For over a century, the NCAA has refused to pay athletes. After a recent settlement, that’s going to change. The organization has agreed to set aside $2.8 billion in back payments for some student athletes and moving forward, allow players to get a cut of television revenue. WSJ’s Jared Diamond explains what it might mean for the future of college athletics. Further Reading: -NCAA Agrees to Share Revenue With Athletes in Landmark $2.8 Billion Settlement -He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He’s Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up. Further Listening: -Why an Ivy League Basketball Team Voted to Unionize -The TikTok That Changed College Hoops Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices