The College Sports Commission launched a tip line Wednesday that allows for anonymous reporting of potential violations of new rules that govern how players are paid for the use of their name, image and likeness.

The commission’s CEO, Bryan Seeley, told The Associated Press the reporting line adds an important method of gathering information about the thousands of deals it is overseeing under terms of the $2.8 billion House settlement that reshaped college sports by allowing players to earn money. He said it is something “we’ve always been planning,” and not a reaction to some of the struggles the start-up agency has endured since opening July 1.

“One of the foundational aspects of any compliance program is reporting methods,” Seeley said. “And it’s important to have reporting methods that people feel comfortable using, which often involves providing anonymous reporting.”

The CSC has contracted with RealResponse, a technology company that works with various colleges, the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, NFL Players Association, Major League Baseball and other sports groups. It provides different ways for people to file reports – via text, WhatsApp, web forms and more — and gives the CSC the chance to loop back with whistleblowers while shielding their identity.

“Since NIL has become a reality, it has heightened the opportunity for bad behavior and cheating to occur in college athletics,” said David Chadwick, the founder and CEO of RealResponse. “Everyone agrees the rules need to be followed, there needs to be accountability and enforcement. The reality is that for that to happen, there have to be reporting mechanisms in place and there has to be good technology that allows people who want to report anonymously to do so.”

Chadwick said the ability to report anonymously is especially important for colleges, where coaches, for decades, felt reluctant to publicly out rivals for cheating lest the rivals retaliate by turning the microscope on them.

Created out of the lawsuit settlement, the CSC analyzes information about third-party NIL deals worth $600 or more that are submitted through an app called NIL Go, which was developed by Deloitte. Last month, it said it had approved nearly 6,100 deals worth about $35.4 million.

Some school administrators and people running collectives have complained about delays in processing some of the deals.

“Review remains slow,” Kansas State cap management and revenue sharing executive Julie Owen recently told AP, in feedback similar to that from others around the country. “The functionality of the NIL Go website is less than ideal. It makes administrators’ jobs more difficult, and providing additional information is far too complicated for student-athletes. These two should be distinguished, as CSC is not responsible for the operational side of NIL Go, which was created and operated by Deloitte.”

Seeley said NIL Go receives a high volume of admissions “and the vast majority are getting cleared, and they’re getting cleared expeditiously.”

“There are some deals that are submitted to NIL Go, certainly a minority of deals, that are problematic,” Seeley said. “They either have errors in data entry, or indicators of [forbidden] pay for play. There is heightened review of those deals and heightened review takes time. That is not a bug in the system. That’s a feature of the system.”

There have also been reports about schools becoming frustrated with the slowness of the system and bypassing it altogether. Seeley said he had not been presented with specific examples of that. The new tip line is in place to collect information about those cases, if they exist, along with others that escape notice of the CSC.

“As we build out the compliance program, I think this is a really good development,” Seeley said.

Associated Press sports writer Dave Skretta contributed reporting

INDIANAPOLIS — An NCAA committee has proposed a change to rules barring commercial logos on uniforms in a move that would clear the way for sponsor patches to appear on jerseys next year.

Under current rules, the only commercial logo permitted on athletes’ equipment or apparel during regular-season games is the logo of the equipment or apparel manufacturer.

If the Division I Administrative Committee’s proposal is adopted, schools could place two additional commercial logos on uniforms and pregame/postgame apparel during non-NCAA championship competition. Also, one additional commercial logo would be permitted on equipment used by athletes.

The committee directed the playing rules committees and subcommittees to review the proposal and make sport-specific recommendations on national standards for placement of commercial logos.

“The committee’s introduction of this proposal demonstrates the continued efforts by the NCAA to modernize rules where appropriate within Division I,” said Josh Whitman, athletic director at Illinois and chair of the committee. “As we move into a new era of Division I athletics, in which student-athletes can receive unprecedented financial benefits and support from their schools, it is appropriate for NCAA members to identify and consider additional opportunities for schools to generate additional revenue to fully support those benefits.”

Committee members will solicit feedback from NCAA schools in the coming months and may consider revisions to the proposal. A final proposal is expected to be considered for a vote in January. If adopted, rules changes for apparel and equipment would be effective Aug. 1.

The committee also directed playing rules committees and subcommittees to consider potential changes for sport-specific national standards for commercial trademarks or logos on playing surfaces and officials’ uniforms during non-NCAA championship competition.

ISLAMABAD:

Pakistan Cycling Federation has officially announced that the 70th National Track Cycling Championship 2025 will be hosted in Lahore from November 15 to 17. The prestigious event, regarded as one of the federation’s oldest and most competitive fixtures, will bring together the country’s leading cyclists to compete for national honors.

The championship will feature men and women competing in senior and junior categories, with teams from all provinces and departments taking part. Events such as sprint, team pursuit, time trial, and individual races are expected to be part of the program, providing a platform for emerging riders to display their abilities.

Pakistan Cycling Federation (PCF) President Syed Azhar Ali Shah emphasized the importance of the event in promoting the sport and scouting new talent. “The National Track Championship is a key fixture in our annual calendar, and we look forward to a spirited participation from all provinces and departments,” he said.

He added that affiliated units have been directed to hold preparatory camps to ensure their cyclists arrive in peak condition. The federation will soon issue detailed guidelines, including technical regulations and safety protocols.

The PCF remains dedicated to advancing cycling across Pakistan through improved facilities, grassroots development, and regular national-level competitions. By encouraging participation from youth and women, the federation aims to build a stronger foundation for the sport’s future in the country.