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Friday, April 3, 2026

Business of College Athletics

College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.

Recent Articles

Jul 29, 2025; Montreal, QC, Canada; Maya Joint (AUS) reacts after scoring a point against Leylah Fernandez (CAN) in first round play at IGA Stadium.

NCAA Proposes Removing Prize Money Limits After Landmark Settlement

The change would allow players to accept prize money without affecting eligibility.
Mar 29, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; UConn Huskies guard Braylon Mullins (24) celebrates after making the game-winning three-point basket against the Duke Blue Devils in the second half during an Elite Eight game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena

UConn’s Braylon Mullins Waiting to Cash In On Game-Winning Shot

Mullins is holding off on NIL opportunities until the Huskies’ season ends.


Yormark, Campbell Fight Over Who Runs Big 12: ‘He Is Not the..

“He is not the dictator of the conference. That’s not his role.”

Iowa State Star Audi Crooks Enters Transfer Portal

Crooks, an Iowa native, has one year of eligibility remaining.

Why a Furniture Store Is Risking $50M on UConn Basketball

Jordan’s Furniture will refund purchases if both Huskies teams make the final.

How Nikola Jokić’s Agent Became the Talent Supplier for Illinois Basketball

Miško Ražnatović represents four of the Illinois “Balkan Five.” 

Top Seeds Sweep Women’s Final Four As 2025 Teams All Return

It’s the first repeat Final Four in 30 years.

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Alabama Leads College Football in Private Jet Spending 

Texas A&M spent $493,000 on coach Mike Elko’s travel alone.

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA;UConn Huskies forward Tarris Reed Jr. (5) dunks the ball against the Michigan State Spartans in the second half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena

College Basketball’s Biggest Brands Debate ‘Blueblood’

The term’s meaning was up for debate at men’s March Madness.

Mar 27, 2026; Washington, DC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) attempts to dribble the ball past St. John's Red Storm forward Bryce Hopkins (23) in the first half during a Sweet Sixteen game of the East Regional of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Capital One Arena

Duke vs. St. John’s Was the Battle of Dueling Roster Strategies

In the “unrestricted free agency” era, the Blue Devils won out.