NIL Coverage

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The NCAA changed its rules on name, image and likeness in the summer of 2021, allowing college athletes to profit from autograph signings, marketing deals, social media posts and sports camp appearances. The NCAA offered little guidance to its member schools, deferring to state laws. NIL quickly became shorthand for not only market-based deals, but payments for players to attend or remain at schools, which is technically prohibited by the NCAA. The advent of NIL combined with loosened rules around transfers in football and basketball have changed how rosters are put together and how they remain together. Find WRAL and national coverage of the deals, their ramifications, the legal dealings and the future of college sports here.

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

Caitlin Clark appears to be on the cusp of setting another record.

By The Associated Press

Caitlin Clark is set to sign a new Nike deal valued at $28 million over 8 years, reports say

Fans line up to meet NC State standouts DJ Burns and DJ Horne

DJ Burns and DJ Horne were at the Applebee's near Triangle Town Center for a meet-and-greet before the team leaves for Phoenix. Applebee's recently signed Horne to an NIL deal, part of a growth in deals for the Wolfpack.

Fans line up to meet NC State standouts DJ Burns and DJ Horne

DJ Burns, NC State cash in with NIL deals during Final Four run

NC State center DJ Burns has become a breakout March Madness star and companies are taking notice.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

No more rules on NIL? Gov. Cooper rescinds state's guidance

Gov. Roy Cooper's rescinded his 2021 executive order which placed guidelines on name, image and likeness for North Carolina universities.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

No more rules on NIL? Gov. Cooper rescinds state's guidance

After loss in court, NCAA backs off investigations into third-party NIL deals

The NCAA has told its enforcement staff to halt investigations into booster-backed collectives or other third parties making name, image and likeness compensation deals with Division I athletes.

MARK LONG, The Associated Press

Judge rules against NCAA, says NIL compensation rules likely violate antitrust law, harm athletes

A federal judge on Friday barred the NCAA from enforcing its rules prohibiting name, image and likeness compensation from being used to recruit athletes.

TERESA M. WALKER AND RALPH D. RUSSO, The Associated Press

Judge rules against NCAA, says NIL compensation rules likely violate antitrust law, harm athletes

Welter: Like his signature burrito, RJ Davis has all the ingredients rolled into one

RJ Davis is re-writing his UNC legacy during a career senior season. Winning never tasted so good. WRAL's Pat Welter sat down with Davis to try the RJ Davis Cajun shrimp burrito at the O'YA Cantina in Chapel Hill. They discussed food, fashion, RJ's career year, Caleb Love, and winning a national title.

Pat Welter

Welter: Like his signature burrito, RJ Davis has all the ingredients rolled into one

Pack Therapy: Savage Wolves founder Tom Livolsi on NIL, recruiting

Former NC State quarterback Mike Glennon and 99.9 The Fan show host Tim Donnelly are joined for an exclusive interview featuring Tom Livolsi, the founder of the Savage Wolves NIL collective for NC State football. Mike and Tim engage in a deep-dive discussion with Tom on the transformative topic of college athletes now getting paid through NIL (name, image, likeness) opportunities.

Pack Therapy: Savage Wolves founder Tom Livolsi on NIL, recruiting

UNC football has hit a 'wall,' Mack Brown says. Can NIL push the Heels forward?

Heels4Life, the Tar Heels' football collective, announced a $5-million campaign to improve North Carolina's efforts at keeping and attracting players.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

UNC football has hit a 'wall,' Mack Brown says. Can NIL push the Heels forward?

'Easier for supporters': NC State NIL collectives merge under One Pack

NC State's new 1PACK NIL Collective launched Tuesday. Pack of Wolves is no longer and Savage Wolves becomes the football-only collective within the broader 1Pack collective.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

'Easier for supporters': NC State NIL collectives merge under One Pack

Doeren: [NIL] Has pushed greed and a lack of character and integrity into the sport

Dave Doeren was asked about what changes he would make to the landscape of college football.

Doeren: [NIL] Has pushed greed and a lack of character and integrity into the sport

In Depth with Dan revisited: Final chapter of Tez Walker saga

Student-athletes, including Duke defensive lineman DeWayne Carter, are suing the NCAA and the Power 5 conferences claiming that rules that prohibit schools from paying their athletes violate antitrust law.

In Depth with Dan revisited: Final chapter of Tez Walker saga

NCAA President Charlie Baker calls for new tier of Division I where schools can pay athletes

In a letter sent Tuesday to more than 350 Division I schools, Baker told members that the disparity in resources between the wealthiest schools in the Football Bowl Subdivision and other DI members -- along with the hundreds of Division II and III schools -- is creating "a new series of challenges."

RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Sports Writer

Welter: With the transfer portal, don't hate the player, hate the game

With the transfer portal opening a record number of players are expected to be on the move, especially at the games most important position, quarterback. UNC was lucky to hold on to Drake Maye last season. This year NC State saw MJ Morris bench himself in order to red shirt and ultimately transfer out. The combination of NIL and the transfer portal is clearly out of control. WRAL's Pat Welter says don't hate on the players, hate on the system that's allowing this to happen.

Pat Welter

Welter: With the transfer portal, don't hate the player, hate the game

Multimillion dollar NIL deals? College football's transfer portal creating costly chaos

College football coaches like NC State's Dave Doeren are recognizing the need for fans to donate to NIL collectives to land the best players available players in the transfer portal.

Multimillion dollar NIL deals? College football's transfer portal creating costly chaos

'He's back': NC State star receiver KC Concepcion to return

KC Concepcion, a freshman, was the Wolfpack's most dynamic playmaker in 2023. Coach Dave Doeren asked fans to donate to NIL collectives that back the program to keep top players.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

'He's back': NC State star receiver KC Concepcion to return

Transfer portal tracker: Offensive lineman from North Texas picks Heels

What players from Duke, NC State and UNC have entered the transfer portal in the December window.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Transfer portal tracker: Offensive lineman from North Texas picks Heels

Doeren to NC State fan base: 'Needs to be financial commitment' to recruit, keep players

After his team's 39-20 victory against rival North Carolina, NC State head coach Dave Doeren calls for NIL donations.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Doeren to NC State fan base: 'Needs to be financial commitment' to recruit, keep players

Judge's ruling in latest antitrust lawsuit against NCAA could lead to billion in damages

House vs. the NCAA is being heard in the Northern District of California by Judge Claudia Wilken.

The Associated Press

Judge's ruling in latest antitrust lawsuit against NCAA could lead to billion in damages

Mt. Olive teams up with star UNC linebacker to sell pickle juice

North Carolina linebacker Cedric Gray and South Carolina linebacker Debo Williams appear in a 30-second commercial for Mt. Olive Pickle Company's

Brian Murphy, WRAL

Mt. Olive teams up with star UNC linebacker to sell pickle juice

WRAL Triangle and Two: Duke legend Chris Duhon shares basketball stories, what it will be like coaching his son in high school

Former Duke legend and NBA point guard Chris Duhon shared what it will be like coaching his son as the head coach of Gaston Christian School in Gastonia. Duhon's son is an incoming freshman.

WRAL Triangle and Two: Duke legend Chris Duhon shares basketball stories, what it will be like coaching his son in high school

Brownlow Mailbag: Where would college sports be if basketball generated the revenue

College basketball generates a lot of revenue during March Madness, but what if basketball churned out as much money as college football? WRAL Sports Fan's Lauren Brownlow answers that question in this edition of the Brownlow Mailbag.

Brownlow Mailbag: Where would college sports be if basketball generated the revenue

Bryce Young delivered food before NIL rules change at Alabama

Young, the No. 1 overall pick, said he picked the "leave at my door" orders to avoid being recognized.

Bryce Young delivered food before NIL rules change at Alabama

Brownlow's Twitter Mailbag: NIL fairness, ACC expansion based on mascots and more

Every week during the off-season, Lauren Brownlow takes readers' Twitter questions for her off-season Mailbag. This week, she gets into reasonable expectations for Virginia football, ACC expansion with mascots, NIL fairness and more.

Lauren Brownlow, WRALSportsFan contributor

Brownlow's Twitter Mailbag: NIL fairness, ACC expansion based on mascots and more

UNC, NC State, Duke, ECU football coaches join call for federal NIL legislation

North Carolina's Mack Brown, NC State's Dave Doeren, Duke's Mike Elko and ECU's Mike Houston took part in the annual Bill Dooley Pigskin Preview in Cary on Friday.

Brian Murphy, WRAL

UNC, NC State, Duke, ECU football coaches join call for federal NIL legislation