WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order mandating that federal authorities clarify whether college athletes can be considered employees of the schools they play for in an attempt to create clearer national standards in the NCAA’s name, image and likeness era.

The president's executive order would prohibit "third-party, pay-to-play" payments to college athletes, the White House said.

President Trump on Thursday introduced new rules for the NIL and revenue-sharing deals that have shaken up college sports in recent years.