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FEINSTEIN: Curt Cignetti keeps it simple. What he’s done at Indiana is remarkable.
Under Cignetti, Indiana University has not trailed during its six-game winning streak, the football program’s longest since 1967, and has scored at least 40 points in five consecutive games for the first time in program history.
Two former IU men’s basketball players sue university, alleging sexual abuse by former team doctor
The putative lawsuit is seeking class-action status and unspecified money damages on behalf of all players who experienced abuse during their time at Indiana University.
Indiana Wesleyan University plans $30M basketball arena
Construction on the 80,000-square-foot arena is scheduled to begin Friday, with hopes of having the facility ready for games by the end of 2026.
NCAA’s $2.78B settlement with colleges over athlete payments gets preliminary approval
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken released an order setting a timeline for a deal that would put millions of dollars into the pockets of college athletes.
Big Ten chief says league ‘positive’ about expanding NCAA hoops tourneys
The Indianapolis-based NCAA presented a plan to Division I conference commissioners that would expand the lucrative men’s and women’s basketball tournaments by four or eight teams alongside an option to leave each field at 68.
Attorneys tweak $2.78B college settlement, remove the word ‘booster’ from NIL language
The new language and replacement of the hazily defined “booster,” which has played a big role in the Indianapolis-based NCAA’s rulebook for decades, is designed to better outline which sort of deals will come under scrutiny under the new rules.
Derek Schultz: Notre Dame’s unpredictability under Freeman may ultimately be his undoing
Being a friendly guy while churning out 9-3 seasons and winning the Nobody Cares Bowl isn’t going to fly for Notre Dame in today’s era.
Denard Robinson, Braylon Edwards among former Michigan players suing NCAA, Big Ten Network
The federal class-action antitrust lawsuit claims the athletes lost out on more than $50 million during their college careers because of the association’s now-lifted ban on athletes being compensated for name, image and likeness.
Judge questions restrictions on booster payments to athletes in $2.78B NCAA settlement
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken did not rule on the request to grant preliminary approval of the deal. She told the NCAA and plaintiffs to “go back to the drawing board” to address issues she raised and report back to her in three weeks with solutions.
College athlete advocacy group opposes NCAA lawsuit settlement, says it limits potential earnings
The National College Players Association said it is against the proposed $2.8 billion settlement agreement of antitrust litigation facing the Indianapolis-based NCAA and major college conferences.
Notre Dame suspends men’s swim team for one year after review finds NCAA gambling violations
According to a person with knowledge of the situation, members of the team had set up a makeshift, internal sportsbook where athletes could wager on the times posted by themselves or teammates at meets.
IBJ Podcast: JW Marriott’s manager on surviving pandemic, saving March Madness and facing new competition
Phil Ray also weighs in on the new taxing district the city is considering for beautification and public safety efforts downtown, plus the city-funded construction of an 800-room hotel that would become the JW Marriott’s biggest competitor.
Third annual Indy Classic to feature Purdue, Butler
The third annual Indy Classic will feature the men’s basketball programs of Purdue University playing Texas A&M University and Butler University taking on the University of Wisconsin at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
NCAA moving closer to financially rewarding women’s basketball teams that reach March Madness
Women’s basketball is valued at $65 million per tournament under its new media rights deal—roughly 10 times more than in the contract that ends this year.
NCAA targets boosters, collectives with mandatory disclosure of NIL deals
For some, it looks like an overstep by the NCAA. Others see ample precedent in professional leagues to support regulating NIL.
Unintended consequences: NIL in college sports raises questions for not-for-profits
Three years into the new age of college sports, where athletes are allowed to profit from their successes through name, image and likeness deals, everyone is still trying to find out what the new normal will be.
Attorney: Full settlement agreement of antitrust lawsuits involving NCAA expected to be filed Friday
The NCAA along with the Atlantic Coast Conference, Big Ten Conference, Big 12, Pac-12 and Southeastern Conference agreed on May 23 to the framework of a $2.77 billion settlement of multiple antitrust lawsuits that were challenging limits on college athlete compensation.
NIT to hold 2025 men’s semifinals, championship at Hinkle Fieldhouse
Indianapolis is already set to host the NIT semifinals and final in 2026, along with the NCAA Division I, II and III men’s title games.
Appeals court says some NCAA athletes might qualify as employees under federal wage laws
The court, in the latest challenge to the Indianapolis-based NCAA’s long-held notion of “amateurism” in college sports, said a test should be developed to differentiate between students who play college sports for fun and those whose effort “crosses the legal line into work.”