US college athletes earned $1.8B from revenue sharing in its first year

What happened

College athletes received $1.8 billion through revenue sharing in the programme's first year. The roundup also covers $225 million in planned cuts at the University of Minnesota and a drop in how important college is seen to be.

Why it may matter

• Fewer places or less money than before — plan around it.
• Useful if you are trying to get into university.
• Affects students in the US.