Arkansas 9th in SEC athletics revenue in fiscal year 2022

by Paul Gatling (pgatling@nwabj.com)

The University of Alabama athletics department was the Southeastern Conference revenue king in fiscal year 2022.

The Crimson Tide’s revenue of $214.36 million in the 12 months from July 1, 2021, to June 30, 2022, ranked first among the league’s 13 public universities. $130.9 million of Alabama’s revenue, or 61%, came from the school’s football program.

The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal compiled the data through public records requests. The research does not include private schools that are not subject to public records laws. Vanderbilt University, a private school, is the only SEC school not included.

https://talkbusiness.net/2023/02/arkansas-9th-in-sec-athletics-revenue-in-fiscal-year-2022/

Bill Seeks To Ban Transgender Girls, Women From Arkansas School Sports Teams

By DANIEL BREEN

Arkansas lawmakers have proposed a bill that would make it illegal for schools to allow transgender girls and women to play on sports teams corresponding to their gender identity.

The legislation, called the Gender Integrity Reinforcement Legislation for Sports (GIRLS) Act, is sponsored by Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Mountain View, and Rep. DeAnn Vaught, R-Horatio. State Attorney General Leslie Rutledge introduced the bill at a news conference Monday.

"We don't want common sense to be overshadowed by so-called political correctness, and this bill would ensure the integrity of girls and women in sports," Rutledge said. "This legislation will create a space for women’s sports and will provide opportunities for women to demonstrate their skills, strength and athletic abilities against other females of the same biological stature."

https://www.ualrpublicradio.org/post/bill-seeks-ban-transgender-girls-women-arkansas-school-sports-teams

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge speaks alongside state lawmakers Monday at the Arkansas State Capitol.

CREDIT DANIEL BREEN / KUAR NEWS