Edition No. 89 · Sat 19 Sept 2026 · Story 26 of 49

The 'Protect College Sports Act' wants to fix college sports. Here's what it actually targets

The Athletic

The bill would limit player transfers, federalize NIL compensation and cap how much a school can share with its players.

College sport

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