A federal judge’s landmark ruling allows universities to pay athletes directly, capped at $20.5 million per school annually, beginning next month. Additionally, $2.7 billion will be distributed to former players over ten years, significantly benefiting top football and basketball athletes. Concerns arise over potential negative impacts on walk-on athletes and Olympic sports due to a shift in financial focus towards revenue-generating sports.
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Federal judge approves college sports pay ruling – ClickOnDetroit | WDIV Local 4
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