California Takes Another Step Toward Testing The NCAA

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California has moved one step closer to what could be a groundbreaking showdown on amateurism, as the state assembly on Monday voted in favor of the Fair Pay to Play Act. The bill, which has now been approved twice in the assembly, would force state colleges and universities to allow athletes to profit off of their name, image and likeness. The NCAA has faced opposition to its amateur model before, but this movement may be the strongest yet because of its strength. California's state senate approved the Fair Pay to Play Act in May by a vote of 31-5, though the senate must vote on it again because changes have been made since then. But the bill is expected to advance to Gov. Gavin Newsom, who

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