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Athlete Wealth & Biz

NIL and Taxes: What Student Athletes Need to Know

NIL income is taxable. A clear guide for student athletes on 1099s, self-employment tax, deductible expenses,…

NIL

NIL Rules by State: A Guide for Athletes and Parents

NIL rules vary by state with no single national law. Here is how they differ, what…

NIL

How Much Do College Athletes Make? NIL Earnings by Sport

What drives college athlete earnings, which sports generate the most NIL money, why some women’s sports…

NIL

The House v. NCAA Settlement, Explained: What Revenue Sharing Means

A plain-English guide to the House v. NCAA settlement: what it is, how revenue sharing lets…

NIL

NIL Collectives Explained: How They Work and Who Funds Them

What NIL collectives are, how they work, who funds them, and how they differ from brand…

College Sports

What Is the Transfer Portal? A Complete Guide

A complete guide to the college sports transfer portal: what it is, how it works, the…

High School

How to Get an NIL Deal in High School: A Step-by-Step Guide

A practical, step-by-step guide for high school athletes who want to land their first NIL deal…

NIL

NIL Explained: How College Athletes Actually Get Paid

A clear, complete guide to Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL): how college athletes get paid, how…

Olympics

Hammer Time in LA: Why This Weekend’s Grand Prix Might Be the Deepest Meet of the Summer

Olympic champions Camryn Rogers, Masai Russell, and Tara Davis-Woodhall headline a loaded USATF Los Angeles Grand…

Olympics

She Didn’t Walk Until Age 2. Now Hailey Robinson Is Racing at the Special Olympics USA Games.

Minnesota distance runner Hailey Robinson, who overcame early developmental challenges that delayed her first steps, will…

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