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FTC Launches Inquiry into NCAA Compliance with SPARTA

1/15/2026

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 14, 2026, a formal inquiry into whether 20 NCAA Division I universities are complying with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) as name, image, and likeness opportunities expand.
SPARTA requires agents to provide disclosures and notify schools within 72 hours of signing contracts.
Violations can result in civil penalties up to $53,088.

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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on January 14, 2026, a formal inquiry into whether 20 NCAA Division I universities are complying with the Sports Agent Responsibility and Trust Act (SPARTA) as name, image, and likeness opportunities expand.
SPARTA requires agents to provide disclosures and notify schools within 72 hours of signing contracts.
Violations can result in civil penalties up to $53,088.