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Big Ten and SEC Back College Sports Bill | Salt Lake City News
Big Ten and SEC conferences just threw their weight behind the Protect College Sports Act — a major bipartisan Senate bill that could reshape how college athletes are paid. After last-minute negotiations, the legislation dodged collapse thanks to new language clarifying name-image-likeness deals and third-party brokers. With support from Senators Cruz and Cantwell and a late push from President Trump, the bill now needs 60 votes before summer break. A key win? Schools could earn up to $27.5 million extra for player retention — potentially replacing payments from outside groups. But hurdles…
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