Trump Signs NCAA Order on NIL, Eligibility; Threatens Funding
April 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Austin American-Statesman

President Trump signs an executive order targeting the NCAA's Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) rules and athlete eligibility standards, demanding reforms to protect fair competition and student-athletes from exploitative deals. He threatens to yank federal funding if the NCAA doesn't comply, pushing back against bureaucratic overreach that has turned college sports into a chaotic free-for-all. Read more about this...