Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY

Mark Emmert’s escalation in pay resulted from a raise called for under his contract that ended up being reduced but not negated by the pandemic cuts.

Emmert, who has served as the NCAA’s chief executive since 2010, will continue to serve in his role until a successor is in place or until June 2023.

First-year North Carolina men’s coach Hubert Davis and veteran South Carolina women’s coach Dawn Staley in line for major bonus pay if teams perform.

The Southeastern Conference reported a total revenue of $833 million in fiscal 2021, a $105 million increase from the previous year.

Arizona State provided net total of $67.3 million in school funds, student fees to its athletics program, per its annual financial report to the NCAA.

Public-school college football head coaches topped $1.8 million in bonuses from bowl games, final polls. A look at all bonuses earned this season.

U.S. Congressman sends letters to presidents of LSU, Southern California demanding answers in wake of mega-contracts with Brian Kelly, Lincoln Riley.

New 10-year deals for Brian Kelly, Mel Tucker and James Franklin may spark renewed efforts on legislation aimed at giving athletes better health care.

Universities and governing boards have agreed to deals with so many years and guaranteed dollars that unstable jobs now are almost tenured positions.