Why Coaching Legend John Calipari Warns College Sports Is Broken

Why Coaching Legend John Calipari Warns College Sports Is Broken

Author: FOX News Radio September 15, 2026 Duration: 33:28
College sports face a growing debate as potential federal legislation aims to overhaul NIL rules, transfer policies, and student-athlete recruitment. High school recruits and smaller athletic programs continue to feel the strain of an unregulated transfer portal that prioritizes older, multi-school transfers. University of Arkansas Head Basketball Coach, John Calipari, joins the Rundown to discuss why he is advocating for the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan bill that would set guardrails essential for protecting young athletes, and how unchecked spending could put athletic departments in financial jeopardy. Weeks from Election Day, Republicans face economic headwinds over inflation and gas prices, while Democrats navigate internal friction within their own party coalition. FOX News Chief Breaking News Correspondent and host of FOX News @ Night, Trace Gallagher, joins to discuss the shifting political map, key Senate races in states like Texas and Alaska, and the hard economic realities facing voters heading to the polls. He also introduces his new book, Turns Out They Were Right All Along: Life Lessons I Learned... Eventually. PLUS, commentary by Tomi Lahren, co-host on FOX News Channel's The Big Weekend Show, and the host of Tomi Lahren is Fearless on Outkick.com. PHOTO CREDIT: ADOBE STOCK  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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