On to the House – Protecting College Sports Act of 2026 Passes the Senate

By John E. Tyrrell, Patrick J. McStravick and William H. Nam, of Ricci, Tyrrell, Johnson & Grey The introduction of the name, image, and likeness (“NIL”) economy[6] has left a multitude of groups, including athletes, agents, and universities, without a clear map to navigate an unknown and evolving legal landscape. Compounding this complicated issue has been the recent court-approved settlement of In Re College Athlete NIL Litigation, No. 4:20–cv–03919-CW (N.D. Cal. June 9, 2025) (the