"Dartmouth Basketball Union Vote Threatens NCAA's Future"

Senator Tommy Tuberville criticized the Dartmouth men’s basketball team's decision to unionize, claiming it would "kill college sports" and arguing against classifying college athletes as employees. Tuberville, a former college football coach, highlighted the partisan divide in the debate over college sports reform, with Republicans proposing legislation to prevent athlete unionization and give the NCAA an antitrust exemption. His comments come amid growing public support for labor unions and college athletes' rights, signaling a contentious political battle over the future of college sports.