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If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
A new Tennessee law triggered the power conferences into demanding schools like UT sign a loyalty pledge over new player pay ...
Tennessee law shields schools in state from NCAA blame if NIL-driven House settlement fails
A new state law protects Tennessee universities from antitrust lawsuits by athletes unhappy with player-pay rules coming to ...
NCAA faces $4 million lawsuit by former player over lost NIL
Tennessee’s all-time assists leader claims NCAA rules cost him a fifth year and millions in NIL deals—now he’s taking legal ...
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Tennessee NIL law takes aim at House settlement terms, provides protection from antitrust lawsuits
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed a S.B. 536 into law. Considered one of the most athlete-friendly NIL laws in the country, it ...
Tennessee's Zakai Zeigler sues NCAA: What to know about the case that could alter college eligibility rules
Lawyers and CBS Sports experts weigh in on a case that carries the potential for wide-ranging change to college sports ...
Vols' Zakai Zeigler sues for fifth year of eligibility, citing NIL pay
Tennessee guard Zakai Zeigler is suing the NCAA for another year of eligibility, claiming he could lose up to $4 million in ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel10d
Why Tennessee winning too much could be a problem for Danny White in era of paying players
NIL deals will continue to play a significant role in recruiting and retaining athletes, supplementing revenue-sharing payments. The University of Tennessee has cultivated a well-earned identity ...
USA Today2d
If Tennessee chooses state law over NIL pledge, it risks being kicked out of SEC
"That commitment has not changed. We appreciate the Tennessee General Assembly's forethought in passing NIL legislation that provides future protections for student-athletes and institutions ...
The Indianapolis Star6d
Tennessee law shields schools in state from NCAA blame if NIL-driven House settlement fails
It aims to prepare for potential issues with the pending House settlement on NIL compensation. The law grants flexibility for Tennessee universities and NIL collectives to pay athletes without ...