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The Protect College Sports Act Trades NCAA Chaos for Federal Overreach

Everything in the bipartisan bill to “save” the NCAA, how the law would work, and whether it can pass Congress

Reason

Trouble at the WCWS: Explaining the Handshake Drama Between Taylor Pannell and Karen Weekly

The Tennessee coach and her former player are at odds over what happened in the handshake line on Saturday.

Sports Illustrated

Could the unlikely savior of US college sports be … Donald Trump?

As universities prepare to spend millions paying athletes directly, fears mount that Olympic and women’s sports will pay the price. An improbable figure could well stop it

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Complaint Month: How We’d Fix College Sports As Commissioner for a Day

Everyone says that college sports are broken. We’re here to fix the system.

Sports Illustrated

Senate panel releases NIL bill, plans hearing

The top lawmakers on the Senate Commerce Committee released a bill Wednesday aimed at addressing the myriad issues with college athletics stemming from its largely ungoverned name, image and likeness era. In a call with reporters, a Republican Commerce Committee aide said the panel plans to hold hearings and mark…

Roll Call

How Two Senators Aim to ‘Protect College Sports’ With New Bipartisan Bill Proposal

The bill aims to legislate player movement and eligibility, preserve rivalries, and would prevent professionals from returning to college and coaches from leaving for new jobs mid-season, among other proposals.

Sports Illustrated

Key Senators Cruz, Cantwell look to break college sports logjam in Congress with a bipartisan bill

The Senators trying to fix college sports will introduce a bipartisan bill designed to break a Congressional logjam that would regulate payments to players, limit them to one “free” transfer over their careers and create a “Lane Kiffin Rule” to restrict coach movement during the season

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Athletic Expenses, Profit/Loss for Top Schools in the West

In the age of NIL and revenue sharing, athletic profit or loss can be a big key to achieving college sports success.

SuperWest Sports

Will Wade’s Return to LSU Is Already Pushing Bounds of NCAA Eligibility Audaciously

RJ Luis Jr. signed multiple two-way NBA contracts last season and is likely to face a legal fight to play for the Tigers in 2026–27.

Sports Illustrated

House NIL bill gets benched

House Republican leaders have once again scrubbed plans to vote on legislation that would usher in substantial changes to college sports, leaving an uncertain path ahead. Attention is now turning to the Senate, where Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., are reportedly preparing their own bipartisan proposal to…

Roll Call

Why Tennis Is Becoming a Casualty of College Football and Basketball’s Insatiable Budget

As college athletic departments zoom past the $20.5 million revenue sharing cap, one sport, tennis, is suffering the consequences. Why?

Sports Illustrated

Brian Kelly Couldn't Win a Title at LSU—Why He Thinks Lane Kiffin Will

The ex-Tigers coach assessed his successor in a Wednesday interview.

Sports Illustrated

Albert Breer’s Takeaways: Expectations for Arch Manning Before 2027 NFL Draft

The Texas QB is a trendy pick to be taken first. Plus, behind-the-scenes looks at the De’Zhaun Stribling and Sonny Styles picks and more.

Sports Illustrated

Amazon to Broadcast College Sports Events for First Time in Landmark Deal With Duke Men’s Basketball

The Blue Devils’ partnership with Amazon will include exclusive NIL opportunities for the program's players.

Sports Illustrated

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Select Generation Builds Pathways for Overlooked Soccer Talent

Sam Henneberg and Victor Cascon didn’t set out to launch a talent agency.

Sports Illustrated

The Draft Proves It: The SEC Still Reigns Supreme Over Big Ten in NFL’s Eyes

While the Big Ten dominated the early part of the 2026 draft, after seven rounds it is clear that NFL front offices still believe that the SEC is producing the most talent.

Sports Illustrated

UNC's Henri Veesaar Makes Final Decision on NBA Draft

Veesaar will remain in the draft and forgo his remaining college eligibility.

Sports Illustrated

‘Pure Chaos’: Rick Pitino Rings Warning Bell About Immediate Impact of ‘Five-in-Five’ Eligibility Proposal

Pitino is concerned about the potential consequences of immediate extra eligibility for outgoing seniors.

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The ‘World’s Greatest College Weekend’: Welcome to Indiana’s 75th Annual Little 500

Though there are no NIL deals or transfer portal opportunities for its riders, the historic intramural bike race has grown into a rich college sports tradition.

Fortune

Azzi Fudd: how I learned to use NIL for transformation, not just transactions

The number 1 pick in the WNBA draft explains what she learned about business and growth through a star-studded career at the University of Connecticut.

Sports Illustrated

College Sports Multimedia Company Learfield Is Finalizing a Private Equity Deal—Here’s Why It Matters

Private equity is a game-changer in NIL in an evolving college sports landscape.

Sports Illustrated

Why Michael Malone Can Succeed at North Carolina According to the Star Who Knows Him Best—Nikola Jokić

Jokić, who won an NBA title and three MVP awards during his time playing for Malone, was asked about his coach’s surprising move to college basketball on Monday night.

The Conversation

Hosting the NFL draft is less about weekend beer sales and more about long-term brand value

When the NFL draft arrives in Pittsburgh in April 2026, city officials are sure to tout projected economic impact figures. They will likely point to the US$73 million generated by Green Bay, Wisconsin, and the surrounding area in 2025, the $213 million generated by Detroit in 2024, or the $164…

Sports Illustrated

The Loyalists: Alex Karaban and Will Tschetter, Rare One-School Seniors, Face Off in UConn-Michigan Title Clash

In a sport defined by movement, two program lifers bring continuity, trust and staying power to the championship stage.

Sports Illustrated

How International Big Men Are Shaping the Men’s Final Four

Illinois, Arizona and Michigan are using European frontcourts amid a changing recruiting landscape to power deep postseason runs.

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