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The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) 77-0, a bipartisan bill led by Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell to regulate college athletics. However, the bill faces significant opposition from major universities and civil rights groups, with the House not scheduled to act until November 9.
UCLA women's basketball head coach Bilić will be absent for the 2026-27 season. The team finished the 2025-26 campaign with a strong regular season but exited the NCAA tournament in the second round. The upcoming schedule includes exhibition games against Cal and Texas, followed by a non-conference slate featuring Princeton and Tennessee, and a Pac-12 conference schedule starting in November.
Week 5 of the 2026 college football season featured significant upsets that disrupted the AP Top 25. No. 25 Missouri defeated No. 8 Florida 45-17, while No. 5 Ohio State beat No. 14 Iowa 31-14. Ohio State’s Jeremiah Smith broke multiple program records, and No. 18 USC rallied from a deficit to defeat Washington 25-21. Alabama also secured a dominant 56-23 victory over Mississippi State.
Week 5 delivered major ranking shifts as No. 7 Alabama and No. 5 Ohio State secured dominant wins, while No. 8 Florida and Michigan suffered significant losses. Alabama defeated Mississippi State 56-23, and Ohio State beat Iowa 31-14, with Jeremiah Smith breaking multiple program records. Conversely, Missouri crushed Florida 45-17, and Minnesota upset Michigan 20-14. These results are expected to propel Alabama and Ohio State into the top five of the AP Poll, while Florida and Michigan face steep drops.
Week 5 of the 2026 college football season features a dense slate of top-25 matchups, with CBS Sports experts providing predictions and betting lines for key games. The schedule includes No. 5 Ohio State visiting No. 15 Iowa, No. 7 Alabama facing No. 16 Mississippi State, and No. 4 Miami hosting Clemson. Analysts highlight quarterback battles, defensive struggles, and coaching controversies as central factors in determining outcomes.
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill that would regulate college athlete compensation, limit transfers, and grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption. The legislation now moves to the House, where its future is uncertain, while critics argue it suppresses wages and benefits white administrators over Black athletes.
The inaugural year of direct revenue sharing in college athletics resulted in over $1.77 billion in payments to athletes, with an additional $582 million in approved third-party Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals. While major programs like Ohio State and Texas A&M spent heavily, early-season results show that high spending does not guarantee success, as several top-budget teams have already suffered losses. The Senate recently passed the Protect College Sports Act, which would double the annual revenue-sharing cap, though the bill still awaits House approval.
The 2026-27 college hockey season begins with Denver aiming for back-to-back titles, Michigan seeking to end a 15-year conference drought, and Max Plante chasing history as the first two-time Hobey Baker winner.
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, advancing a bipartisan bill championed by Sen. Ted Cruz. The legislation caps agent commissions at 5%, mandates medical and academic protections for athletes, and restricts transfer eligibility. However, critics argue it grants the NCAA antitrust exemptions, fails to address collective bargaining, and weakens conference realignment restrictions, potentially undermining athlete rights and market fairness.
The Protect College Sports Act passed the Senate 77-22 but faces significant hurdles in the House due to recess, partisan disagreements, and opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus.
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act (PCSA) 77-22, establishing a federal framework for college athletics that caps player compensation, limits transfers, and grants the NCAA antitrust immunity. The bill now moves to the House, where it faces opposition from the Congressional Black Caucus and some conservatives. Meanwhile, analysts project that the bill's 20-team conference cap could trigger significant realignment, potentially moving Miami to the Big Ten and weakening the ACC.
The US Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 on Monday, creating a federal framework for college athletics. The bill caps athlete payments, limits transfers, and grants the NCAA antitrust immunity. President Trump celebrated the vote, but the legislation faces significant hurdles in the House, which is in recess until after the November elections.
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit by former swimmer Riley Gaines and other women's athletes against the NCAA, ruling the organization is not subject to Title IX because it does not receive direct federal financial assistance. The plaintiffs plan to appeal the decision to the 11th Circuit, arguing the NCAA's former policies allowing transgender athletes in women's sports violated their rights. The ruling follows the NCAA's rescission of its transgender athlete policy after a presidential executive order, and it does not address whether the original policy constituted sex discrimination.
The US Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22, establishing federal rules for athlete payments, transfers, and conference realignment. While supporters praise the end to industry chaos, critics argue the bill favors institutions over athletes. The legislation now faces significant hurdles in the House, which remains in recess until after the November elections.
The U.S. Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act 77-22 on Monday, marking a major milestone for the legislation. Sponsored by Sen. Ted Cruz and Sen. Maria Cantwell, the bill aims to regulate Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) deals, limit transfers, and create a federal framework for college athletics. However, the House is in recess until after the November midterms, delaying the final vote. While President Trump and major conferences support the bill, labor and civil rights groups oppose it, arguing it grants too much power to the NCAA.