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Senate passes bill curbing college athlete payments and transfers

Original: Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The US Senate has passed a college sports bill aimed at limiting athlete payments and transfers, according to multiple major news outlets. The legislation would rein in the name, image and likeness deals and free transfer movement that have reshaped college athletics in recent years. Reaction is focused on how the measure would affect student athletes' earning power and the balance of power between universities, conferences and players.

Why now: The Senate vote is new federal intervention in a highly contested debate over athlete compensation and transfer rules.

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