Sen. Ted Cruz advocates for Protect College Sports Act to stabilize athletics
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 9:06 AM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Senator Ted Cruz emphasizes the urgent need for Congress to pass the bipartisan Protect College Sports Act to stabilize college athletics. As college sports face unprecedented challenges, including financial instability and a shrinking framework for eligibility and recruiting, Cruz argues that only federal action can establish a clear national rulebook. The act aims to curtail the trend towards a super league comprised of wealthy schools and to protect lesser-funded sports, ensuring broader opportunities for student athletes. The legislation would empower schools to enforce rules and provide safeguards for athletes against predatory agents.
- •More than 400 college sports programs have been canceled in recent years.
- •The Protect College Sports Act addresses issues of name, image, and likeness deals.
- •The act aims to protect scholarships and ensure fair competition in college athletics.
- •Cruz highlights the need for uniform rules in light of changing college sports dynamics.
- •Congressional intervention is seen as necessary to maintain the integrity of college athletics.
- 9:06 AMYahoo Sports — Sen. Ted Cruz: Congress must fix college sports before it's too late
"The bipartisan Protect College Sports Act will stabilize athletics for generations to come. The House and Senate must pass it before it's too late.
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