Cruz's College Sports Bill Stalls | Lubbock News

Senator Ted Cruz’s Protect College Sports Act, designed to regulate athlete pay and profit after the landmark 2021 NIL ruling, narrowly missed a Senate vote before recess — despite strong backing from the SEC, Big Ten, and President Trump. The revised bill aims to cap athlete earnings through “collectives” and add funding for retention and Olympic/women’s sports, but faces pushback from labor unions and athlete advocates who argue it doesn’t fully protect Black athletes and HBCUs. With only 60 votes needed and midterm elections looming, the bill’s future remains uncertain as senators grapple with urgency versus thoroughness. 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.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/44e90eb38952c5c8