Tuesday, June 23, 2026

NIL

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
Apr 18, 2026; Athens, GA, USA; Georgia Bulldogs running back Dwight Phillips Jr reacts after scoring a touchdown during the Georgia Spring football game at Sanford Stadium.

One Year After House Settlement, NIL Enforcement Is Still Muddled

Problems include long wait-times, rules disputes, and a new lawsuit.
June 11, 2026
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) boards an elevator in the Senate subway during a vote on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 19, 2026.

College Sports Split on Whether to Support Landmark Senate Bill

One detractor said it “would play athletes and organized labor for fools.”
June 2, 2026