US EditionDemocratic senator warns of ‘Power 2' owning college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law
- Senator Maria Cantwell sent a letter on August 25 to leaders of over 350 Division I schools in Washington D.C., warning about the Republican-supported SCORE Act.
- The SCORE Act would provide the NCAA a broad antitrust exemption, override state laws on athlete name-image-likeness, and prevent athletes from becoming university employees.
- Cantwell contended that the bill would promote a dominant two-conference system led by the biggest programs, exacerbating disparities and sidelining smaller and mid-level institutions.
- The legislation includes a 22% revenue-sharing cap, which equals $20.5 million this school year, but could be increased via third-party deals approved by a new College Sports Commission.
- With House committee approvals, the bill is expected for a floor vote next month, requiring at least seven Senate Democrats for passage and possibly attached to larger must-pass legislation.
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Cantwell blitzes House’s sports bill
The House is nearing a floor vote on college sports legislation, though it might be three yards and a cloud of dust when it comes to actually writing a law. House Republicans have readied the SCORE Act for possible floor action in September, right as college football season hits its stride, aiming to formalize the name, image, and likeness structure used to compensate student athletes and provide the NCAA with some antitrust protections. The Hou…
Senator warns of 'Power 2' owning college sports if SCORE Act becomes law
A Democratic U.S. lawmaker sent a letter to leaders at the more than 350 Division I schools across the country Monday, warning of a two-tier college sports system with haves and have-nots if a proposed bill to regulate the industry…
Senator: 'Power 2' will own college sports if NCAA-backed SCORE Act becomes law
A Democratic U.S. lawmaker sent a letter to leaders at the more than 350 Division I schools across the country Monday, warning of a two-tier college sports system with haves and have-nots if a proposed bill to regulate the industry…
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