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Donald Trump warns college sports crisis could ‘destroy’ US universities

Donald Trump warns college sports crisis could ‘destroy’ US universities

Trump warns NIL era threatens US college systemWhite House summit debates NCAA anti-trust fixOlympic sports fear cuts as costs spiralDonald Trump predicted the destruction not just of college sports but the entire US collegiate system unless the industry is fixed quickly – something some sports leaders who joined him Friday at a White House summit agreed could only happen by raising more money to pay players.Trump suggested he would write an “all-encompassing” executive order within a week in hopes it would spark action from Congress. He said he expected the order to trigger a lawsuit that could put the issue back in front of the court system that approved industry-changing payments to players for their name, image and likeness.

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Donald Trump warns college sports crisis could ‘destroy’ US universities