Player Advocates Rip Cantwell-Cruz Bill, but House Counsel Sees Upside

The Protect College Sports Act of 2026—the bill introduced Wednesday by Sens. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas)—has already produced another galvanizing effect before bipartisanship: uniting college athlete advocates in vehement opposition. The legislation, which is co-sponsored by Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.), would, among other things, codify and extend the […]