Big Ten and SEC review college sports legislation ahead of deadline

Negotiations over the Protect College Sports Act continue as the August congressional recess nears. Legislative authors prepared to file for cloture, but a lack of clarity on key provisions remains. The Big Ten and SEC have not finalized their positions, creating concerns about meeting the deadline. The bill aims to give the NCAA an antitrust exemption to impose spending caps and eligibility rules. Senate Majority Leader John Thune must act soon for the bill to be voted on before Congress breaks on August 7.

• 3:53 AMCBS Sports — College sports legislation on the brink: Big Ten, SEC await critical bill language as Senate clock winds down