The NCAA’s yearslong efforts could finally pay off
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, at the Marriott Marquis in Houston. WASHINGTON — The NCAA’s yearslong efforts to get lawmakers to address myriad problems in college sports could finally pay off in the new, Republican-controlled Congress.
There is some bipartisan consensus that Congress should grant the NCAA a limited antitrust exemption that would allow it to make rules governing college sports without the constant threat of lawsuits, and that national standards for athlete name, image and likeness compensation are needed to override a patchwork of state laws.
FILE — NCAA President Charlie Baker speaks at his first state of college sports address at the association’s annual convention, Jan. 10, 2024, in Phoenix. The NCAA has sent athletes to Capitol Hill to tell Congress they don’t want employee status, and some Democrats who previously supported athlete employment have acknowledged the potential drawbacks.
“For too long, the college sports system put power and profits over the rights and well-being of college athletes. And while we’ve made some hard-fought progress in recent years, there’s still more to do,” Booker said. “My advocacy on their behalf will continue in the next Congress.”
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Sen. Bill Hagerty Backs Sen. Rick Scott to Be Senate Majority LeaderSource of breaking news and analysis, insightful commentary and original reporting, curated and written specifically for the new generation of independent and conservative thinkers.
Read more »
Sen. Josh Hawley 'delighted' to back Sen. John Cornyn for Senate Majority LeaderSen. Josh Hawley endorsed Sen. John Cornyn for Senate majority leader. Sens. Rick Scott and John Thune are also vying to succeed Sen. Mitch McConnell in the Senate GOP leader slot.
Read more »
GOP Sen. Deb Fischer defeats independent Dan Osborn in contentious Nebraska Senate racePolitical News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government
Read more »
Florida Sen. Rick Scott seeks reelection with an eye toward top GOP leadership postRepublican U.S. Sen. Rick Scott is hoping a reelection victory could position him for a Senate leadership role. Former Democratic U.S. Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell seeks an upset victory that could help her party maintain its razor-thin control of the chamber. Scott hopes to succeed U.S. Sen.
Read more »
3-term Democratic Sen. Tester ousted by Sheehy marking third GOP Senate flipJustin Boggs is a writer for the E.W. Scripps company. Justin covers anything from politics to sports and entertainment.
Read more »
Republican Moreno defeats 3-term Sen. Brown in Ohio, giving GOP likely edge in SenateJustin Boggs is a writer for the E.W. Scripps company. Justin covers anything from politics to sports and entertainment.
Read more »