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College Sports Bill Heads to Vote | Odessa News
The Protect College Sports Act, designed to curb runaway spending in college athletics by regulating third-party NIL deals, narrowly missed a vote before the Senate recessed—but lawmakers are back on track for a vote next month. Despite strong backing from Senate Majority Leader John Thune and co-sponsor Ted Cruz, the bill faces fierce opposition from groups like the Congressional Black Caucus and AFL-CIO, plus distracting amendments and a crowded legislative calendar. While proponents see it as a needed fix to cap outsized revenue streams, skeptics warn it won’t stop the tide of NIL…
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