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Trump's Executive Order Aims to Revolutionize College Athlete Compensation

7/18/2025

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Trump Advances Athlete Compensation

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will establish national standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL) initiatives in college sports, a bold step towards fair athlete compensation and harmonizing state laws. Concurrently, Congress is pushing forward the SCORE Act, signaling a transformative moment in the governance of college athletics.

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CSC Regulates NIL Deals

The College Sports Commission (CSC) is stepping into the spotlight, regulating NIL deals after the House v. NCAA settlement permits direct payments to athletes. However, their controversial definition of "valid business purpose" threatens to undermine numerous collective agreements, igniting a fierce legal battle between schools and collectives over these contentious new rules.

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Trump Advances Athlete Compensation

President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order that will establish national standards for name, image, and likeness (NIL) initiatives in college sports, a bold step towards fair athlete compensation and harmonizing state laws. Concurrently, Congress is pushing forward the SCORE Act, signaling a transformative moment in the governance of college athletics.

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