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Athletes.org News • November 18, 2025

Athletes.org Sends Letter to Commerce Committee About the SAFE Act, Highlights Gaps and Opportunities for Future Legislation

This week, Athletes.org (AO) on behalf of its 5,000 member athletes, sent a letter to the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation responding to the potential legislation, the Student Athlete Fairness & Enforcement Act of 2025 (SAFE Act).  While the SAFE Act moves parts of the industry forward, several provisions risk taking athletes […]

The Athletes' Voice • October 15, 2025

The Athletes’ Voice: Navigating Transitions with Wisdom

My journey in the sport of softball has been anything but ordinary. Growing up, I didn’t dream of being a softball player. I was a cheerleader who got invited to play on a travel softball team as a guest player, and that’s where it all began. The more time I spent playing, the more I […]

The Athletes' Voice • September 10, 2025

From Puerto Rico to Purpose: Enrique’s Journey of Resilience, Running, and Advocacy

I was born in Caguas, Puerto Rico, a small town on the outskirts of the metro area. Interestingly, my first love was volleyball, a sport entirely unrelated to what I do now. Later, I followed in my dad’s footsteps and took up basketball. It seemed like a natural progression, and I experienced a fair amount […]

The Athletes' Voice • August 6, 2025

The Athletes’ Voice: The Art of Becoming

My name is Angelina Vasquez and I am a member of the UNLV Track Team. From a young age, I knew I wanted to run. My dad introduced me to running and was my coach through high school, something I am forever grateful for. He taught me trust and resilience even on the hard days. […]

Athletes.org News • August 4, 2025

Athletes.org Meets With 24 College Football General Managers To Discuss The Future Of College Sports With Collective Bargaining

As the 2025 football season nears kickoff, the next chapter in the future of college sports is here and Athletes.org (AO) is once again leading the charge and building the bridge college athletics needs to reach a sustainable solution. Last night, for nearly 5 hours, AO met with 24 General Managers from power conference schools […]

Athletes.org News • July 28, 2025

Athletes.org Responds To President’s Executive Order, Notes Lack Of True Structure In College Athletics Without Collective Bargaining

The future of college athletics continues to be unclear, and President Trump’s recent Executive Order adds another wrinkle. This new Executive Order underscores the national urgency to address instability in college sports, but lacks the most important ingredient in the creation of a new system for college athletics – the perspective and partnership with the […]

The Athletes' Voice • July 23, 2025

The Athletes’ Voice: Thrown into Purpose

My journey into throwing was never part of the plan. In high school and middle school, I was a dedicated basketball player and boxer.  However, as I entered high school and began to feel fatigued from basketball, my mom encouraged me to try something different for conditioning. Little did I know that this decision would […]

Athletes.org News • July 17, 2025

College Athletes Speak Out Against the SCORE Act, Unite as Athletes.org Executive Committee

Our world of college sports is changing rapidly, and those changes are happening without input from the people most affected: us, the college athletes. One of our biggest, and most timely, concerns is the proposed SCORE Act, largely influenced by college athletics leaders, without any input from college athletes. As it gains momentum, we, the […]