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NCAA, leagues back $2.8 billion settlement, setting stage for dramatic change across college sports
![Charlie Riedel Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/4d4a5a990de941f3adcfbbe6db987699/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
Big 12 commissioner Brett Yormark addresses the media during the NCAA college Big 12 women's basketball media day Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2023, in Kansas City, Mo. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
![Rick Bowmer FILE - The logo for the Big 12 Conference has been applied to the field for an NCAA college football game between Sam Houston State and BYU on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Provo, Utah. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/4504210bad1342b4bde4b1f1527e12c9/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - The logo for the Big 12 Conference has been applied to the field for an NCAA college football game between Sam Houston State and BYU on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023, in Provo, Utah. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
![Jason Getz FILE - Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14), left, takes the snap from Auburn center Reese Dismukes (50) as the Auburn offense operates against Missouri on the SEC logo during the first half of Auburn's 59-42 win over Missouri in the SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga. Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 officials are expected to provide the final approval of a $2.8 billion plan that will settle antitrust claims and set the stage for college athletes to start sharing the billions of dollars flowing to their schools. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6320688cd49c4ca0bd4dda1feda5ea67/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Auburn quarterback Nick Marshall (14), left, takes the snap from Auburn center Reese Dismukes (50) as the Auburn offense operates against Missouri on the SEC logo during the first half of Auburn's 59-42 win over Missouri in the SEC Championship at the Georgia Dome, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013, in Atlanta, Ga. Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 officials are expected to provide the final approval of a $2.8 billion plan that will settle antitrust claims and set the stage for college athletes to start sharing the billions of dollars flowing to their schools. (AP Photo/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Jason Getz, File)
![David Banks FILE - Tony Petitti speaks to the media as he's introduced as the commissioner of the Big Ten, April 28, 2023, in Rosemont, Ill. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/d40c5f233bb74b83aeaa7e1028db3417/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Tony Petitti speaks to the media as he's introduced as the commissioner of the Big Ten, April 28, 2023, in Rosemont, Ill. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/David Banks, File)
![Ralph Freso FILE - The Pac-12 logo is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2019. Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 officials are expected to provide the final approval of a $2.8 billion plan that will settle antitrust claims and set the stage for college athletes to start sharing the billions of dollars flowing to their schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/aceda2d537534bb1830abf902aec8197/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - The Pac-12 logo is shown during the second half of an NCAA college football game between Arizona State and Kent State, in Tempe, Ariz., Aug. 29, 2019. Southeastern Conference and Pac-12 officials are expected to provide the final approval of a $2.8 billion plan that will settle antitrust claims and set the stage for college athletes to start sharing the billions of dollars flowing to their schools. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso, File)
![Michael Conroy FILE - Signage is on the headquarters of the NCAA in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/5af5ad7af7e14ad88d2ab4d69dd7a6f5/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Signage is on the headquarters of the NCAA in Indianapolis, March 12, 2020. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
![Tony Gutierrez FILE - Baylor's Matt Ritchey stands by the Big 12 Conference logo on the field during the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Oct. 13, 2012. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/f1051136b19a4cd6bbaa90725458b146/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Baylor's Matt Ritchey stands by the Big 12 Conference logo on the field during the team's NCAA college football game against TCU in Waco, Texas, Oct. 13, 2012. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)
![Alex Brandon FILE - Miami practices before the start of the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball tournament March 11, 2024, in Washington. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/2c028a13d7264649b47b4b772fae645c/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Miami practices before the start of the Atlantic Coast Conference basketball tournament March 11, 2024, in Washington. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)
![Mark Humphrey FILE - Arkansas players run past the Southeastern Conference logo during practice for the 2006 SEC men's basketball tournament March 8, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/8fabc4b15b484288ae23bf756ee523ac/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Arkansas players run past the Southeastern Conference logo during practice for the 2006 SEC men's basketball tournament March 8, 2006, in Nashville, Tenn. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
![John Bazemore FILE - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during SEC football media days, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/228659b839e24510a75c640d7f857b05/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Southeastern Conference Commissioner Greg Sankey speaks during SEC football media days, July 18, 2022, in Atlanta. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
![Jeff Chiu FILE - Pac-12 Senior Associate Commissioner Teresa Gould speaks during the conference's basketball media day Oct. 12, 2021, in San Francisco. Gould later became commissioner of the conference. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/382c9e042f6b4dd5b002156a97ffa006/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Pac-12 Senior Associate Commissioner Teresa Gould speaks during the conference's basketball media day Oct. 12, 2021, in San Francisco. Gould later became commissioner of the conference. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
![Ian Maule FILE - Southern California's McKenzie Forbes reacts after being presented the Pac-12 tournament Most Valuable Player trophy by Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould after USC defeated Stanford in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Pac-12 tournament March 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Ian Maule, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/f074d17f9ed0470785d2e97c742a677f/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Southern California's McKenzie Forbes reacts after being presented the Pac-12 tournament Most Valuable Player trophy by Pac-12 Commissioner Teresa Gould after USC defeated Stanford in an NCAA college basketball game for the championship of the Pac-12 tournament March 10, 2024, in Las Vegas. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Ian Maule, File)
![Erik Verduzco FILE - An Atlantic Coast Conference sign is displayed by Florida State players after the team's win over Louisville in the ACC championship NCAA college football game Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/8dd5409f76df42d9878dabd38872a6c1/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - An Atlantic Coast Conference sign is displayed by Florida State players after the team's win over Louisville in the ACC championship NCAA college football game Dec. 2, 2023, in Charlotte, N.C. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Erik Verduzco, File)
![Jae C. Hong FILE - Wisconsin's Traevon Jackson dribbles past the NCAA logo during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/6efbd2457f3a4441918c73cb90a1ee35/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - Wisconsin's Traevon Jackson dribbles past the NCAA logo during practice at the NCAA men's college basketball tournament March 26, 2014, in Anaheim, Calif. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)
![Gail Burton FILE - A network television camera is photographed before an NCAA college football game Oct. 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)](https://mapi.associatedpress.com/v2/items/00419be5f92c46a7ad8d4640cc51f01a/preview/preview.jpg?s=680x)
FILE - A network television camera is photographed before an NCAA college football game Oct. 22, 2022, in College Park, Md. The NCAA and the nation's five biggest conferences have agreed to pay nearly $2.8 billion to settle a host of antitrust claims,a monumental decision that sets the stage for a groundbreaking revenue-sharing model that could start directing millions of dollars directly to athletes as soon as the 2025 fall semester. (AP Photo/Gail Burton, File)