The NCAA Division I Council has approved the immediate elimination of the national letter of intent program, the NCAA announced Wednesday, marking a historic shift to the recruiting landscape. Established in 1964, the NLI program has existed as the formal, binding agreement between prospective athletes and college programs for the past 60 years. The NLI will be replaced by a new financial aid agreement that will provide many of the same core functions as the NLI and will likely be tied to a contract related to an impending revenue-sharing model across college athletics. Under the new rules, transfer athletes will be allowed to sign with a new school after they've formally entered the portal. Per the NCAA, once a prospect has signed a written offer of athletic aid, other schools will be "prohibited from recruiting communications."
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A Delaware judge has refused to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against sports website Deadspin over an article accusing a 9-year-old NFL fan and his family of racism because of his game-day attire. The lawsuit was filed by California residents Raul Armenta Jr. and his wife, Shannon, on behalf of themselves and their son, Holden, who attended a game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Las Vegas Raiders last November. According to the lawsuit, Holden, referred to in the lawsuit as "H.A.", is a Chiefs fan who also loves his family's Chumash-Indian heritage. He wore a Chiefs jersey to the game, with his face painted half-red and half-black, and a costume Native American headdress. Holden got the opportunity to pose with Raiders cheerleaders and was also shown briefly during the television broadcast of the game, with his red-and-black face paint visible. An Associated Press photographer also captured an image of Holden showing both sides of the boy's painted face. read more
Jennifer Anistons appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! was memorable for several reasons. The actor set the record straight on some rumors about her and revealed which one of those speculations was true. These included her getting a salmon sperm facial, which she confessed was true. Although it isn't FDA-approved, the facial has apparently given some celebrities effective results, as reported by Variety. Jennifer Aniston got candid when she sat down with host Jimmy Kimmel to dispel some rumors. However, the actress didn't deny getting a salmon sperm facial. Amidst laughter from the audience, Aniston went on to explain what motivated her to get it done in the first place. read more
Northern high school seniors are increasingly applying to Southern universities due to lower tuition costs, better weather, and strong employment prospects. Enrollment at Southern public colleges has sharply risen, with football culture and school spirit also playing a role in attracting students. The trend signifies a shift away from traditional Northern institutions like the Ivy League, as Southern schools gain popularity among Northern families. An increasing proportion of Northern American high school seniors are choosing to attend institutions in the South. There has been an increase in applications from Northern areas to Southern universities such as Clemson, Georgia Tech, South Carolina, and Alabama. A variety of factors are mentioned by families, such as more affordable tuition, pleasantr weather, and bright future employment opportunities. Students are lured to the active social life and school spirit, which are frequently displayed on social media, in the meanwhile. read more
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