Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY

Alabama is increasing its pay to its football assistants under Nick Saban by more than $1.4 million, bringing the total to almost $7.5 million

Gonzaga, which lost in last year’s Sweet 16, grabs the No. 1 seed in the West Regional, with Michigan taking No. 2 and Texas Tech the No. 3 seed.

Judge’s ruling a partial victory for plaintiffs, but does not create opportunity for unlimited compensation for playing college sports.

Kansas basketball player Silvio De Sousa, who had been connected to a corruption case involving Adidas, was penalized because of payments to guardian.

SEC tax records show a conference record of $660 million in revenue for fiscal 2018, but reports from Big Ten schools show greater revenue distribution.

UConn football coach Randy Edsall earned $56,000 in bonuses for the on-field performance of his team, which went 1-11 on the season.

But private schools and other programs may face significant bill following new guidance from the Treasury Department and IRS.

In 2019, Dana Holgorsen’s contract with Houston is set to pay him $1.1 million more than any football coach at a public school outside Power Five.

Assistant football coaches will take home more cash because of big-money incentive bonuses as Ohio State’s Greg Schiano is in line for $446,250 in just bonuses.