Breaking with a long-held stance on athlete compensation, the NCAA Division I schools’ top rules-making group Wednesday approved policy changes that will greatly enhance athletes’ ability to make money from their name, image and likeness, beginning Thursday.
The decision announced by the NCAA came hours before laws or executive orders in more than a dozen states that will have the same impact were set to take effect.
The setup will remain in place until federal legislation or new NCAA rules are adopted.
“With the variety of state laws adopted across the country, we will continue to work with Congress to develop a solution that will provide clarity on a national level,” NCAA President Mark
