For College HUNKS, Portland Gear, high school athletes are star endorsers

In the eyes of some business owners, NIL deals with high school athletes are new and untested.

As NIL comes to high school sports, its impact is being hotly debated

In 41 states and Washington, D.C., any high school player — from a quarterback to a soccer goalie — can have an NIL deal.

NBA Academy Africa newcomers find common ground in unfamiliar world

SALY, Senegal — It’s tough being the new kid. But 17-year-old Zie Cheick Hassan Conde was just that when he arrived at NBA Academy Africa in September 2023. The 6-foot-8 wing was the only player from the Ivory Coast —…