Texas Tech ace NiJaree Canady has signed her second seven-figure name NIL deal, securing her place in Lubbock for the future. The agreement was confirmed Friday by ESPN via her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management.

Amidst an ever-changing era of collegiate athletics, Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a new law into action on Thursday.

Canady transferred from Stanford to Texas Tech after NIL discussions with the Cardinal reportedly broke down. The star pitcher and her family sought a more lucrative contract after she led a second consecutive trip to the WCWS in 2024, and Texas Tech offered 10 times Stanford's starting price.

Hours before the she leads the Texas Tech softball team into Game 3 of the Women's College World Series championship against Texas, ESPN's Ramona Shelburne reports that Canady has signed on to return to the Red Raiders for the 2026 season, citing her manager, Derrick Shelby of Prestige Management Group, as the source of the information.

A Texas bill that would drastically change NIL payments to student athletes is awaiting Gov. Greg Abbott's signature.

How much does Texas Tech softball's NiJaree Canady make in NIL earnings? Here's what to know ahead of the WCWS championship series vs. Texas.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed a bill that will allow high school sports seniors to benefit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL). According to KBTX’s Travis Brown, the state’s House of Representatives passed House Bill 126 via two-thirds vote.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a new name, image, and likeness bill that will be going to immediate effect that allows recruits to benefit on their name, image and likeness (NIL). The House of
Representatives pass the bill passed after a two-thirds majority vote per Travis Brown at KBTX.