President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports
President Trump signed an executive order seeking to regulate college athlete compensation and transfer rules by tying compliance to federal funding.

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President Trump signed an executive order targeting college athletics, directing federal agencies to enforce stricter rules on transfers and pay-for-play. The order seeks to stabilize the collegiate sports landscape by tying federal funding to compliance with eligibility and revenue-sharing standards.
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