Andy Berg

1 week ago | athleticbusiness.com | Andy Berg

The University of Missouri spent over $31 million in NIL compensation to student-athletes during the past year, according to financial records. Mizzou spent them money in service of bolstering its football and basketball programs, with nearly two-thirds of the money going to football players and about a fourth to men’s basketball. The remainder was split among baseball, women’s basketball and lower-profile programs.

1 week ago | athleticbusiness.com | Andy Berg

Iowa baseball's 50-year-old Duane Banks Field is ready for another round of renovations. The Hawkeyes' home field in Iowa City will undergo a second, $5.8 million round of improvements that will include a new press box and additional seating. The Iowa Board of Regents approved the renovation plans on Thursday, June 12. Log in to view the full articleIowa Preps $5.8M Renovation of Duane Banks FieldIowa baseball's 50-year-old Duane Banks Field is ready for another round of renovations.

1 week ago | athleticbusiness.com | Andy Berg

VCSU Breaks Ground on New Athletics Facility A decades old dream is about to become reality for Valley City State University. More than 250 people were on hand Thursday to celebrate groundbreaking for the Tharaldson Family Athletic Center, showing their enthusiasm for the project and appreciation for the private donors who helped make it possible. "We truly are transforming our campus," said VCSU President Alan LaFave.

1 week ago | athleticbusiness.com | Andy Berg

Michigan representative and former college and professional athlete Joe Tate has introduced a bill to protect student-athletes' right to profit off of their name, image and likeness. According to WLNS, House Bill 4643 states that collegiate institutions and athletic organizations cannot prevent student athletes from receiving financial compensation for the use of their NIL.

1 week ago | athleticbusiness.com | Andy Berg

The University of New Orleans this week announced a youth sports program aimed at giving young people in the city more access to athletics and recreation programs, as well as job opportunities. According to WWL Louisiana, the $1.95 million Recreation for Youth Partnership, is a public-private initiative that's expected to provide year-round programming for more than 6,000 kids in its first year.