Democrats’ strong showing in last week’s midterm elections is projected to stall congressional moves to regulate the college sports industry. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is poised to become the first Black Speaker in January, has supported the legislation. The outcome could significantly delay or even halt the regulatory efforts aimed at the big business of college sports.


A dominant performance by Democrats in last week's midterm elections is expected to severely slow the progress of — if not entirely kill off — congressional efforts to regulate the big business of college sports. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), who is expected to become the first Black Speaker in January, has backed the...