Nico Iamaleava introduced the world to the growing scene of NIL (Name, Image, Likeness) when he committed to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville in 2022. The Volunteers offered Iamaleava $8 million through Spyre Sports Group, a Tennessee collective. This made him one of the first athletes to sign one of the largest NIL deals in the early stages of the NIL era, according to … [Read more...] about Transforming the Game: The Impact of NIL on Athletics
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A Deep Dive into Name, Image and Likeness Deals at Pepperdine — Is Pepperdine Doing Enough?
Men's baseball freshman catcher Matt Quintar (left) and junior shortstop John Peck (middle) help showcase freshman shortstop Jack Goodman’s deal with Big League Chew (right), Oct. 7. Goodman is one of four Men's Baseball players to report an NIL deal. Photo by Alex Clarke Name, Image and Likeness deals give college athletes the opportunity to make deals with companies and … [Read more...] about A Deep Dive into Name, Image and Likeness Deals at Pepperdine — Is Pepperdine Doing Enough?
LAFC Launches its Third Season and Establishes Position as the ‘Heart of LA’
Los Angeles Football Club fans wave flags to celebrate the first goal of the season during a friendly match against Club Atlético Peñarol on Jan. 25. Photo by Vernie CovarrubiasThe Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) kicked off its third season with a sold-out friendly match against Uruguayan powerhouse Club Atlético Peñarol on Jan. 25.Within the 10th minute, … [Read more...] about LAFC Launches its Third Season and Establishes Position as the ‘Heart of LA’
NFLPA Director Speaks at Pepp Law
Photos by Kyle McCabe Pepperdine discontinued its football program in 1961, but that didn't stop the university's Law and Sports Administration programs from collaborating to bring a big name in the football world to campus — a big name who also happens to be an accomplished lawyer. DeMaurice "De" Smith, the Executive Director of the National Football League Player's … [Read more...] about NFLPA Director Speaks at Pepp Law
