The NCAA will abandon a rule prohibiting athletes from negotiating name, image, and likeness deals before enrolling in college, per a settlement announced by Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. The agreement, if approved by a federal judge, will allow athletes to negotiate compensation for deals before enrollment and during recruitment windows, with the NCAA required to publicize any proposed changes for the next five years. The lawsuit, involving multiple attorneys general, argued that the NCAA’s recruiting ban violated antitrust laws, leading to a temporary halt of the policy while the case was ongoing.
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Staples: Smith will fail Canadians if she cancels event with Shapiro
Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi criticizes Premier Danielle Smith for meeting with right-wing U.S. commentator Ben Shapiro, calling him racist and transphobic. Despite opposition, Smith proceeds, aiming to influence Americans on Trump's tariffs with Shapiro's large following. Nenshi's NDP condemns Smith's association, citing Shapiro's controversial remarks, but Smith persists in her efforts to engage with the American right. Full Article
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