College Sports Bill Sparks Debate | Salt Lake City News

A major legislative showdown is brewing in Congress over the Protect College Sports Act, a bill aiming to impose national rules on athlete pay via name, image, and likeness deals—and limit school transfers. Spearheaded by influential coaches like John Calipari and Mark Few, with backing from powerhouse conferences and big-name ads during college football games, the bill seeks to stabilize the system while offering NCAA and schools legal protections from antitrust lawsuits. But critics—including the NAACP and labor unions—argue it undermines student athletes’ rights and earning potential, sparking fierce debate as senators race to vote on it this week. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://kutv.com/news/nation-world/supporters-push-for-a-vote-on-protect-college-sports-act-ncaa-schools-athlete More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b684c06d8947c617 Report issues to [email protected].