President Donald Trump used a White House ceremony honouring around 100 NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) championship athletes to renew his call for federal legislation to regulate college sports in the United States. Seven national championship teams attended the event, including Oklahoma State in men's golf, Texas A&M in women's volleyball, and Florida State in women's soccer. Trump, who recently signed an executive order seeking to limit player eligibility and restrict transfer rules, is pushing for a congressional law that would also grant the NCAA an antitrust exemption — as parts of the executive order are expected to face legal challenges — amid growing concern that rising athlete salaries are putting university athletic departments under financial strain.