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Prime Video is also bolstering its selection of sports documentaries and docu-series with the premiere of its newest: “The Money Game,” which is streaming now. “The Money Game” is an all-access look inside athletics at Louisiana State University as new NIL (name, image, likeness) rights are granted to student-athletes, allowing them to earn compensation from endorsements and more while still maintaining amateur athlete status.As one of the most recognizable brands in college athletics, LSU athletes took advantage of new NIL policies, with three of the top 10 collegiate NIL earners coming from the Tigers.The documentary series, now available to stream, follows six of them throughout the 2023-2024 school year.“The Money Game” is an Amazon Original, meaning it’s exclusive to Prime Video, so you’ll need a subscription to watch.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV Editor The outsized audience for this week’s highly-watched women’s NCAA basketball match between Iowa and LSU may also have noticed that many of the commercials seen during the game belonged to AT&T, State Farm, Home Depot and Gatorade. There was good reason. Optimum Sports, a media agency that specializes in sports properties and is part of ad giant Omnicom Group, had quietly snatched up 35% of advertising time during the game, a record setter in terms of viewership for women’s sports and the latest example of how interest in female players and the leagues in which they play is booming.

Once again, the Iowa Hawkeyes are leading ESPN to record audiences for women’s basketball.

UPDATED with statement: Los Angeles Times columnist Ben Bolch, who came under widespread fire for a column about the LSU–UCLA Women’s NCAA tournament matchup in which he called the Lady Tigers “dirty debutantes” and called them “villains,” while calling the Bruins “milk and cookies,” has apologized.

A Los Angeles Times column criticized as “sexist” by LSU women’s basketball coach Kim Mulkey was changed online by the newspaper early this morning because it “did not meet Times editorial standards.”

EXCLUSIVE: Prime Video has greenlit The Money Game, a docuseries tracking the revolutionary impact of “name, image and likeness” (NIL) policies on college sports.

Kim Mulkey is going to be making a lot of money next season as she’s set to become the highest paid women’s basketball coach in history!

Olivia Dunne, the Louisiana State University gymnast, social media influencer, and Sports Illustrated cover girl, has launched a fund to help other women athletes secure name, image and licensing (NIL) money.

Social media star and Sports Illustrated swimsuit covergirl Olivia Dunne has hinted at the amazing amounts companies are willing to throw out her for a paid post.

Sunday’s NCAA Women’s Basketball championship matchup between Iowa and LSU was historic in more ways than one. Not only did LSU’s 102-85 victory secure its first national basketball title in school history, but the game also drew the largest audience on record for a women’s college basketball game.

19-year-old Madison Brooks was struck and killed by a car in Baton Rouge on January 15. But her death was not entirely an accident — it’s now lead to the arrests of four young men… The Louisiana State University

Thursday night Facebook post, saying the LSUPD issued “a warrant due to allegations made against me.”The country crooner did not specify what he was accused of but noted he was “fully cooperative” with cops as more than 12,000 of his fans posted reactions and messages of support.“I understand that my career has thrust me into the public spotlight, and I embrace that wholeheartedly as my entire world belongs to my music and my fans,” wrote Hardy, who won season 17 of ABC’s “Idol” in 2019 and is known for his hits “Memorize You” and “Flame.”.His post continued, “However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time. I have the utmost respect for the law and will assist in their investigation as needed moving forward.”The Baton Rouge-based authorities and university representatives told The Post they can “confirm there is an active investigation with LSU Police” and they “may be able to provide more information later today.”Hardy’s reps told The Post they could not comment on the “pending investigation.”However, his attorney C.

American Idol winner Laine Hardy on Thursday said on his Facebook page that he is cooperating with an investigation from the Louisiana State University Police Department, who have issued a warrant against him.'Earlier today, I received a warrant due to allegations made against me and have been fully cooperative with the Louisiana State University Police Department,' the singer, 21, said in the post.He continued: 'I understand that my career has thrust me into the public spotlight, and I embrace that wholeheartedly as my entire world belongs to my music and my fans. The latest:American Idol winner Laine Hardy, 21, on Thursday said on his Facebook page that he is cooperating with an investigation from the Louisiana State University Police Department, who have issued a warrant against him 'However, due to the sensitive nature of this allegation, I humbly ask for privacy at this time.