SEC, Big Ten add long-missing support to college sports bill and revive its chances in the Senate

The Big Ten and SEC conferences agreed to support a Senate bill regulating college sports, increasing its chances of passing before the Senate summer recess. The bill, led by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell, includes a revised $27.5 million player retention cap and concessions on third-party name-image-likeness deals. Unresolved questions remain about compliance with the House settlement and the role of the College Sports Commission.