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A new law in California could be the start of a dystopic arms race, or the end of the NCAA | David Murphy

We’re talking about the transformation of college sports into a real life video game for millionaire and billionaire sports fans. At the state level, this would have the same impact as Citizens United on the political process.

California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, speaks on the floor of the Senate in Sacramento, Calif., in 2018. The state Assembly approved Skinner's bill to let college athletes hire agents and be paid for the use of their name, images or likeness.
California state Sen. Nancy Skinner, D-Berkeley, speaks on the floor of the Senate in Sacramento, Calif., in 2018. The state Assembly approved Skinner's bill to let college athletes hire agents and be paid for the use of their name, images or likeness.Read moreRich Pedroncelli / AP File
    by David Murphy | Columnist
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