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Who is getting paid and how in the landmark settlement of NCAA antitrust cases 07/26/2024 07:31pm • Highlights from the 100-page, $2.78 billion settlement agreement filed Friday in federal court covering the NCAA, college sports' five wealthiest conferences and plaintiffs representing hundreds of thousands of former and current student-athletes. Who is getting paid? The class-action lawsuit covers Damages to college athletes to range from a few dollars to more than a million under settlement 07/26/2024 07:20pm • Thousands of former college athletes will be eligible for payments ranging from a few dollars to more than a million under the $2.78 billion antitrust settlement agreed to by the NCAA and five power conferences, a deal that also paves the way for schools to directly compensate athletes while attempt The NCAA has agreed to settle a major lawsuit. It still faces a number of challenges 07/26/2024 06:26pm • The NCAA, which represents some 1,100 schools and more than 500,000 athletes, is no stranger to lawsuits. It has been in court off and on since the early 1980s defending the amateur athlete model at the heart of college sports. But the organization has suffered a string of losses in court, highligh The 49ers offensive line tested in camp without All-Pro Trent Williams 07/26/2024 05:47pm • SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers haven't made substantial investments in the offensive line, believing coach Kyle Shanahan's scheme and a deep group of playmakers can make up for any deficiencies. That theory is being put to the test early in training camp when the one linemen th Bolles lobbies for his next contract after watching Meinerz get a big extension from the Broncos 07/26/2024 05:28pm • ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — After watching right guard Quinn Meinerz show up to camp in a spiffy gold paisley suit to celebrate his new $80 million contract, left tackle Garett Bolles made it clear Friday that he wants to cash in, too. “I love this city. I love this organization. I want to play my w Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago, offering measured optimism on a Gaza cease-fire 07/26/2024 05:22pm • WASHINGTON (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu worked to mend ties with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday and offered measured optimism about progress toward a cease-fire deal for Gaza, nearing the end of a contentious U.S. visit that put on display the growing Thousands of ex-college athletes eligible for damages ranging from pennies to more than $1 million under NCAA settlement 07/26/2024 05:10pm • SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Thousands of ex-college athletes eligible for damages ranging from pennies to more than $1 million under NCAA settlement. Georgia wide receiver Rara Thomas suspended following arrest on cruelty to children, battery charges 07/26/2024 05:06pm • ATHENS, Ga. (AP) — Georgia wide receiver Rodarius “Rara” Thomas has been suspended indefinitely following his arrest on charges of cruelty to children and battery early Friday, adding to the team's recent legal woes. Athens-Clarke County jail records show Thomas was booked at 3:20 a.m. on felo 'He cared about being a good teammate': Vikings coach celebrates life of rookie Khyree Jackson 07/26/2024 04:55pm • Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell choked back tears during Friday's funeral service for Khyree Jackson at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden. O’Connell recalled a difficult conversation he had with the rookie cornerback several months ago, before Jackson died in a car crash in P Drake Maye has at times looked like the quarterback answer the Patriots have been seeking 07/26/2024 03:43pm • FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — At times, Drake Maye looked like the answer to the quarterback conundrum the New England Patriots have been seeking since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020. Drafted third overall in this year’s NFL Draft, Maye made the play of the day during Friday’s training camp practi Russell Wilson having 'short-term misery,' held out of first two Steelers practices with calf issue 07/26/2024 03:28pm • LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Russell Wilson missed the early portion of Pittsburgh Steelers training camp with a minor calf issue. The nine-time Pro Bowl quarterback is considered day-to-day. He was injured pushing a sled during a conditioning run on Wednesday after reporting to his first camp at Saint Vin Chiefs could go back to a WR committee for third straight season 07/26/2024 03:16pm • ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs haven’t had a dominant No. 1 wide receiver since trading Tyreek Hill to the Miami Dolphins during the 2022 offseason. Kansas City incorporated a committee approach at the position group over the past two seasons, but it didn’t produce a 1,000-yard Venezuela opposition leader provides hope for many, even though she isn't on the presidential ballot 07/26/2024 12:52pm • CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — Maria Corina Machado has hiked overpasses, walked highways, ridden motorcycles, sought shelter in supporters' homes and seen her closest collaborators detained and persecuted. She has held the calloused hands of crying men, worn dozens of gifted rosaries and listened to t Today in Sports - Greg Lemond becomes the first American to win the Tour de France 07/26/2024 10:00am • July 27 1920 — Resolute defeats Shamrock IV of Britain to defend the America’s Cup title for the United States. 1937 — The United States wins the Davis Cup by beating Britain four matches to one. 1954 — Chick Harbart beats Walter Burkemo 4 and 3 in the final round to win the PGA championship La economía de los Juegos Olímpicos: extravagancia, sobrecostos y sostenibilidad 07/26/2024 09:55am • (CNN) -- La Ciudad de las Luces será el centro de atención durante las próximas semanas, ya que París es el escenario central de increíbles actuaciones y logros del cuerpo, la mente y el espíritu humanos.Sin embargo, albergar los Juegos Olímpicos y Paralímpicos se ha convertido en una hazañ