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Cooper Flagg’s Gatorade Deal Redefines High School Athlete Marketability

By Alexa Linchuck | November 18, 2024 Cooper Flagg’s groundbreaking NIL deal with Gatorade has set an incredible precedent, he became the first high school athlete to partner with one of the biggest brands in sports. This isn’t just a win for Flagg; it’s a major milestone that could change the landscape of high school […]

Oklahoma State Hits the Right Note with Concert Fundraising for NIL Programs

By Alexa Linchuck | October 28, 2024 Recently, Oklahoma State University made waves with an exciting announcement: a daylong concert at Pickens Stadium aimed at supporting their Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program. Featuring an incredible lineup of local talent, featuring Cross Canadian Ragweed, Turnpike Troubadours, Jason Boland & The Stragglers, and Stoney LaRue, this […]

Leaf Launches Women of Sport Collection: The Celebration of NIL for Female Athletes

By Alexa Linchuck | September 30, 2024 In an exciting move for the sports trading card industry, Leaf has launched its new Women of Sport Collection, a multi-sport card series that showcases some of the greatest female athletes and media stars from past, present, and future. This collection features an impressive lineup of athletes, including […]

The Journey of Dante Thompson: Balancing Football with Academics

By Alexa Linchuck | September 9, 2024 Dante Thompson, an offensive lineman at Robert Morris University (RMU), has been passionate about football since he was just five years old. His journey began with the Montgomery Village Chiefs, where his love for the game was ignited. “Ever since I first touched the field and started practicing […]

NIL’s Next Big Play: Team-Based Trading Cards from ONIT and OneTeam are Changing the Game

By Alexa Linchuck | August 28, 2024 The recent partnership between OneTeam Partners and ONIT athletes marks a significant shift in the college trading card industry. This collaboration will produce trading cards featuring athletes from various sports across over 40 universities, including Alabama, Ohio State, and Texas. Unlike traditional approaches, the initiative will focus on […]

The Potential Impact of NIL Jersey Patches in College Sports

By Alexa Linchuck | August 20, 2024 As the NIL era continues to transform college athletics, jersey patches have emerged as a potential way for athletic departments to generate revenue and support their programs. Despite current NCAA restrictions on where these sponsored patches can appear, there is optimism for future changes. Jonathan Marks, Chief Business […]

House V. NCAA Settlement: A New Era for College Athletics

By Alexa Linchuck | August 13, 2024 The recent House v. NCAA settlement marks a pivotal moment in college sports, fundamentally altering how athletes are compensated for their name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights. This $2.8 billion agreement, spread over the next decade, represents a significant victory for college athletes and transformative shift in the […]

The Impact of NIL on the Olympics: Empowering Athletes and Transforming the Games

By Alexa Linchuck | August 8, 2024 The 2024 Olympics have ushered in a significant transformation, not only in the arenas and stadiums but also in the lives of athletes, thanks to the new Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) regulations. These changes, allowing athletes to monetize their personal brands, have introduced a new era of […]