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New tip line for NIL violations to commence
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
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Tennis legend Margaret Court remained firm with her concerns about Christian values being taken out of schools and what it meant for the lives of children.
Court expressed dismay in a recent interview with The Telegraph in the United Kingdom about children and teenagers questioning their genders and being able to have access to serious health-changing medications like puberty blockers – should one seek to change their gender.
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Margaret Court looks on during a Tennis Hall of Fame ceremony on day nine of the 2020 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Jan. 28, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia. (Morgan Hancock/Getty Images)
“Christian values have been taken out of our schools. Some children don’t even know whether they’re boys or girls any longer,” Court told the paper. “This is where I get upset, because I look back at my life and I was such a tomboy when I was young. I played football and cricket, and I beat all the boys doing it. But I still knew I had two brothers who were different from me.
“Now you have children saying, ‘I feel like being a boy.’ Giving them hormone replacement before puberty? They end up trapped in their bodies and they can’t turn back. We don’t even allow them to drive until they’re 17. So why would you do that to another human being? What are we doing to our young people? I cry about that.”
Margaret Court looks on at Rod Laver Arena ahead of the semifinal singles match between Coco Gauff of the United States and Aryna Sabalenka during the 2024 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Jan. 25, 2024 in Melbourne, Australia. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images)
Court is considered to be one of the greatest women’s tennis players of all time. She holds the record for most Grand Slam singles titles with 24 – a record that only Serena Williams was able to sniff, but never break. She has 64 major titles in total, with 19 women’s doubles championships and 21 major mixed doubles titles.
Court has been criticized for her views on same-sex marriage as well as other beliefs.
She told The Telegraph that she has nothing against gay people, but defended her reasoning that gay people shouldn’t be married in the church because the Bible says so.
“As a minister, I simply stood up for some values,” she said. “I have nothing against gay people. I just say what the Bible says, ‘A man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.’
Margaret Court during the Centre Court Centenary Celebrations during day seven of The Championships Wimbledon 2022 at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club on July 3, 2022 in London, England. (Rob Newell/CameraSport via Getty Images)
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“It can turn people against you. But you know what? When you know the peace of God, when you help people and see their lives change, that’s all that matters.”
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More than 20 conservative organizations expressed support for the Student Compensation and Opportunity through Rights and Endorsements (SCORE) Act, according to a letter addressed to House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson, R-La., obtained by Fox News Digital.
The SCORE Act would give the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption in hopes of protecting the NCAA from potential lawsuits over eligibility rules and would prohibit athletes from becoming employees of their schools.
“The SCORE Act is the free market, individual liberty, limited government fix to the “name, image, and likeness (NIL)” issue in college athletics,” the letter read.
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Duke center Patrick Ngongba (21) shoots against Arkansas forward Malique Ewin (12) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the CBS Sports Thanksgiving Classic tournament Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)
“In 2021, the NCAA v. Alston case before the Supreme Court resulted in schools gaining freedom to offer additional education-related benefits to students, which set the stage for an expansion of NIL rights. In the years since, a patchwork of confusing state laws have been enacted, which cry out for a federal solution to create unified NIL rules that are consistent for everyone.”
The groups in favor of the SCORE Act said the bill is the “common-sense way” to establish rules and preempt confusing state laws in the NIL era.
“H.R. 4312 prohibits trial lawyers from suing under federal or state antitrust law. It also provides that athletes receiving NIL compensation need not be employees of these universities, protecting them from compulsory unionization. This means student-athletes can be treated as small business owners, not unionized workers,” the letter added.
The conservative groups framed the SCORE Act as being a better plan than the “Student Athlete Fairness and Enforcement (SAFE) Act,” which has mostly been backed by Democrats. The SCORE Act has at least scored some bipartisanship support in the House.
The SAFE Act proposes to rewrite the 1961 Sports Broadcasting Act to allow conferences to pool media rights. Supporters say it could inject billions into college sports.
North Carolina State’s Caden Fordham (1) celebrates after a sack of North Carolina quarterback Gio Lopez (not shown) during the first half of an NCAA college football game in Raleigh, North Carolina, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)
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“The Left’s proposed framework to regulate NIL would be a disaster. Known as the “SAFE Act,” it would open the door for trial lawyers to frivolously sue athletic departments and conferences,” the conservative groups said. “It could also require student-athletes to be classified as employees, forcing many of them into unions, using merely the predicate of NIL compensation.
“Bizarrely, the SAFE Act would also create a socialized college sports media contract, imposing a national government board to negotiate for all colleges. Washington bureaucrats should not be in the business of negotiating sports television and streaming rights.”
Leaders from the Center for a Free Economy, 60 Plus Association, Constitutional Rights PAC, Parkview Institute, DL Maradona Foundation, US Policy, Southeast Texans for Liberty, National Taxpayers Union, Family Business Coalition, Frontiers of Freedom, Tradition, Family, Property, Founding Principles Coalition, America First PACT, American Commitment, Competitive Enterprise Institute, Southwest Public Policy Center, Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council, Hispanic Leadership Fund, Inventor’s Project, Gator PAC and Committee to Unleash Prosperity.
“Thirty-one Division I athletic conferences with wide-ranging membership, from schools with small budgets to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), have publicly endorsed the SCORE Act as the solution to protecting opportunities for student-athletes. The path forward is clear. We urge you to support the SCORE Act and oppose the Big Government SAFE Act,” the letter read.
The SCORE Act calls on schools to share revenue, per terms of the House settlement to the tune of 22% “if such rules provide that such pool limit is AT LEAST 22 percent of the average annual college sports revenue of the 70 highest-earning schools.”
Sen. Ted Cruz has been in support of the SCORE Act. (Kayla Bartkowski/Getty Images)
The SCORE Act prohibits schools from using student fees to fund NIL payments.
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The bill was introduced back in July and received support from Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Australian all-rounder batter Glenn Maxwell pulled out of the auction of the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 19th edition, terming it a “big call”, after “having many unforgettable seasons.”
Maxwell made the announcement on his Instagram account; however, he did not reveal the reason for opting not to play the IPL 2026.
“After many unforgettable seasons in the IPL, I’ve decided not to put my name in the auction this year. It’s a big call, and one I make with a lot of gratitude for everything this league has given me,” the 37-year-old wrote.
“The IPL has helped shape me as a cricketer and as a person. I’ve been lucky to play with world-class teammates, represent incredible franchises, and perform in front of fans whose passion is unmatched. “
Maxwell added, “The memories, the challenges, and the energy of India will stay with me forever. Thank you for all your support over the years. Hopefully see you soon.”
The explosive batter, who also bowls off-spin, has represented four franchises — Mumbai Indians, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Delhi Daredevils, and Punjab Kings in his IPL journey.
Maxwell’s announcement came days after Faf du Plessis, the former South African captain, and Moeen Ali, the ex-England cricketer, opted Pakistan Super League over the Indian Premier League.
Sharing his excitement to feature in the PSL, Ali posted, “I’m really excited to be joining PSL in its New Era. The league has earned a reputation for top-level T20 cricket, with high-quality competition and world-class talent across every team.”
Du Plessi, on the other hand, said that this time he chose to take on a new challenge and will be playing in the upcoming PSL season.
“It’s an exciting step for me — a chance to experience something new, to grow as a player, and to embrace a league filled with incredible talent and energy.”
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