Oklahoma legislature passes NIL bill for revenue sharing
Listen to this article Summary: – SB 490 lets Oklahoma universities enter NIL revenue-sharing deals with student-athletes. – The bill sets a $20.5M annual cap per school, using only non-state funds. – It passed the House 69-19 and awaits Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature. OKLAHOMA CITY — A measure allowing state universities in Oklahoma to enter […]
– SB 490 lets Oklahoma universities enter NIL revenue-sharing deals with student-athletes.
– The bill sets a $20.5M annual cap per school, using only non-state funds.
– It passed the House 69-19 and awaits Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature.
OKLAHOMA CITY — A measure allowing state universities in Oklahoma to enter into licenses or endorsement agreements for a student athlete’s name, image and likeness awaits Gov. Kevin Stitt’s signature.
Author of Senate Bill 490, state Sen. Todd Gollihare, R-Kellyville, sees the measure as a significant step in modernizing the state’s collegiate athletics landscape.
The measure amends the Student Athlete Name, Image and Likeness Rights Act, passed by the legislature in 2021, to align with the rapidly evolving national framework of collegiate sports and ensure student athletes and universities in Oklahoma remain competitive.
“As we witness the evolution of collegiate athletics and the end of the amateur athlete era, it is imperative that our state takes proactive measures to keep pace with national changes,” Gollihare said in a March statement. “This legislation strikes a balance between preserving the student experience and ensuring our institutions are not at a disadvantage.”
SB 490 allows Oklahoma’s NCAA member schools to engage in revenue-sharing agreements with student athletes, preventing competitive disadvantages due to less regulation in other states.
According to a release, the bill establishes a $20.5 million annual cap per institution for athlete compensation. Universities can use revenue derived from conference distributions, advertising, sponsorships and ticket sales. They may not use appropriated state funds to pay athletes.
The measure passed the Senate on March 17. State Rep. Mark Lawson, R-Sapulpa, presented it to the House Monday. He said the measure is supported by the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University, the state’s two largest institutions. A 69-19 House vote sent the measure to the governor’s desk.
Discussions regarding revenue sharing for NIL have ramped up in the last two years as interested parties await the pending House v. NCAA settlement. The lawsuit was filed in 2020 by Arizona State University swimmer Grant House and Texas Christian University basketball player Sedona Prince. Plaintiffs claim the association broke antitrust laws by preventing college athletes from receiving compensation for the use of their NIL.
A proposed multi-billion-dollar settlement is pending approval from the court. Additionally, the settlement will establish a revenue-sharing model where schools can directly pay their student-athletes for their NIL rights, using up to 22% of their athletic department revenue, starting in 2025. The new model will replace the previous system where student-athletes could only receive NIL compensation from boosters and sponsors.
Every payment made to student athletes before June 30, 2025, will not count against the newly established salary cap, offering immediate flexibility for institutions as they transition to this updated framework, according to a March Senate release.
Gollihare said SB 490 sets a national precedent by ensuring student athletes receive fair opportunities and maintaining the integrity of collegiate institutions.
“By memorializing these agreements into law, we provide clarity and stability for athletes, universities, and stakeholders alike,” Gollihare said.
With an emergency, the measure will go into effect if and when Stitt signs it.
Stitt has already shown a willingness to allow state schools to facilitate NIL deals with a January executive order. The order allows for the creation of foundations to act as clearing houses for entities to contribute to NIL funds without fear of retaliation or investigation from athletic organizations like the NCAA or athletic conferences. It also ensures that Oklahoma taxpayer dollars will not be used for these payments.
“It’s about leveling the playing field and maintaining the competitive edge that defines Oklahoma athletics,” Stitt said in a January statement.
Gollihare said he’s proud to see SB 490 earn strong bipartisan support in both chambers and head to Stitt’s desk for signature.
“By establishing a clear framework for revenue sharing, we’re leading the way on responsible NIL reform that balances opportunity and accountability,” Gollihare said in a statement Wednesday afternoon. “I appreciate my colleagues’ support and look forward to seeing this become law.”
BSB | Madrigal Named Second ABCA All-American in Program History, First Since 2008
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GREENSBORO, N.C., For just the second time in program history and the first time in 17 years, Saint Mary’s has produced an ABCA All-American in junior first baseman Eddie Madrigal. Madrigal was named to the American Baseball Coaches […]
GREENSBORO, N.C., For just the second time in program history and the first time in 17 years, Saint Mary’s has produced an ABCA All-American in junior first baseman Eddie Madrigal. Madrigal was named to the American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) All-America Second Team as the lone WCC recipient. Madrigal was the focal point of a magical 2025 season for Saint Mary’s as they won their second WCC Tournament Championship to earn a trip to the NCAA Tournament. In just their second ever NCAA Regional appearance, they added another chapter to the story with their first ever regional victory defeating 8th ranked Oregon State 6-4 on the opening day of the tournament.
Madrigal’s list of accomplishments and awards include All-WCC First Team, WCC Tournament Most Outstanding Player, ABCA All-West Region First Team, NCBWA Second Team All-American, and now an ABCA All-American for the program’s first since 2008. That season, sophomore Kyle Jensen hit .421 for the Gaels with 13 homers and 52 RBI to be named an ABCA Second Team All-American. Madrigal capped his 2025 season with a .368 batting average, 21 home runs, 78 RBI, a .698 slugging percentage and a 1.160 OPS to lead all starters for Saint Mary’s. He also broke the single-season program records for hits (89), RBI (78) and runs scored (66) as his junior campaign will go down as one of the best in program history.
The complete release with the 2025 ABCA All-America teams can be found HERE or at abca.org.
About the ABCA…
The ABCA, founded in 1945, is the primary professional organization for baseball coaches at the amateur level. Its over 15,000 members represent all 50 states and 41 countries. Since its initial meeting of 27 college baseball coaches in June 1945, Association membership has broadened to include nine divisions: NCAA Division I, II and III, NAIA, NJCAA, Pacific Association Division, High School, Youth and Travel Baseball.
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College football analyst identifies Texas Tech football’s most important game in 2025
Heading into 2025, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a lot to look forward to. Joey McGuire has assembled an incredibly interesting roster that is loaded with talent and he’s brought in a couple of fascinating coordinators to help round out a really solid coaching staff. As Texas Tech looks to make its mark in […]
Heading into 2025, the Texas Tech Red Raiders have a lot to look forward to. Joey McGuire has assembled an incredibly interesting roster that is loaded with talent and he’s brought in a couple of fascinating coordinators to help round out a really solid coaching staff.
As Texas Tech looks to make its mark in the Big 12 this season, the Red Raiders will need to take on a number of conference opponents who could create headaches for McGuire and his Texas Tech football team.
But what is Texas Tech’s most important game in 2025? Well, if you ask CBS Sport’s Will Backus, that’d be the mid October matchup with the Arizona State Sun Devils.
Texas Tech’s October 18 meeting with Arizona State could be one of the most important games in the Big 12 in 2025
While I don’t totally know if I’m convinced of this assertion of this game being the most “important” game for the Red Raiders in 2025, there are certainly more than a few aspects of this game that will be interesting to keep up with. As Backus notes, and as plenty of others are going to point out, Arizona State won the Big 12 this past season.
The Sun Devils were great and a fun team to keep up with. Kenny Dillingham really overhauled that roster in a hurry and implemented a thrilling offense that put up points left and right all the way to a Big 12 title and an appearance in the College Football Playoffs.
But, it’s important to remember that before Arizona State hit that hot streak to claim the conference crown, the Sun Devils lost to the Red Raiders last September. And there will certainly be a storyline there to keep up with.
So, if you take the fact that Arizona State won the conference last year, the Red Raiders beat the Sun Devils in 2024, add in the fact that TTU and McGuire are in a prove it year following some massive roster investments and you get a game that could be pretty dang noteworthy on October 18.
This could be among the most important games in the Big 12 this season, especially as we find out just how good Arizona State will be this season following last year’s stunning (and definitely unexpected) success.
Interestingly enough, Backus doesn’t list Tech as Arizona State’s most important game. Instead, he gives that title to Iowa State.
Meet 2026 NFL Draft Kellen Collier, DT, Black Hills State University
Meet Kellen Collier, a top defensive tackle prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft with unmatched speed and relentless effort. Name: Kellen CollierPosition: Defensive TackleCollege: Black Hills State UniversityHeight: 5’11”Weight: 280 lbsTwitter: @kellen_collierInstagram: @Kellen_collier99 What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft? My speed and relentless motor set me apart. I play with high intensity and effort […]
Meet Kellen Collier, a top defensive tackle prospect for the 2026 NFL Draft with unmatched speed and relentless effort.
Name: Kellen Collier Position: Defensive Tackle College: Black Hills State University Height: 5’11” Weight: 280 lbs Twitter:@kellen_collier Instagram: @Kellen_collier99
What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2026 NFL Draft?
My speed and relentless motor set me apart. I play with high intensity and effort from snap to whistle, and I take pride in outlasting my opponent every play.
What is one thing that NFL teams should know about you?
I’m willing to do whatever it takes to get 1% better every day. Over time, those small gains add up—something I believe many players overlook. That’s what separates me from the rest.
If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?
I would donate to support amputees. My mother is a double amputee, so it’s a cause that hits close to home and means a lot to me.
Who was your role model?
My father.
Who is your favorite NFL team?
I’m a Packers fan—Go Pack Go! Born and raised a cheesehead.
Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?
Cooper Brown. That’s my guy—he’s a dog on the field and doesn’t get the recognition he deserves.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Wasted talent and lack of discipline. There’s no excuse for not giving your all.
Who is your favorite teacher ever?
Mr. Wankier, my 5th grade teacher. He truly changed my mindset and played a big role in shaping who I am today.
Overcoming adversity is what defines character. What was the hardest moment in your life to overcome?
My freshman year, I had full knee reconstruction surgery. The recovery process—late nights in the gym, constant physical therapy—tested me mentally and physically. But it also showed how far I’m willing to go for the game I love.
If you could have any franchise restaurant in your house, what would it be?
Mo’ Bettahs—my usos know!
What is your favorite snack food?
Beef jerky.
What is your degree in?
Pre-med.
If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would they be and why?
Kobe Bryant – His mindset was on another level, and I strive to model that same Mamba Mentality.
Kurt Warner – I admire how he overcame adversity and made a huge impact in the NFL.
Jon Jones – He’s been dominant in his craft for so long. I’d love to pick his brain about staying on top and maintaining a strong mindset through personal challenges.
What is your biggest weakness?
A perfectly cooked medium-rare steak with potatoes and mac and cheese—hard to say no to that!
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Murray State baseball score today, UCLA: College World Series bracket
OMAHA, NE. — Murray State baseball fell to UCLA 6-4 on Saturday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in its Men’s College World Series debut. MSU will play the loser of Arkansas-LSU at 2 p.m. ET Monday in a win-or-go-home game. Murray State’s offense was slow to start. The Racers (44-16) didn’t log a base hit […]
OMAHA, NE. — Murray State baseball fell to UCLA 6-4 on Saturday afternoon at Charles Schwab Field in its Men’s College World Series debut. MSU will play the loser of Arkansas-LSU at 2 p.m. ET Monday in a win-or-go-home game.
Murray State’s offense was slow to start. The Racers (44-16) didn’t log a base hit until the fifth inning. UCLA (48-16) scored one run in the first and another in the second. But the Bruins exploded in the fourth, scoring four times in four at-bats.
Murray State responded with a run in the fifth, then another in the sixth, slowly chipping away at UCLA’s lead. MSU got within two runs in the top of the eighth but was ultimately unable to close the gap.
Racers starting pitcher Nic Schutte is a Louisville native. He played quarterback at Male High School before committing to Western Kentucky baseball and playing a short stint at Motlow State Community College. He pitched five innings for the Racers on Saturday, walking four and striking out three. He allowed eight hits and six runs.
Murray State’s fourth NCAA Tournament has been a historic one. MSU is one of two Group of Five schools (along with Coastal Carolina) to reach Omaha, a city dominated by the SEC and ACC as of late. Sixty-nine of the 120 MCWS spots over the last 15 years have gone to those conferences.
Meanwhile, Murray State makes 20 MCWS appearances for the Missouri Valley Conference. It’s the league’s first since Missouri State in 2003. The Racers are also the fourth No. 4 regional seed to make it this far since 1999.
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Dan Klink wins 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year Award for boys soccer
Gatorade announced that Dan Klink of Loyola Blakefield School is the 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year for boys soccer. The award’s selection committee chose him based on three pillars: athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character. The 6-foot-3 midfielder won his second Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year Award after scoring 17 goals […]
Gatorade announced that Dan Klink of Loyola Blakefield School is the 2025 National Gatorade Player of the Year for boys soccer. The award’s selection committee chose him based on three pillars: athletic excellence, academic achievement, and exemplary character.
The 6-foot-3 midfielder won his second Maryland Gatorade Player of the Year Award after scoring 17 goals and making eight assists. His contributions were essential to the Dons finishing the season with a 17-2-2 record and winning their second consecutive Maryland Independent Athletic Association A Conference tournament championship.
Mount St. Joseph High School head coach Mike St. Martin praised Klink’s game by saying, “Dan has good size, a good work rate, is good with his feet, and good in the air. He’s the total package.”
In addition to the championship, Klink won his second Maryland Association of Coaches of Soccer State Player of the Year and the United Soccer Coaches National High School Player of the Year. He continued his excellence in soccer while maintaining a 3.89 weighted GPA.
Klink is also the founder and president of Loyola Blakefield’s Sports Analytics Clubs. Likewise, he volunteered his time with the Francis X. Gallagher Service and Beans and Bread. He also attends church, where he facilitates community service initiatives through his youth group.
Klink joins the likes of Ben Bender and Ransford Gyan as winners of the National Gatorade Player of the Year award for boys’ soccer. Each year, they recognize one winner from the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 12 high school sports. From those state winners, they select a national winner based on the Selection Committee, composed of scouts, media members, and coaches.
Dan Klink will also get a grant that he can donate to a social impact partner he identified. To date, the Gatorade Player of the Year program has donated over $5.6 million in grants to over 2,000 organizations.
Hany Mukhtar, Sam Surridge and Joe Willis lead Nashville to 2-0 victory over Fire
Associated Press CHICAGO (AP) — Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge scored second-half goals and Joe Willis posted his fifth clean sheet of the season as Nashville SC blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night. Neither team scored until Mukhtar took a pass from substitute defender Andy Najor and found the net in the 56th […]
CHICAGO (AP) — Hany Mukhtar and Sam Surridge scored second-half goals and Joe Willis posted his fifth clean sheet of the season as Nashville SC blanked the Chicago Fire 2-0 on Saturday night.
Neither team scored until Mukhtar took a pass from substitute defender Andy Najor and found the net in the 56th minute. It was Mukhtar’s eighth goal of the campaign.
Surridge gave Nashville a two-goal lead in the 75th minute with his 12th netter of the season — matching his career high set last year. Surridge trails the Philadelphia Union’s Tai Baribo by a goal in the race for the Golden Boot Award.
Najor and Mukhtar had assists. Najor has made 151 career appearances with all seven of his assists coming this season. Mukhtar’s helper was his seventh this season — three off his career high set last year.
Willis finished with eight saves for Nashville (9-4-5) in his 72nd shutout over 278 career starts.
Jeffrey Gal totaled one save for the Fire (7-6-4) in his second career start.
Nashville improves to 3-3-2 on the road this season in climbing to third place in the Eastern Conference.
Chicago is 6-4-0 on the road this season and 1-2-4 at home.
Both clubs return to action on June 25 when the Fire host the Philadelphia Union and Nashville travels to play the New England Revolution.
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