Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY

Iowa State University is taking the first steps to getting some athletes back on campus amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The California State University system offered the first serious warning of how college sports may be impacted this fall by the coronavirus pandemic.

NCAA President Mark Emmert on return of college sports: “If a school doesn’t reopen, then they’re not going to be playing sports.”

Senate Commerce Committee Chairman sent strong signal concerning Congressional interest in legislation tied to NCAA athletes’ ability to make money.

NCAA committees to present plan that would allow athletes to promote commercial products and services, sell memorabilia and autographs.

The NCAA announced that it is reducing academic requirements incoming Division I freshman athletes will need to meet in order to play and practice.

A canceled football season would erase income from tickets, postseason games, game-appearance guarantees and various game-day sales.

NCAA vice president Kevin Lennon says proposed changes coming to athletes’ ability to make money from their names, images and likenesses.

The Council faced several alternatives: Covering athletes in winter and spring sports; only athletes in their senior year; athletes in all classes.