In a landmark move set to transform college sports, the NCAA has agreed to a US$2.8 billion back pay settlement, allowing schools to directly compensate athletes for the first time. This historic agreement follows a lengthy litigation process and signals a new era for collegiate athletics.

A federal judge has approved a landmark change in college sports, clearing the way for schools to begin paying their athletes millions as soon as next month. This decision marks arguably the biggest transformation in the history of college athletics, signaling a new era for the multibillion-dollar industry.