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NCAA Will Cede Enforcement of Amateurism Rules If Settlement Passes

The NCAA will cede enforcement authority of its amateurism rules if the House settlement is granted final approval. Speaking at the Knight Commission meeting on Tuesday, NCAA President Charlie Baker confirmed the organization will no longer police amateurism if the settlement goes through, ceding it to the Power Conferences and the College Sports Commission they’ve […]

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NCAA Will Cede Enforcement of Amateurism Rules If Settlement Passes

The NCAA will cede enforcement authority of its amateurism rules if the House settlement is granted final approval.

Speaking at the Knight Commission meeting on Tuesday, NCAA President Charlie Baker confirmed the organization will no longer police amateurism if the settlement goes through, ceding it to the Power Conferences and the College Sports Commission they’ve created.

The commission will govern the new rules related to the revenue-sharing cap and NIL collective deals, while the NCAA will retain enforcement in other areas such as academic eligibility, in-game sports rules, sports betting, and it will continue to run championships.

“The power conferences’ response to [the lawsuit] is to create an entity, the College Sports Commission,” Baker said, according to Front Office Sports’ Amanda Christovich. “The point behind that was to have an entity that would see the cap management system and the third-party NIL system. Have rules associated with both. Create enforcement parameters for violating those rules under the rubric that would be the theoretical injunction.”

The College Sports Commission will own “NIL Go,” the clearinghouse software created by Deloitte to determine whether or not a NIL deal tabled by a collective or booster is offering fair-market value, or if the deal is actually pay-for-play disguised as NIL, according to Front Office Sports.

Front Office Sports also reports that athletes, schools and third-party NIL entities could challenge the clearinghouse and revenue-sharing cap in court on antitrust grounds—problems previously handled by the NCAA, but will now be dealt with by the Power Conferences.

If an athlete, school or a third-party violates salary cap rules or offer pay-for-play NIL deals, the yet-to-be-named CEO of the College Sports Commission would have the final say on the penalty, according to ESPN.

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Seattle Drafts LSU Star Third Overall

Image credit: Kade Anderson (Photo by Eddie Kelly/ ProLook Photos) Though he didn’t go first overall, Kade Anderson didn’t have to wait very long to hear his name called, as the Mariners selected the star LSU lefthander with the third-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday. A draft-eligible sophomore, Anderson last year as […]

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Though he didn’t go first overall, Kade Anderson didn’t have to wait very long to hear his name called, as the Mariners selected the star LSU lefthander with the third-overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft on Sunday.

A draft-eligible sophomore, Anderson last year as a freshman showed flashes of his tantalizing stuff and pitched to a 3.99 ERA with 59 strikeouts across 38.1 innings. In 2025, however, he took his game to another level and compiled a 3.18 ERA with a nation-leading 180 strikeouts against just 35 walks across 119 innings. Anderson took home a litany of postseason awards and was a first team all-SEC selection, a first team all-American and BA’s College Pitcher of the Year.

Anderson has a slender frame at 6-foot-2, 185 pounds with some present strength in his lower half. He has a simple delivery in which he starts with his shoulders almost square to the first base dugout. Anderson begins his motion with an extremely small sidestep that leads into a high leg lift. He has a short and compact arm action and attacks from a high three-quarters slot with above-average arm speed. Anderson’s fastball sits in the 92-95 range, but has been up to 97 with plus carry in the top of the zone. 

The biggest revelation in Anderson’s arsenal in 2025 was his mid-80s slider—a pitch he threw just two percent of the time in 2024. It emerged as an above-average offering that flashes plus with lateral life, and it garnered a 31% miss rate. Anderson’s upper-70s, high-spin curveball is a plus pitch that has great pure spin rates, excellent depth and distinct shape from his slider. Anderson rounds out his arsenal with a mid-80s changeup that also took a step forward in his sophomore season. It’s an above-average fourth pitch that flashes plus with tumbling life, and it’s especially effective against righthanded hitters. Anderson’s curveball and changeup also generated impressive whiff rates of 35% and 48%, respectively.

Anderson is a plus strike-thrower who has an above-average feel for his entire four-pitch mix. Perhaps the only blemish on Anderson’s resume is the fact that he’s already had Tommy John surgery. He’s a high-probability starter with physical projection, and an exciting blend of strikes and stuff that gives him potential front-end of the rotation upside.



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Longhorns baseball commits Gavin Fein, Kayson Cunningham drafted in 1st round of MLB Draft

Two of the centerpieces of Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle’s 2025 recruiting class are likely going pro before ever arriving onto the 40 Acres. Both Gavin Fein and Kayson Cunningham were drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Third baseman Fein was drafted No. 12 by the Texas Rangers. Cunningham, a shortstop, […]

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Two of the centerpieces of Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle’s 2025 recruiting class are likely going pro before ever arriving onto the 40 Acres. Both Gavin Fein and Kayson Cunningham were drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Third baseman Fein was drafted No. 12 by the Texas Rangers. Cunningham, a shortstop, was drafted No. 18 by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fein, of The Temecula (Calif.) Great Oaks, has been committed to the Longhorns for nearly four years. As a senior, he hit .358 with 16 RBIs and five home runs. In 2024, his brother Dylan was drafted in the seventh round by the A’s.

Cunningham, a San Antonio Johnson product, committed to the Longhorns in June of 2024. He hit an astounding .509 as a senior, with 27 RBIs and 39 runs scored. He also stole 21 bases on 25 attempts. Cunningham was both the Gatorade Player of the Year and USA Baseball Player of the Year.

Neither player is expected to end up playing for the Longhorns now. First round money in the MLB Draft is higher than any college baseball player could make via NIL.

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Georgia star Tre Phelps forgoes 2025 MLB Draft, will return to Bulldogs in 2026

Tre Phelps has announced his return to Georgia baseball in 2026. He was previously considered an MLB Draft prospect as a draft-eligible sophomore. “Let’s run it back,” he posted on X followed by a graphic. 2026 will be his third season with the program. Phelps was used in multiple spots on defense during the 2025 […]

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Tre Phelps has announced his return to Georgia baseball in 2026. He was previously considered an MLB Draft prospect as a draft-eligible sophomore.

“Let’s run it back,” he posted on X followed by a graphic. 2026 will be his third season with the program.

Phelps was used in multiple spots on defense during the 2025 season. He started 50 games for the Bulldogs including 17 at first base, 12 in left field, 10 in right field and two at third base. He played nine games as the Bulldogs designated hitter as well.

He finished the 2025 season batting .318 with 14 doubles, one triple, 10 home runs and 44 RBI. He was at one time considered a potential first-round draft choice after his freshman season after being named to the First Team Freshman All-American and averaging a .353 batting average with 12 home runs, 40 RBI and a .699 slugging percentage in 42 games.

“After standing out with the ability to make both consistent contact and hard contact as a freshman, Phelps has regressed in both regards this spring,” his MLB scouting report reads. “He’s trying to do too much at the plate, chasing too many pitches and letting his right-handed swing get too long and uphill. He showed the possibility of becoming a solid hitter with power to match a year ago but has struggled mightily with non-fastballs in 2025.

“Phelps displays fringy speed out of the batter’s box but is closer to solid once he gets going. He moves well in the field and shows soft hands and a strong if sometimes inaccurate arm, but he loses focus much too often.”

Phelps will have two seasons of college baseball eligibility if he chooses to use it. This past season, he helped lead Georgia to a 43-17 (18-12, SEC), advancing through and hosting the Athens Regional as the No. 7 national seed in the NCAA Tournament.

Despite the Bulldogs season ended earlier than anticipated, Phelps had a strong showing in the regional matchup, being named to the NCAA Athens Regional All-Tournament Team after batting .538 (7-for-13) with five runs scored, two doubles, two home runs and five RBIs across three games.

Phelps decision comes on the day of the 2025 MLB Draft, which is being held on July 13-14 in Atlanta, as part of MLB’s All-Star week. Coverage of the annual event will begin at 6 p.m. ET live on ESPN and the MLB Network.



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How Big 12 football players are adapting to revenue-sharing

FRISCO, Texas — It’s been close to two weeks since revenue-sharing officially became a dynamic element in college athletics as part of the groundbreaking House settlement, and everyone involved is still getting their feet under them. It’s become a significant moment in intercollegiate athletics, with a Big 12 athletic director comparing it to historic events […]

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FRISCO, Texas — It’s been close to two weeks since revenue-sharing officially became a dynamic element in college athletics as part of the groundbreaking House settlement, and everyone involved is still getting their feet under them.

It’s become a significant moment in intercollegiate athletics, with a Big 12 athletic director comparing it to historic events like the creation of the NCAA (1906), the introduction of athletic scholarships (1956), Title IX (1972), the NCAA v. Board of Regents case (1984), and the Fair Pay to Play Act for NIL (2019).

Institutions across the country had been working around the clock to prepare for the introduction of rev-share on July 1. That mandated educating athletes on the challenges they’ll face, including handling NIL through an online clearinghouse called NIL Go.

Schools now can directly pay athletes, with a cap set at $20.5 million. Most Power 4 programs will allocate a significant portion of that revenue pool toward football, approximately 75%, although this varies from school to school. Those institutions aren’t required to reveal what they’re paying players.

While the topic of money can be a sensitive subject, the players know they’re prepared.

“The topic of money is never really a discussion we intended to have, but they do a good job educating us on the changes or what’s to come,” said UCF linebacker Keli Lawson.

Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels discusses the education he and his teammates have received about NIL and revenue-sharing during the Jayhawks' news conference at Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Matt Murschel/Orlando Sentinel)
Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels discusses the education he and his teammates have received about NIL and revenue-sharing during the Jayhawks’ news conference at Big 12 Football Media Days at The Star in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. (Matt Murschel/Orlando Sentinel)

For many institutions, education extends beyond traditional academics, embracing a holistic approach where player-development personnel collaborate closely with athletes to equip them for the multifaceted challenges they will encounter in their lives and careers.

“These life skills developments are about putting us in situations to be able to develop a part of our life that we probably weren’t taught growing up, such as creating an LLC [Limited Liability Company]. How do savings work? How does credit work? How are you able to build your credit when you’re trying to buy a home? How do you go about doing something like that? What is the difference between a lease and renting?” said Kansas quarterback Jalon Daniels.

Revenue-sharing payments, like NIL deals, are taxable income that athletes must report on their tax returns.

“They’re not just giving money and saying, ‘Here, do whatever you want with it.’ They’re putting us in situations to build a plan and find out what we can do with our finances rather than just going out and saying, ‘Oh, dang, I just got this much money. Let me go ahead and blow it all,’ and then realize that you’ll have taxes later down the line,” Daniels added.

The Big 12 recently has entered into a multi-year partnership with PayPal, which will facilitate revenue-sharing payments from universities to their athletes through the popular online payment platform. This agreement will also enable athletes to receive NIL payments seamlessly.

Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark said West Virginia was one of the first schools in the conference to utilize PayPal’s HyperWallet.

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“Two weeks ago, they brought in a couple of people to talk to us about the revenue sharing because there have been so many changes,” said West Virginia receiver Jaden Bray. “We have to switch to a whole new app. We’ve got to upload everything. There’s so much stuff. So they do a great job of teaching us.”

Daniels believes this new opportunity will prepare him for a possible career in the NFL.

“It’s a better chance, a better time for you to learn in college when you’re making hundreds of thousands of dollars than when you go to the NFL and you start making 10s of millions of dollars. What are you going to do with it then?” he said.

That said, some coaches warn their players against falling prey to unsavory third-party elements, especially like an agent.

“Some of these guys are taking 20-to-25% [of their income] from these guys,” said Utah coach Kyle Whittingham. “That’s outlandish. It should be 3-to-5% just like the NFL, and certification would be an absolute step in the right direction.”

Originally from Germany, UCF offensive lineman Paul Rubelt faces limitations with NIL and revenue-sharing due to his status as an international student. However, he remains unfazed by the opportunities his teammates can seize that are often more lucrative.

“I’ve gotten so much through the school,” Rubelt said. “We get gear. We get free food. We receive disbursements, such as scholarship money and housing. That’s a lot of stuff and a free degree. I’m on my second degree now, so that’s more than I can ask of being an international student.”

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Rublet sees a significant advantage to revenue-sharing.

“It’s awesome for players to get,” he added. “Can it be out of control? Probably. So there are good [things] and bad [things].”

Throughout it all, it still comes down to what is accomplished on the field, according to Oklahoma State coach Mike Gundy.

“The teams and coaches who can put that aside will focus on coaching and playing football and find a way to come together to get the best chance to win. That’s the only way I think we can handle the monetary side of college football at this time,” he said.

Please find me on X, Bluesky or Instagram @osmattmurschel. Email: mmurschel@orlandosentinel.com. Sign up for the Sentinel’s Knights Weekly newsletter for a roundup of all our UCF coverage.



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Matt Painter on Tampering in College Basketball

Many have described the current state of college athletics as the “Wild West,” with players entering the transfer portal at high rates and coaches attempting to poach student-athletes from other rosters. Like many, Purdue’s basketball program has been a victim of that, according to coach Matt Painter. During an interview with Big Ten Network recently, […]

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Many have described the current state of college athletics as the “Wild West,” with players entering the transfer portal at high rates and coaches attempting to poach student-athletes from other rosters. Like many, Purdue’s basketball program has been a victim of that, according to coach Matt Painter.

During an interview with Big Ten Network recently, Painter was asked about the current landscape of college basketball and how he’s been able to retain so much talent on his roster. It’s not always easy, especially with other coaches trying to recruit players off his team.

“I never try to recruit somebody off of somebody else’s team, but yet, we have people who try to recruit our guys,” Painter told Big Ten Network. “Then they see you on the road, text you, or whatever, and act like they’re friends.”

Painter didn’t mention any names or if any of those poachers were successful in their recruiting process. He acknowledged that it’s not only happening to Purdue, but it’s occurring all across the country.

While it might be tempting to return the favor, Painter said he doesn’t want to stoop to that level when it comes to assembling a roster.

“I think that’s the one thing that you’ve got to be able to do, you have to be honest with your players, but you also have to be honest with your peers,” he said. “It’s not just something that’s happening to me or Purdue basketball, it’s happening to a lot of people. You can’t become one of those people, you have to set the example for your guys.”

Despite the attempts to recruit players from Purdue’s roster, the Boilermakers return 86% of their offensive production from last season. They’re led by Big Ten Player of the Year Braden Smith, first-team All-BIg Ten selection Trey Kaufman-Renn and All-Big Ten honorable mention Fletcher Loyer.

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Two Longhorns baseball commits drafted in first round of MLB Draft

Two of the centerpieces of Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle’s 2025 recruiting class are likely going pro before ever arriving onto the 40 Acres. Both Gavin Fein and Kayson Cunningham were drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft. Third baseman Fein was drafted No. 12 by the Texas Rangers. Cunningham, a shortstop, was […]

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Two of the centerpieces of Texas baseball coach Jim Schlossnagle’s 2025 recruiting class are likely going pro before ever arriving onto the 40 Acres. Both Gavin Fein and Kayson Cunningham were drafted in the first round of the 2025 MLB Draft.

Third baseman Fein was drafted No. 12 by the Texas Rangers. Cunningham, a shortstop, was drafted No. 18 by the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Fein, of The Temecula (Calif.) Great Oaks, has been committed to the Longhorns for nearly four years. As a senior, he hit .358 with 16 RBIs and five home runs. In 2024, his brother Dylan was drafted in the seventh round by the A’s.

Cunningham, a San Antonio Johnson product, committed to the Longhorns in June of 2024. He hit an astounding .509 as a senior, with 27 RBIs and 39 runs scored. He also stole 21 bases on 25 attempts. Cunningham was both the Gatorade Player of the Year and USA Baseball Player of the Year.

Neither player is expected to end up playing for the Longhorns now. First round money in the MLB Draft is higher than any college baseball player could make via NIL.

Follow us on X (formerly Twitter) at @LonghornsWire.





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