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Ed O'Bannon's historic antitrust settlement with the NCAA, if finalized, will revolutionize college sports by ending amateurism, allowing direct payment to players, implementing pro sports-like salary caps, and providing players with a share of revenue they generate. O'Bannon's lawsuit, initially triggered by his likeness being used in a video game without compensation, led to changes benefiting college athletes' rights. Despite initial resistance from the NCAA, O'Bannon's efforts have paved the way for significant reforms in college sports, including the return of college sports video games.
Source: YAHOO