athletes to receive extra year of eligibility
The Council faced several alternatives: Covering athletes in winter and spring sports; only athletes in their senior year; athletes in all classes.
NCAA slashes payouts to schools by $375 million in wake of coronarivus cancellations
NCAA is dealing with loss of revenue from cancellation of March Madness due to coronavirus pandemic. Tournament normally provides close to $1 billion.
Colorado governor signs college athlete name, image and likeness bill
Gov. Jared Polis of Colorado approved a bill to help college athletes profit off their names, images and likenesses. Law will take effect in 2023.