SENATE PASSED A COLLEGE SPORTS BILL THAT COULD CHANGE TEXAS TECH PAYMENTS AND TRANSFERS

The United States Senate voted 77 to 22 for a sweeping college sports bill that could reshape how Texas Tech and other major programs pay athletes and manage transfers. The proposal would establish national rules for name, image and likeness payments, give the NCAA limited protection from antitrust lawsuits and place new limits on player movement. Athletes generally would receive one transfer during 5 years without sitting out, with certain exceptions. The bill also includes caps on agent fees, health insurance and scholarship protections, plus requirements intended to preserve women’s and Olympic sports. Supporters say one national system would reduce lawsuits and uncertainty. Critics argue the measure gives the NCAA too much power and does not settle whether athletes should be treated as employees. The House has not approved it, so nothing changes at Texas Tech unless the bill clears Congress and becomes law.

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