Thursday, June 18, 2026

College Sports

College sports is in a period of major change—from NIL and revenue sharing, to the unrestricted transfer portal and conference realignment. Front Office Sports reports on the latest news and biggest changes from campus to courtroom.

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
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. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Amended College Sports Bill Leaves SEC, Big Ten Concerns Intact

The amended bill doesn’t alleviate the Big Ten and SEC’s biggest concerns.
June 16, 2026
Brendan Sorsby runs with the ball during the Texas Tech football team's spring game, Friday, April 17, 2026, at Jones AT&T Stadium.

Sorsby Brings Unprecedented Intrigue to NFL Supplemental Draft

No players other than Sorsby have entered the supplemental draft.
June 16, 2026