UNLV easily handles TCU, 101-78

Now that a California judge has signed off on the settlement, here is a detailed look at how it could dramatically alter college sports, including for UNLV.

A judge formally approved a settlement of three separate lawsuits Friday, paving the way for schools to directly pay student-athletes beginning July 1.

The Mountain West and Pac-12 appear motivated to reach a deal that would allow them to finalize a contentious split that saw five schools leave for the Pac-12.