Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

Federal lawmakers are weighing new legislation to bring structure to college sports.

August 12, 2026Updated: August 12, 2026

By Tyler Murphy

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

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Regional

20-year-old mother identified as woman killed in South Omaha crash

$200,000 bond set in psilocybin case

Macy man sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for 2020 sexual assault

Crete public, Nebraska police pay final respects to Crete police chief Gary Young

Nebraska Sen. Margo Juarez shares cancer diagnosis

Big Ten Media Days begins this week in Chicago

State

Protect College Sports Act delayed in Senate, NU President Gold calls bill 'necessary'

AG Democratic candidate Jocelyn Brasher stops in Norfolk during campaign tour

Auburn woman pulls belongings from burning car

Temporary road closure notice in Valentine

20-year-old mother identified as woman killed in South Omaha crash

Sports

Huskers open the season No. 1 in AVCA Preseason Poll

'High Expectations': Coach Bent excited for return to Beatrice

Orangemen Baseball names former Husker Andy Bent new head coach

Pender routs Malcolm for first Legion title

Kearney High School showcases new addition, the PAW

Ag & Outdoor

Outdoor notes: Birding Bowl inspires generous next step

Outdoor notes: Tips for enjoying water safely this summer

Outdoor notes: Rare lake sturgeon made 681-mile swim

Outdoor notes: Low water affecting Nebraska boaters this summer

Ag notes: Cattle placements rise 6% during April