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Charles Barkley rips new NCAA leader's plan to talk to lawmakers on NIL: 'Our politicians are awful people'

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Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Charles Barkley on Thursday night took issue with new NCAA president Charlie Baker’s plan to tackle concerns about name, image and likeness (NIL) deals in collegiate athletics.

Baker talked to CBS broadcasters Greg Gumbel and Clark Kellogg and said one of the issues he would tackle is "consumer protections" for student-athletes and families around NIL.

He said he would "love to create transparency and accountability" around NIL to educate those looking to make deals. Baker said he plans on talking to lawmakers in Washington about NIL and allowing politicians to potentially get involved.

Working with politicians was what Barkley specifically took issue with. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Massachusetts Gov.

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