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NiJaree Canady signs another $1 million NIL deal with Texas Tech

According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, NiJaree Canady has signed another $1 million NIL deal with Texas Tech. Canady’s manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management, told ESPN about the new contract with Texas Tech’s NIL collective, the Matador Club. “Nija Canady is the most electrifying player in softball. She’s box office and she […]

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According to a report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, NiJaree Canady has signed another $1 million NIL deal with Texas Tech.

Canady’s manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management, told ESPN about the new contract with Texas Tech’s NIL collective, the Matador Club.

“Nija Canady is the most electrifying player in softball. She’s box office and she goes out every day and competes. The decision to stay at Tech was not difficult. This program has taken care of her. They have showed how much she is appreciated. The entire staff, her teammates, the school in general have been great. Tonight she is playing for a national championship and she is making history. Everything she wants from this game she can get here at Texas Tech.”

The news comes as Texas Tech is just hours away from taking the field to compete for the program’s first-ever national championship. But in order to take home college softball’s biggest prize, Canady and the Red Raiders will need to dispose of the Texas Longhorns in a winner-take-all Game 3 tonight in Oklahoma City.

You can read the full report from ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne on Canady’s new NIL deal here.

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Texas A&M Commit Joins Fellow WRs With Unique NIL Deal

The NIL era of college sports is simply fascinating. Less than a decade ago, the thought of high school athletes being able to profit off of NIL seemed unfathomable. Now, though, it’s commonplace, and a Texas A&M Aggies commit is getting in on the fun. Madden Williams – a four-star wide receiver from St. John […]

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Madden Williams – a four-star wide receiver from St. John Bosco High School in Bellflower, Calif. – has signed an NIL deal with Adidas as part of the Adizero Class of 2025, with “an emphasis on speed,” according to On3. He’s one of five wideouts in the class, joining Tristen Keys (LSU commit), Chris Henry Jr. (Ohio State), Calvin Russell and Kayden Dixon-Wyatt (Ohio State). Linebacker Tyler Atkinson is the lone non-receiver in the group.

As part of the program, Williams will participate in various campaigns throughout the year and represent the Adidas brand throughout his senior season. He, along with several other players in this class, signed with Adidas last year as part of the Adizero 7 roster.

Williams, the No. 32 receiver in the class according to On3’s rankings, is far from the only Aggie to sign a big NIL deal recently. Last month, quarterback Marcel Reed signed a unique NIL deal with private jet company ENG Aviation Group, and will help educate the public on organ donation.

“I’m really excited to team up with ENG Aviation,” Reed said in a statement. “It’s an honor to work with a local Texas company that’s doing something so important—helping save lives through organ donation. Their mission to save lives is something I wanted to join in on, and for us, this isn’t just a sponsorship—it’s a chance to make a real difference together, and I’m all in.”

Wide receiver KC Concepcion, who transferred in from NC State this offseason, has also reportedly earned $2.5 million in NIL money from brands such as Topps and Fanatics.

Williams has drawn praise from scouts for his route running and ability to make contested catches, putting his height of 6-foot-2 to good use. He’s not the fastest receiver in the world, but he more than makes up for that in other areas of his game.

The Aggies’ 2026 recruiting class currently ranks fourth in the country in On3’s rankings, and features three four-star wide receivers. In addition to Williams, they also have Aaron Gregory from Georgia and Mike Brown from Houston.

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CLEMSON — The NCAA vs House Settlement will go into effect on Tuesday, July 1, signaling a new era for college athletics. The settlement is supposed to mark a significant shift, formally ending the NCAA’s long-standing amateurism model and allowing for direct payment to athletes. The settlement calls for damages to former athletes, too, as the […]

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The settlement calls for damages to former athletes, too, as the NCAA, along with the SEC, Big Ten, ACC, Big 12 and the Pac 12 agreed to pay $2.8 billion in damages to former athletes who were prevented from earning compensation for their name, image and likeness (NIL) prior to 2021. This will be paid out over the next 10 years.

Starting on Tuesday, Division I schools that opt-in to the settlement can directly compensate student-athletes up to a revenue-sharing cap, initially set at $20.5 million per school. This cap is expected to increase annually.

The settlement also dealt with NIL rule modifications, as the NCAA can still restrict NIL payments from school-associated entities like booster collectives, while other third parties can enter NIL deals with student-athletes. These deals must be reported and approved by the school as part of a fair-market value.

However, the last part of the settlement might take a hit thanks to Friday’s United States Supreme Court ruling in the Trump v. CASA, Inc., case. This ruling primarily addressed the use of nationwide injunctions, a legal tool lower courts had used to block some of President Donald Trump’s policies.

The ruling against nationwide injunctions affects the NCAA because many such injunctions have been granted against its rules in recent years, particularly in cases involving NIL. For example, a Tennessee federal district court had previously issued a nationwide injunction preventing the NCAA from enforcing its NIL rules.

While the House settlement aims for stability, potential future conflicts could arise, particularly related to Title IX and how revenue is distributed between male and female athletes.

Twelve female athletes are in the process of appealing the House settlement, which was finalized on June 6. The women are arguing the structure of damages payments violates Title IX’s gender equity statute.

On June 11, CBS Sports reported eight athletes have signed onto the motion to appeal and at least six of whom were women that played at the College of Charleston. Two others are from Vanderbilt and Virginia.

Despite the appeals, the NCAA is optimistic the settlement ruling by Judge Claudia Wilken will be upheld.

As CBS Sports reported, the House settlement used a formula to determine how to distribute money. Football and men’s basketball athletes who received full scholarships at Power Five schools from June 15, 2016, to Sept. 15, 2024, are set to receive 90 percent of the more than $2 billion settlement. Women’s basketball athletes will receive 5 percent, and all other athletes will split the remaining 5 percent.

The female athletes filing the appeal are part of the third class. Most played volleyball or soccer at their respective schools.

Wilken wrote in the settlement approval that there’s nothing in the settlement itself that forces schools to contradict Title IX. She overruled objections that specifically claimed the settlement itself did not properly follow Title IX.

Instead, the settlement left the defining of Title IX compliance up to the schools and governing bodies.

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LSU has earned title as college baseball’s premier program – Tar Heel Times

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On a hair dryer of a Sunday afternoon in the town that every June becomes de facto Baton Rouge North, the LSU Tigers didn’t merely win a Men’s CWS national championship. Nor was it merely their eighth overall. The title they really won was that of Greatest Ever College Baseball Program. “This city feels like home to us,” said former LSU coach Skip Bertman.
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Two Colorado freshman to appear in EA Sports’ College Football 26

In the NIL era, players relish the opportunities they receive to make a profit off their name, but there is one deal that might trump any other. That is the ability to play as yourself in a video game, or more specifically, EA Sports’ latest installment, College Football 2026. Advertisement On Friday, incoming Colorado freshmen […]

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In the NIL era, players relish the opportunities they receive to make a profit off their name, but there is one deal that might trump any other.

That is the ability to play as yourself in a video game, or more specifically, EA Sports’ latest installment, College Football 2026.

On Friday, incoming Colorado freshmen London Merritt and Mantrez Walker announced they’ll be in the soon-to-be-released game. The edge rusher and linebacker confirmed that their name, image and likeness will be included in the game, marking another milestone in their young careers.

EA Sports brought back the popular college football franchise last year to widespread excitement from fans and players alike, eager to jump back into the game. New to this year’s addition, all 136 Football Bowl Subdivision schools will be paid by EA Sports based on the frequency with which gamers play with their respective team. Real-life coaches are also being added to the game this year.

Merritt and Walker are both Georgia natives, with Merritt being a blue-chip prospect once committed to Ohio State. Merritt appears to have significant potential with the Buffs, who lost several key pieces to their defensive line, most notably star defensive end BJ Green.

Walker was a three-star prospect who has been with the Buffs for most of the offseason, but he projects as a likely depth piece entering his freshman season.

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Louisville basketball 2025

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Louisville basketball’s 2025-26 roster appears set now that the NCAA has granted Aly Khalifa’s appeal for an additional season of eligibility.Khalifa is one of the Cardinals’ five returners from Year 1 of the Pat Kelsey era.The seven newcomers include three Division I veterans from the NCAA transfer portal, three international signees and one highly touted prospect from the high school ranks.Louisville basketball received some good news Friday, when it learned Aly Khalifa won his NCAA appeal for an additional season of eligibility.

With that, it appears as if the Cardinals’ roster for Year 2 of the Pat Kelsey era is set.

U of L returns five players from Kelsey’s inaugural campaign, during which the program reached the ACC Tournament championship game for the first time and ended a March Madness drought dating back to 2019. Its seven newcomers include three Division I veterans from the NCAA transfer portal, three international products and one highly touted prospect from the high school ranks.

Here’s a rundown of the scholarship players on the Cards’ 2025-26 roster, which is garnering sky-high expectations:

Mar 31, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; McDonald’s All American West guard Mikel Brown Jr. (11) shoots the ball during the Sprite Jam Fest at Barclay's Center. Mandatory Credit: Pamela Smith-Imagn Images

Mikel Brown Jr. is the 29th McDonald’s All-American in Louisville history. The 6-foot-3 product of DME Academy in Daytona Beach, Florida, ranks among the top 10 players in the Class of 2025, regardless of position, on the 247Sports Composite. In February, ESPN had the incoming freshman point guard as a lottery pick in its first mock 2026 NBA Draft.

Mouhamed Camara, a 20-year-old forward, has been honing his game at NBA Academy Africa since 2023. The 6-7 Senegal native reportedly averaged 10.6 points, seven rebounds, 3.5 assists, 2.8 steals and 2.5 blocks across academy events over the past year. As of Friday, he was the only new addition who had not yet been introduced as a signee.

Jan 14, 2025; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Xavier Musketeers guard Ryan Conwell (7) celebrates with fans after defeating the Villanova Wildcats at the Cintas Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-Imagn Images

Louisville is Ryan Conwell‘s fourth school in as many years. The 6-4 guard from Indianapolis was Xavier’s second-best scorer in 2024-25, averaging 16.5 points on 45% shooting en route to third-team All-Big East honors. He led the Musketeers in made 3s (99) and attempts (240), good for a 41.3% clip, and also tallied 2.7 rebounds, 2.5 assists against 1.6 turnovers and 1.3 steals across 33 minutes per game.

Sananda Fru, a 6-11 forward, played in Germany’s top-flight Basketball Bundesliga from 2021-25. This season, the 21-year-old was named its Best Young German Player after averaging 12.3 points on 66% shooting with 6.2 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 29 games (28 starts) for Löwen Braunschweig.

Nov 28, 2024; Paradise Island, Bahamas, BHS; Louisville Cardinals guard J'Vonne Hadley (1) drives to the basket as West Virginia Mountaineers guard Toby Okani (5) defends during the first half at Imperial Arena at the Atlantis resort. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

J’Vonne Hadley decided to run it back with Louisville after being granted an additional year of eligibility due to his time spent in the junior college ranks. The Minnesota native was the consummate glue guy for the Cards in 2024-25. He started all 35 games, led the team in rebounding (7.3), finished fourth in scoring (12.2) and punched above his 6-6 frame defensively.

Louisville center Aly Khalifa during Louisville Live at the KFC Yum! Center Friday night. Oct. 4, 2024

A deft passer, Khalifa led the Big 12 (and all DI bigs) with a 3.6 assist-turnover ratio in 2023-24 as a junior at BYU to go along with 5.7 points and 3.7 rebounds across 19.4 minutes per game. The 6-11 Egyptian sat out of the 2024-25 season to recover from surgery to repair a hole in the cartilage of his left knee and proceeded to lose 50 pounds with the help of strength coach Eli Foy.

Dec 18, 2024; Charlottesville, Virginia, USA; Virginia Cavaliers guard Isaac McKneely (11) is introduced prior to the Cavaliers' game against the Memphis Tigers at John Paul Jones Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Virginia transfer Isaac McKneely was the ACC’s most accurate 3-point shooter in 2024-25 with a clip of 42.1% (101 for 240). The 6-4 guard from Poca, West Virginia, led the Cavaliers in scoring with 14.4 points on 43.9% shooting to go along with 2.9 assists and 2.7 rebounds across 34 minutes per contest as a junior. For his career, he is 233 for 552 (42.2%) from beyond the arc.

Louisville Cardinals forward Kasean Pryor (7) flexes after a first half slam dunk against Spalding University in the Cards' second exhibition game at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Kentucky Monday, Oct. 28, 2024.

Kasean Pryor waited until the day the transfer portal closed to announce his return to Louisville for the 2025-26 season after a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee cut short his 2024-25 campaign in late November. Across seven appearances, the 6-10 forward from Chicago averaged 12 points on 36.8% shooting (5 for 33 from 3) with 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.1 blocks across 23 minutes per.

Louisville Cardinals guard Kobe Rodgers (11) makes a pass during practice before the first round of the 2025 NCAA men's basketball tournament In Lexington, Kentucky Wednesday, March 19, 2025.

Kobe Rodgers redshirted last season to recover from a knee injury he suffered during Charleston’s first-round loss to Alabama in the 2024 NCAA Tournament. In his first campaign playing for Kelsey, he averaged 9.7 points on 50% shooting with 4.6 rebounds, 1.2 steals and a 1.4 assist-turnover ratio. Before signing with the Cougars in 2023, the 6-3 guard from Cincinnati was part of a Nova Southeastern team that went 36-0 and won the DII national championship.

Louisville Cardinals forward Khani Rooths (9) goes for a shot against UTEP Miners forward Elijah Jones (33) during their game on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024 at the KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, Ky.

The lone freshman on Louisville’s 2024-25 roster, Khani Rooths, showed flashes of potential throughout the season. The 6-8 forward from Washington, D.C., averaged only 3.3 points on 39.3% shooting and three rebounds across 13.4 minutes per game but threw down some of the most electrifying dunks of the campaign.

April 16, 2024; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Three members of the Paul W. Bryant High basketball team signed their letters to play college basketball Tuesday. Adrian Wooley, who signed to play at Kennesaw State, embraces his mother, LaTonya, as she cries tears of joy.

Kennesaw State transfer Adrian Wooley, the reigning Conference USA Freshman of the Year, had one of the most productive 2024-25 campaigns of any DI newcomer across the country. The 6-5 guard from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, finished the regular season ranked fifth among first-year players in scoring (18.5), sixth in field-goal percentage (51.3%) and 13th in assists (3.5) — with 5.2 rebounds and 1.4 steals per game to boot.

Evangelos “Vangelis” Zougris, 20, has spent the past four seasons playing for Peristeri B.C. in the Greek Basketball League. The 6-8 forward averaged 7.9 points on 68.5% shooting with 4.6 rebounds across 23 appearances during the 2024-25 campaign. He has also earned playing time on Greece’s senior national team, logging five games in the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 Qualifiers.

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Former Clemson pitcher Chayce Kieck announces transfer to a Big Ten school

Former Clemson pitcher Chayce Kieck is heading north for the next step in his college baseball career. The right-hander announced Friday that he’ll continue his playing days at Northwestern after entering the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month. Kieck spent just one season with the Tigers, where he saw limited action out of the bullpen. […]

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Former Clemson pitcher Chayce Kieck announces transfer to a Big Ten school

Former Clemson pitcher Chayce Kieck is heading north for the next step in his college baseball career.

The right-hander announced Friday that he’ll continue his playing days at Northwestern after entering the NCAA transfer portal earlier this month. Kieck spent just one season with the Tigers, where he saw limited action out of the bullpen.

As a freshman in 2025, Kieck appeared in nine games and recorded a 2-0 mark but struggled with command and consistency, finishing with a 9.75 ERA over 12 innings. He allowed 19 hits, 13 runs, and five home runs, while striking out 11 and issuing five walks.

Coming out of The Bolles School in Jacksonville, Florida, Kieck was highly regarded as a prep standout. Perfect Game ranked him among the top 500 players nationally and the No. 14 right-handed pitcher in Florida for his class. He was a four-time letterman, earned first-team all-state honors, and was named Northeast Florida Player of the Year as a junior.

Baseball runs in his family, too — his father, Greg, played at Johns Hopkins from 1996 to 2000. Now at Northwestern, Kieck will look to tap into his potential and build on his freshman experience as he joins the Wildcats in the Big Ten.

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