Indiana’s Football Spending Surge Sparks Calls for Reform
Coach Curt Cignetti clarifies Indiana's actual football budget, warns of unsustainable spending, and supports legislative efforts to reshape college football finances.
May 28, 2026
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Cignetti warns college football’s future is at risk amid rising costs and new legislation
Indiana University football coach Curt Cignetti warns that the sport may not survive in its current form due to escalating financial pressures, while Senators Maria Cantwell and Ted Cruz introduce the Protect College Sports Act of 2026 to impose a hard salary cap and other reforms.
May 28, 2026
Coach Cignetti warns of college football’s unsustainable future
Indiana head coach Curt Cignetti says the current model of college football may not survive beyond the next two years, citing escalating roster expenses and the need for player compensation.
May 28, 2026
Coach Curt Cignetti warns of spiraling costs in college football as legislative action looms
Indiana coach Curt Cignetti says rising roster expenses could reshape college football within two years, backing the Big Ten’s CFP expansion and supporting pending federal legislation aimed at curbing financial excess.
May 28, 2026
Kelvin Sampson on the Future of College Basketball Amid NIL and Transfer Turmoil
In a recent interview, Coach Kelvin Sampson outlined the challenges facing college athletics, from the proposed 'five‑for‑five' eligibility rule to the financial demands of the NIL era, while sharing updates on his team's offseason progress and upcoming exhibition matchup.
May 27, 2026
NCAA Extends Eligibility to Five Years, Prompting Legislative Push
The NCAA has adopted a five‑year eligibility window tied to high school graduation, cutting typical hockey players' college window to three years. Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell have introduced the Protect College Sports Act to embed these standards into federal law, sparking a broader debate over athlete rights and governance.
May 27, 2026
John Calipari Calls for Guardrails in College Athletics at SEC Meetings
At the SEC Spring Meetings, John Calipari outlined a bipartisan proposal to regulate college sports, emphasizing guardrails for younger players, roster strategy, and opposition to NCAA Tournament expansion.
May 27, 2026
Bipartisan Bill Threatens International Talent in Wisconsin Basketball
A new Senate proposal aims to curb player transfers, coach movement and the participation of professional and international athletes, raising concerns for Wisconsin's heavily foreign‑sourced roster.
May 27, 2026
Senate Duo Eyes Antitrust Carve‑Out for College Athletics
A bipartisan bill championed by Sens. Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell is poised to rewrite the rules governing college sports, introducing limited antitrust protections, a hard salary cap and a new media‑rights model.
May 27, 2026
The NIL Experiment in College Football: A Flawed Fix That Threatens the Game’s Soul
The recent push for federal oversight of college athletes' name, image and likeness deals ignores the sport's self‑correcting mechanisms and could undermine the fan‑driven culture that has made college football a national treasure.
May 22, 2026
Raúl Castro Indictment Revives Criticism of Obama’s Cuba Policy
A recent indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian aircraft has reignited scrutiny of former President Barack Obama’s 2016 visit to Havana, a trip that critics say legitimized a repressive regime without securing concrete concessions.
May 22, 2026
Indictment Revives Scrutiny of Obama’s Cuba Policy
The indictment of Raúl Castro over a 1996 aircraft downing has reignited criticism of Barack Obama’s 2016 Havana visit and his policy of normalizing relations with Cuba.
May 21, 2026
NHL Teams Up with CFTC to Regulate Prediction Market Betting
The National Hockey League has entered a formal partnership with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission to oversee betting on prediction markets tied to its games, marking a coordinated effort to safeguard the league’s integrity and shield bettors from fraud.
May 21, 2026
CFTC and NHL Join Forces to Regulate Prediction‑Market Betting
The CFTC and NHL have formalized a partnership to regulate prediction‑market betting on hockey, aiming to protect sports integrity and market participants.
May 21, 2026
Big Ten Eyes Self‑Governance Amid Growing Frustrations Over Revenue and NIL Rules
With the College Sports Commission’s NIL clearinghouse struggling to meet deadlines and legislative efforts stalled, Big Ten officials are pushing for a self‑governed model that could reshape how college athletics handle money and compliance.
May 20, 2026
The Financial Strain Threatening College Olympic Sports
A wave of program cuts, congressional proposals and revenue‑sharing reforms is reshaping the future of collegiate Olympic sports across the United States.
May 17, 2026