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College sports bill making headway in US Senate but obstacles remain
A bipartisan college sports bill to establish national standards for athlete compensation advanced from the US Senate Commerce Committee but faces opposition from major conferences like the Big Ten and Southeastern. The bill, supported by both parties and President Donald Trump, aims to address issues arising from NCAA guidelines allowing athletes to profit from their name, image, and likeness (NIL), though it requires 60 Senate votes to overcome the filibuster.
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