House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) in opposition to Protect College Sports Act
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-LA) came out today in opposition of the Protect College Sports Act, telling Politico’s Meredith Lee Hill that while he appreciated the work that went into the bill, there are still “big problems” in the House as it relates to the Senate legislation – including the employment status of student-athletes
ACC and Big 12 the next PAC 12
U.S. Senators Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) openly targeted the financial dominance of the SEC and Big Tenduring yesterday’s Protect College Sports Act congressional hearing, according to Yahoo Sports’ Ross Dellenger. Big TenCommissioner Tony Petitti dismissed any allegations of an impending merger as a “fabrication,” while former Alabama Football HC Nick Saban testified in support of the legislation’s national governance structure
SEC and Big 10 publicly oppose the. Protect College Sports Act
The SEC and Big Ten in a joint statement explain that “we do not support the Protect College Sports Act as drafted. The bill leaves critical issues unresolved. It does not meaningfully preempt the patchwork of state laws or provide the protections needed to make and enforce consistent rules, both essential to long-term stability in college athletics. It also shifts ongoing rulemaking to Congress, limiting the ability to adapt quickly as the landscape evolves. Rather than reducing litigation, the bill likely expands it without offering clear alternatives for dispute resolution. Finally, the bill alters the House settlement revenue sharing framework in a way that may result in fewer student-athletes receiving direct revenue share payments. We are committed to working with Senators Cruz and Cantwell and other members of Congress to improve this legislation so that it can provide lasting stability for college athletics.”
NACDA 2026
Countdown to NACDA 2026 is on. Countdown to #NACDA2026 is on! ⏳ I’ll be in Las Vegas from June 7th–10th for the NACDA & Affiliates Convention. Looking forward to a packed few days of learning from the industry’s best and connecting with friends and colleagues across collegiate athletics. Are you attending? Let’s link up! Feel free to message me so we can connect! #NACDA #NCAA
Multimedia. Companies & Third Party Brand Sponsors on trial as part of an NIL Shakeup
A critical hearing before U.S. Magistrate Judge Nathanael Cousins is scheduled for May 27, 2026. At issue is whether multimedia rights companies — including, but not limited to, Learfield, Playfly Sports, and JMI Sports — and major third-party brand sponsors qualify as “associated entities” subject to heightened College Sports Commission (CSC) review.
The “Teddy Bridgewater Act”
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed the “Teddy Bridgewater Act” into law. The legislation permits high school head coaches in the state to spend up to $15,000 annually of their personal funds to assist student athletes with necessities like food, transportation, rehabilitation, and recovery services.
Nashville and Salt Lake City are the frontrunners for MLB Expansion franchise
It is no surprise that the MLB is looking hard at adding two new teams in the next few years to take the franchise count to 32, with cities across North America putting together potential ownership groups to pitch their cases to Manfred.
The first city, Nashville, has seemed like a frontrunner from the get-go, already with a strong well of support in the state of Tennessee and the capital on bringing a major league team to it. Tennessee has become a hotbed of college baseball over the past few decades, with the Volunteers and Vanderbilt among the state’s must-see attractions.
SC Gamecocks searching for their 4th baseball coach in 14 years- Schnall, Fitzgerald, Ramsey head the field
USC athletic director Jeremiah Donati has identified his target and is ready to ante up. The Chanticleers’ head coach checks nearly every box for the Gamecocks — but luring him from his alma mater won’t be simple.
College Basketball Big Ten-ACC Media Rights Dispute
Duke announced its landmark three-game deal with Amazon Prime Video last month — UConn in Las Vegas on Nov. 25, Michigan at Madison Square Garden on Dec. 21, and Gonzaga in Detroit on Feb. 20 — the immediate question was whether the Big Ten would allow Michigan to participate.
Is the employment conversation next for student-athletes?
A federal judge has approved a $303 million settlement involving the NCAA, bringing compensation to more than 7,700 former Division I volunteer coaches who worked without pay under previous NCAA rules between 2019 and 2023. Payments will start at $5,000, with the average coach expected to receive around $27,000.