Senate approves sweeping college sports bill on athlete pay, transfers and NCAA rules

The Senate passed a bipartisan bill to regulate college athlete revenue sharing, NIL deals, and transfers while granting the NCAA limited antitrust protection. Critics argue the legislation may reduce leverage for student-athletes.
The Senate approved a bipartisan college sports overhaul that would codify athlete revenue sharing, regulate NIL and transfers, and give the NCAA limited antitrust protection. Critics say it undercuts athletes’ leverage.
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