Hopes Fade for Imminent Federal Deal on College Athletes, Pressuring N.C.A.A.

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports New state laws are scheduled to take effect on July 1, but there are vanishingly low expectations for a deal in Washington in the coming days.https://nyti.ms/2THT9AZ

N.C.A.A. President Seeks Delay on Vote to Let Students Profit From Fame

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports Facing pressure from the Justice Department, the N.C.A.A. president “strongly recommended” postponing a crucial decision, almost certainly extending a protracted debate.https://nyti.ms/3bm2Zza

Senators Tell N.C.A.A. to Stop Lagging and Change College Sports

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports With the president of the N.C.A.A. on Capitol Hill, lawmakers of both parties expressed frustration over rules that limit players.https://nyti.ms/2SiNu13

N.C.A.A.’s Defeat in California Shows Limits of a Besieged Juggernaut

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports A California law that will allow college athletes to cut endorsement deals may be just the beginning of the political problems for the N.C.A.A. and universities across the country.https://nyti.ms/2pmEBYp

California Governor Will Sign Plan to Let N.C.A.A. Athletes Be Paid

By BY ALAN BLINDER from NYT Sports Gov. Gavin Newsom said he backed a bill to allow college athletes to hire agents and make money from endorsements. The measure, the first of its kind, threatens the business model of college sports.https://nyti.ms/2ml7ran

California Lawmakers Vote to Undo N.C.A.A. Amateurism

By BY BILLY WITZ from NYT Sports A bill passed by the State Assembly would allow college athletes to make endorsement deals. It is expected to reach the desk of Gov. Gavin Newsom.https://nyti.ms/2HWzeFq

Now Running for Office, Adam Greenberg. You May Remember His First At-Bat.

By JOHN ALTAVILLA from NYT Sports Greenberg was hit in the head by a pitch the first time he went to the plate in the major leagues. It upended his life, but 13 years later he is charting a new course.https://nyti.ms/2K2yoFq