A drama-filled NCAA title game in San Antonio ended with confetti and Gator chomps, while a federal judge’s decision on a multibillion-dollar college-sports lawsuit settlement could impact the future of the industry. Judge Claudia Wilken’s ruling may address roster limits, athlete treatment, and back pay for former players, potentially preventing an immediate wholesale phase-out of hundreds of college athletes. The clock is ticking as the settlement’s terms are set to take effect on July 1, when schools will be able to pay athletes directly, affecting all sports, from football to basketball.
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