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The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear

The Senate passes the Protect College Sports Act, but the bill's future is unclear
NPR News Tuesday 29 September 2026, 02:16 UTC By Becky Sullivan 1 min read
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The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.(Image credit:

The bill's supporters, which include the NCAA, say it will tame what they call a "Wild West" era of college sports as litigation chips away at long-held rules around eligibility, transfers and pay.

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