Friday, April 17, 2026

College Sports

College sports is big business. Over the past five years, the industry has experienced some of the biggest changes in its history–from allowing players to profit off NIL and revenue-sharing to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Plus, state and federal lawmakers have taken an interest in legislating the chaos. FOS is covering it all, from the court to the courthouse to the White House.

Cignetti: Indiana’s Title-Winning Roster Cost Well Under $40M

Indiana defeated Miami in the CFP title game. 
April 17, 2026

The Lawyer Steering the NIL Era

In the new era of college sports, Darren Heitner is everywhere.
April 17, 2026
Ohio State Buckeyes quarterback Julian Sayin (10) throws during the Cotton Bowl at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas for the College Football Playoff quarterfinal game against the Miami Hurricanes on Dec. 31, 2025.

Private Equity Burrows Deeper Into College Sports

Arctos had a previously unreported stake in Learfield, sources told FOS.
April 15, 2026

Michaela Onyenwere Made $205K With UCLA Before WNBA Payday

Onyenwere spent the past season as a UCLA assistant.
April 15, 2026