College-sports bill doesn’t get vote but does get spot on US Senate’s September calendar

By , Special to The Daily Memphian Updated: August 10, 2026 3:54 PM CT | Published: August 10, 2026 3:54 PM CT

The Protect College Sports Act has been touted as one that would put guardrails around an escalating spending spree in college sports as the industry struggles to adapt to a new model in which teams can pay players.

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