Tuesday, June 23, 2026

College Sports

NCAA Approves New ‘Age-Based’ Eligibility Rule

Two attorneys are preparing lawsuits on behalf of at least 50 players.
June 23, 2026
Mar 21, 2026; Storrs, CT, USA; Iowa State Cyclones guard Jada Williams (8) returns then ball against the Syracuse Orange in the first half at Harry A. Gampel Pavilion.

Women’s Basketball Players Blast College Sports Bill

“Where we disagree is—Congress shouldn’t be deciding who makes those rules.”
June 23, 2026
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) listens as Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA) speaks during a hearing on the “Protect College Sports Act” before the Senate Commerce Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 3, 2026.

Ten Pro Sports Unions Criticize Bipartisan College Sports Bill

“The bill further silences college athletes’ voices on the job,” the AFL-CIO said.
June 18, 2026
Jan 28, 2025; Washington, DC, USA; Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, begins a hearing to examine the Panama Canal and its impact on U.S. trade and national security, focusing on fees and foreign influence on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. Mandatory Credit: Jack Gruber-USA TODAY

Landmark College Sports Bill Advances Toward Senate Vote

The SEC and Big Ten remain opposed to the bill.
June 18, 2026