Trump, executive order and college sports
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday aimed at protecting "student-athletes and collegiate athletic scholarships and opportunities" while prohibiting "third-party, pay-for-play payments" to those athletes.
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USA TODAY College Sports Wire on MSNPresident Trump signs NIL bill in attempt to restore balance in college athleticsPresident Trump signed an executive order on Thursday preventing "pay-to-play" third-party compensation of college athletes.
The bill could open the door for federal standards for NIL legislation, superseding the current state laws that provide guidance on player compensation. SEC commissioner Greg Sankey said Wednesday during an appearance on "SEC This Morning" that he had no knowledge of a pending executive order.
President Donald Trump recently signed an executive order on NIL, which could mark a pivotal shift in college sports, and it might be an unexpected win for schools like Gonzaga that don't participate in football.