New lawsuit targets NCAA payment restrictions for athletes in 17 states

A recent antitrust lawsuit against the NCAA aims to eliminate revenue-sharing limitations imposed on college athletes in 17 states, such as California, Ohio, and Michigan. The suit argues that the current $20.5 million cap violates state laws regarding athletes' names, images, and likeness compensation. Named plaintiffs include Southern California linebacker Talanoa Ili and Stanford quarterback Charlie Mirer, who both allege that these restrictions have negatively impacted their earning potential. The lawsuit seeks damages on behalf of college football and basketball players and targets rules limiting donor collective contributions. Should the lawsuit succeed, it could significantly reshape athlete compensation across the NCAA.

• 9:34 PMYahoo Sports — A new lawsuit could change how much colleges can pay athletes