Penny Hardaway co-signs letter supporting Protect College Sports Act
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 3:49 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway co-signed a letter written by Arkansas coach John Calipari to Congress on June 10, advocating for the Protect College Sports Act. This bipartisan legislation seeks to establish frameworks for college athletics, focusing on antitrust protections, transfer regulations, and eligibility concerns. The letter highlights the need for structured support for college athletes at both local and national levels. Over 20 coaches, including those from UConn, Kansas, Duke, and Tennessee, also endorsed the letter to emphasize the urgency of reform in college sports.
- •Penny Hardaway co-signs a letter with over 20 coaches.
- •The letter supports the Protect College Sports Act to Congress.
- •The act aims to reform antitrust rules and transfer policies.
- •John Calipari emphasizes the need for structured support for athletes.
- •The letter highlights ongoing issues in college athletics requiring urgent attention.
- 3:49 PMYahoo Sports — Memphis basketball's Penny Hardaway co-signs John Calipari letter to Congress
"A letter written by Arkansas' John Calipari in support of the Protect College Sports Act was co-signed by Memphis basketball coach Penny Hardaway.
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