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SEC, Big Ten give endorsement of ‘Protect College Sports’ Act

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern and Big Ten conferences gave a joint enforcement of a piece of federal legislation that will regulate college sports. The “Protect College Sports” Act was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on June 2 and has Sens. Eric Schmitt (R-MO) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) as cosponsors. The bill gives outlines Read More

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In NIL stalemate, Cruz insists new $48M cap would be a hard cap. SEC, Big Ten not convinced

One key difference between Senate negotiators and the conferences holding out on proposed legislation to regulate college sports is whether language in the bill would truly create a “hard salary cap” that would eliminate many third-party payments that have sent roster costs skyrocketing. A bill co-sponsor, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas, said the cap is a hard cap, with no loopholes. But the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences’ refusal to sign off on changes to the Protect College Sports Act during a frenzied week of negotiating is a sign that they do not agree with Cruz’s assessment and would like to see stronger language in the bill. Read More