The Southeastern Conference reported a total revenue of $833 million in fiscal 2021, a $105 million increase from the previous year.
Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY
U.S. Congressman cites football coach deals in questions to schools about tax-exempt status
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Power Five public schools’ athletics revenue fell at least $1.7 billion due to pandemic
Operating revenue for 50-plus Power Five public schools in fiscal 2021 fell by at least $1.7 billion compared to pre-pandemic levels.
College athletes are school employees, new National Labor Relations Board memo says
Move sets stage for renewal of efforts to organize athletes at private schools into unionized collective bargaining units that may seek compensation.
Judge denies NCAA’s dismissal from case seeking to have athletes declared school employees
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Fresno State gets $1.1M guarantee, and win, from No. 13 UCLA on bad night for Pac-12
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