‘What’s the alternative?’: US Sens. Cruz, Cantwell urge buy-in on college sports bill

US Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell promoted a bipartisan bill to establish national standards for college athlete compensation, aiming to address challenges in college sports. The bill, facing opposition from major sports conferences, includes provisions for a national NIL standard, antitrust protections, and a five-year eligibility timeline. Cruz and Cantwell emphasized the bill as a necessary compromise despite disagreements among stakeholders.