April 3, 2026

Trump signs executive order to stabilize NCAA control over college sports

President Trump signed an executive order to enhance NCAA authority and compliance in college athletics.
The order establishes clear eligibility limits, structured transfer rules, and protections for student-athletes, including medical care.
It threatens to review federal grants for colleges that do not comply with NCAA rules, impacting funding for women's and Olympic sports.
The administration is urging Congress to quickly pass legislation to support these changes.