Bipartisan college sports reform gains major conference support but faces athlete-labor pushback

Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell released a revised bipartisan bill to overhaul college sports rules, including athlete compensation and conference-expansion limits. The proposal has the backing of the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences and White House support, but labor and athlete groups are urging a delay to address athletes’ concerns, and it’s unclear whether the bill will be brought to a vote before the August recess.