President Donald Trump signed an executive order on July 24, 2025, aiming to regulate name, image, and likeness (NIL) deals in college sports. The order bans third-party "pay-for-play" payments while allowing fair endorsements. It also mandates increased scholarship support for women’s and non-revenue sports at wealthier athletic departments, addressing concerns about competitive balance.
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