Trump to sign executive order to expand NCAA's control over college sports
CBS News • • sports
Key Points:
- President Trump is expected to sign an executive order soon aimed at increasing NCAA control over college athletes and programs, with potential consequences for colleges that do not comply with NCAA rules, including review of federal grants and contracts.
- The executive order responds to the court settlement granting Division I student-athletes name, image, and likeness (NIL) rights, which allows direct payments to athletes and has resulted in significant financial costs for some schools.
- Trump has criticized the NIL system, arguing it harms college sports financially and could lead to colleges going bankrupt due to high payments to athletes, including inexperienced players.
- The president has also expressed concerns about the impact of NIL policies on women's sports and Olympic athletes who train at U.S. colleges.
- The Trump administration continues to advocate for congressional legislation, such as the stalled SCORE Act, to standardize NIL rules and enhance protections for college athletes.
