Bipartisan deal floated on college athletes’ name, image and likeness legislation

Two U.S. senators, Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, reached a bipartisan agreement on legislation to address college athletes' name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation. The bill aims to establish a national NIL standard, preempt state laws, and include measures like a five-year eligibility timeline and restrictions on coach mid-season transfers, while a separate House bill remains stalled.