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Coverage of college sports legislation in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: May 28 · 13:58 UTCMost recent: Aug 5 · 15:29 UTC
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John Thuneperson1Ted Cruzperson1Maria Cantwellperson1Protect College Sports Acttopic1Southeastern Conferenceorganization1Big Ten Conferenceorganization1Todd Blancheperson1Chris Murphyperson1U.S. Senateorganization1Connecticut (Conn.)place1Democratic Party (D-Conn.)organization1college athlete compensationtopic1
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  • POLITICSAug 5 · 15:29 UTCPOLITICO CONGRESS
    Thune tees up action on college sports bill

    Senate Majority Leader John Thune initiated action on bipartisan college sports legislation, the Protect College Sports Act, led by Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. The bill, which addresses athlete payments and conference expansion, gained support after the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences dropped opposition following a compromise on athlete payment caps. A vote could occur as soon as Friday, with optimism for securing over 60 Senate votes.

  • POLITICSMay 28 · 13:58 UTCTHE HILL
    Murphy knocks new bipartisan college sports deal

    Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) criticized a new bipartisan college sports bill introduced in the U.S. Senate, arguing its primary effect would be to limit athlete compensation. Murphy's opposition highlights concerns over the legislation's impact on college athletes' earnings.