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CBS Sportssports12 days agoUpdated
Senate Committee Advances Protect College Sports Act on 19-9 Vote
The Senate Commerce Committee cleared the bill for a floor vote despite opposition from the SEC and Big Ten conferences. Sponsors say the measure creates a national framework for athlete pay, media rights, and roster rules.
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foxnews.compolitics32 days ago
Trump Executive Order Addresses College Sports Funding
An April 2026 executive order directs Congress to protect funding for non-revenue college sports. The order responds to concerns that direct athlete payments will reduce support for Olympic and women's programs.
thecanary.coworld33 days ago
Top 10 Athletes Earned $902 Million in On-Field Pay in 2026
The ten highest-paid athletes collected $902 million from salaries, bonuses, and prize money. The total is 2% below the 2025 figure and 8% below the 2024 record.
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tass.comsports33 days ago
IOC President Kirsty Coventry Comments on Athlete Payments at Olympics
IOC President Kirsty Coventry stated that athletes should not receive payment for competing at the Olympic Games. The remarks drew criticism from current and former Olympians on social media.
pbs.orgpolitics34 days ago
Senators Cruz and Cantwell to Introduce Bipartisan College Sports Bill
Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell will introduce legislation to regulate athlete compensation, transfers, and coaching moves. The bill offers limited antitrust protection in exchange for athlete protections and would override some state NIL laws.
Fox Newsworld51 days agoUpdated
Trump Administration Proposes Task Force on College Sports Rules
President Trump warned that college athletics could be lost forever without federal intervention to address rising costs, athlete compensation and transfer rules. A White House-backed committee proposed a task force with antitrust exemption, limits on coaching salaries and change…
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espn.compolitics56 days ago
WNBA Players See Salaries Rise Sharply Under New Collective Bargaining Agreement
The WNBA enters its 30th season with a new seven-year collective bargaining agreement that introduces revenue sharing and raises the average salary to an estimated $583,000. The minimum salary for all players increases to $270,000 from $66,000, while some players will earn as muc…
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White House Meetings on College Sports Finances to Include Athlete Participation Starting This Week
The White House is holding meetings this week on the financial aspects of college sports, with 30 collegiate athletes from various sports participating for the first time. These discussions follow an executive order signed last week aimed at addressing name, image, and likeness (…