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Jun 29, 2021 | 2:55 PM
(The Center Square) – College athletes in Illinois will now be able to be compensated.At the University of Illinois on Tuesday, Governor J.B. Pritzker signed legislation that will allow athletes to profit from endorsements, sponsorships and autographs.“Beginning July 1, Illinois collegiate student athletes, no matter the sport and no matter the division, can take control of their destiny when it comes to their name, image, likeness and voice,” Pritzker said.The law does not allow athletes to endorse things like gambling, tobacco, cannabis, alcohol, adult entertainment or any products or services that are “reasonably considered to be inconsistent with the values or mission of a post secondary educational institution.”With no national standard on the books yet, states are scrambling to allow college endorsements for student athletes. A number of states have such laws set to take effect in coming years, and lawmakers
Gators outclass Bulls in singles, win 4-1
Ben Shelton stars, Florida advances to Sweet Sixteen Ben Shelton celebrates against USF. The Gators took down the Bulls to advance to the Sweet 16. Photo by Faith Buckley | The Independent Florida Alligator
The UF men’s tennis team defeated the USF Bulls Sunday behind strong singles performances despite another loss in the doubles portion.
Senior Duarte Vale and redshirt senior Johannes Ingildsen rolled to a 6-3 victory on court one and gave the Gators an early 1-0 lead in the category.
On court three, USF tandem Manuel Goncalves and Alvin Tudorica took down senior Brian Berdusco and sophomore Will Grant 4-6. The Florida duo nearly pulled off an impressive comeback, but their efforts weren’t enou
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New York Giants offensive assistant Stephen Brown tests positive for coronavirus
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. The New York Giants coaching staff is getting thin for this week s game against the Cleveland Browns after outside linebackers coach Bret Bielema left to become the head coach at the University of Illinois on Saturday morning and offensive assistant Stephen Brown tested positive for COVID-19.
Offensive coordinator Jason Garrett had already tested positive earlier in the week. He also will miss Sunday s game against the Browns.
The Giants are currently working with the league s chief medical officer regarding close contacts with Brown. In the meantime, the team is following its normal practice and meeting schedule for Saturday.