Stressing his own organization’s ability to pay out $1.2 billion over 10 years to help settle an industry-changing lawsuit, NCAA President Charlie Baker also urged Congress to pass legislation that could put college sports on a better path.

NCAA President Charlie Baker is banking on the momentum college sports appears to be gaining since preliminary approval of the House settlement, which calls for schools to pay players directly for use of their name,

The NCAA is committing to a $1.2 billion payout to help settle a game-changing lawsuit. Now, its president is calling on Congress to intervene and reshape the future of college sports.