According to ESPN, a new crowdfunding site called FanAngel will allow fans to donate money to be held for a student-athlete if he chooses to stay in school and forego the opportunity to turn professional. When an athlete chooses to stay in school, 80% of the donations will be … [Read more...] about Crowdfunding Site Encourages Athletes to Stay in School
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Former LSU DC Sues Over Buyout Dispute
According to ESPN, former LSU Defensive Coordinator and current Texas A&M Defensive Coordinator John Chavis has filed suit against LSU, claiming that he does not owe his former employer a $400,000 buyout. Chavis claims that LSU sent him a letter demanding that he pay the … [Read more...] about Former LSU DC Sues Over Buyout Dispute
Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA
According to CBS Sports, Wisconsin men’s basketball player Nigel Hayes and Middle Tennessee football player Anfornee Stewart have replaced three former named plaintiffs in a class action lawsuit against the NCAA. Hayes and Stewart were added after three plaintiffs left … [Read more...] about Plaintiffs Replaced in Class Action Lawsuit against NCAA
Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences
According to ESPN, ten former collegiate athletes have filed a lawsuit against the "Big Five" college conferences, Conference USA, and the Ohio Valley Conference as well as major television networks including, but not limited to, ESPN, ABC, CBS, and Fox. The former college … [Read more...] about Former College Athletes Seek Class Action Lawsuit Against Television Networks and College Conferences