The NCAA used to be the villain. Now Congress wants it back in charge | CommentaryBack in the quaint days of 2021, politicians across the country, in both blue and red states, all coalesced around a common enemy: the NCAA. Some 25 states passed bills overriding the NCAA’s longtime ban on athletes earning name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation.Spokane Spokesman-Review10d agoWhole story →EducationCultureprotect college sports act passage
Senate passes Cantwell's Protect College Sports Act, sending bill to rein in collegiate 'chaos' to HouseWASHINGTON – More than two-thirds of the Senate voted late Monday night to pass legislation co-authored by Sen. Maria Cantwell aimed at restoring order to college sports, but the bill may face stiffer opposition in the House.Spokane Spokesman-Review11d agoWhole story →CultureGovernmentMaria Cantwellprotect college sports act passage