A Conversation with Senator Ted Cruz about the Protect College Sports Act

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Randy Levine joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Yankees' outlook after sweeping the Red Sox in the Wild Card series •How the Yankees' $2.6 billion Apollo financing deal came together •The Senate's bipartisan vote on the Protect College Sports Act •Pushback from agents, athletes and the Congressional Black Caucus •Possible House amendments and Trump's role in getting the bill passed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Senator Ted Cruz joins Amanda Christovich of Front Office Sports to discuss: •The Senate passing the Protect College Sports Act 77 to 22 •How the bill addresses the transfer portal and eligibility rules •Preserving women's and Olympic sports at smaller schools •The Lane Kiffin rule restricting in-season coaching moves •Getting the House to vote before Election Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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