NCAA won't punish players for EA suit payout

The NCAA will allow athletes with remaining eligibility to receive money from a proposed $40 million settlement of claims related to the alleged use of their names and likenesses in NCAA-themed video games, the association said in a statement Wednesday night.

However, the association also said it has not yet decided whether to object to any of the settlement terms.

As many as 100,000 college football and men's basketball players – including athletes with remaining eligibility – would be able to make claims under the proposed settlement.