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As former athletes, some Senators have extra say on the college sports reform bill

NPR | By Becky Sullivan

Published September 27, 2026 at 8:06 AM EDT

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As Senate considers a major college sports reform bill lobbied for by the NCAA and other powerful stakeholders, some lawmakers — themselves former college athletes — have a major say in the debate.

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Becky Sullivan

Becky Sullivan is NPR’s sports correspondent.

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