NIL /tags/nil NIL en-US WLRN Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT A college football player's paradise: where dreams and reality meet in new EA Sports video game /sports/2024-07-30/a-college-football-players-paradise-where-dreams-and-reality-meet-in-new-ea-sports-video-game EA Sports College Football 25 released as schools across the country threw parties, tournaments and fan events with their teams to celebrate. Florida gave The Associated Press a behind-the-scenes look this week at teammates squaring off on a big screen during the team’s annual photo shoot. Tue, 30 Jul 2024 15:00:00 GMT /sports/2024-07-30/a-college-football-players-paradise-where-dreams-and-reality-meet-in-new-ea-sports-video-game Associated Press Florida Board of Education approves NIL deals for high school students /education/2024-07-24/florida-board-of-education-approves-nil-deals-for-high-school-students High school athletes in Florida, just like their college counterparts, will be able to make money off the field through endorsements and other kinds of deals. Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:10:49 GMT /education/2024-07-24/florida-board-of-education-approves-nil-deals-for-high-school-students Jim Turner | News Service of Florida Change in FHSAA laws allows student-athletes in Florida to earn money /education/2024-06-04/change-in-fhsaa-laws-allows-student-athletes-in-florida-to-earn-money The FHSAA’s Board of Directors voted unanimously to approve a seismic change in the organization’s bylaws to allow athletes to be compensated for their name, image and likeness, or NIL Tue, 04 Jun 2024 20:00:00 GMT /education/2024-06-04/change-in-fhsaa-laws-allows-student-athletes-in-florida-to-earn-money Ryan Dailey Florida firm could cash in after sweeping changes in college sports /business/2024-05-23/weatherford-capital-collegiate-athletic-solutions-ncaa-florida RedBird Capital and Weatherford Capital announced the creation of Collegiate Athletic Solutions, which is trying to cash in on a college sports landscape that’s facing significant upheaval. Thu, 23 May 2024 19:00:00 GMT /business/2024-05-23/weatherford-capital-collegiate-athletic-solutions-ncaa-florida The Associated Press FHSAA considers allowing high school athletes to profit off their name, image, and likeness /education/2024-03-13/florida-high-school-athletes-nil The Florida High School Athletic Association is considering a proposal that would allow high school athletes to be paid for their name, image and likeness. If approved, Florida will join more than 30 states that allow high school athletes to make money off their name, image, and likeness. Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:33:02 GMT /education/2024-03-13/florida-high-school-athletes-nil Talia Blake College athlete pay continues to evolve following laws passed in Florida and other states /education/2023-07-28/college-athlete-pay-in-florida The Economic Club of Florida hosted a discussion about laws in Florida and other states that allow college athletes to be paid for use of their names, images and likenesses. Fri, 28 Jul 2023 13:48:27 GMT /education/2023-07-28/college-athlete-pay-in-florida Ryan Dailey | News Service of Florida Gators launch 'Florida Victorious' to revamp, streamline NIL /sports/2023-04-12/gators-launch-florida-victorious-to-revamp-streamline-nil Three months after losing blue-chip quarterback Jaden Rashada over a failed name, image and likeness deal worth nearly $14 million, the University of Florida is taking advantage of a new state law that allows colleges and coaches to facilitate NIL opportunities. Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-04-12/gators-launch-florida-victorious-to-revamp-streamline-nil Associated Press Florida wants to level the playing field in NIL when it comes to student athlete compensation /sports/2023-02-09/florida-wants-to-level-the-playing-field-in-nil-when-it-comes-to-student-athlete-compensation Florida's original name, image and likeness law bans colleges and universities from steering deals to athletes. State lawmakers will soon lift that ban. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:30:00 GMT /sports/2023-02-09/florida-wants-to-level-the-playing-field-in-nil-when-it-comes-to-student-athlete-compensation Lynn Hatter Another Florida special session starts Monday. Here's what's on the schedule /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Typically, a special legislative session focuses on just one—maybe two—subjects. This time, lawmakers are tacking a full slate of issues. Mon, 06 Feb 2023 13:00:00 GMT /state/2023-02-06/another-florida-special-session-starts-monday-heres-whats-on-the-schedule Regan McCarthy Rashada case in Florida highlights issues in NIL, recruiting /sports/2023-01-31/rashada-case-in-florida-highlights-issues-in-nil-recruiting The recent de-commitment from Florida by blue chip quarterback Jaden Rashada shows that NIL is definitely a factor in recruitment decisions. Tue, 31 Jan 2023 14:00:00 GMT /sports/2023-01-31/rashada-case-in-florida-highlights-issues-in-nil-recruiting Ralph D. Russo