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JULY 14, 2021

NIL: Setting College Athletes Up for Success

For the first time ever, NCAA athletes can earn money off of their name, image, and likeness (NIL), which opens up abundant opportunities.

To help prepare and empower you , Front Office Sports – together with Facebook and Instagram – have created Athlete Marketing Essentials: NIL Certification, a free online course dedicated to this new era of collegiate athletics.

Whether you’re an athlete, a leader within an athletic department, agent, or connected to college sports in another way, this six-lesson course breaks down the tools and services available to help athletes grow their audience, distribute content, and generate meaningful revenue.

Upon completion, you’ll earn a verified digital certification badge to display on your LinkedIn profile. Plus, you’ll have access to the Facebook and Instagram Safety Guide for Athletes as well as the College Athletes on Facebook and Instagram online hub.

Making Headlines

MLB: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. belted a 468-foot home run to lead the American League over the National League 5-2 in the 2021 All-Star Game. At 22, Guerrero Jr. is the youngest player to win All-Star MVP.

Olympics: Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal each scored 17 to lift Team USA to a 108-80 victory over Argentina in men’s basketball exhibition play. The USA (1-2) will next face Australia on Friday in Las Vegas.

NASCAR: Hendrick Motorsports signed driver Kyle Larson to a one-year contract extension.

NHL: The Bruins signed defenseman Brandon Carlo to a six-year extension that carries a $4.1 million annual cap hit.

Win Your Favorite Baseball Player’s Jersey!

Want to win your favorite baseball player’s jersey? Refer your friends and colleagues to Sports Section and get entered for the giveaway. One referral = one entry.

It’s easy. Just copy and paste your unique link below and share it in an email, on social media, or wherever you talk sports online. Thanks for spreading the word!

Here’s your custom referral link: [RH_REFLINK]

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