SEC, Big Ten Back College Sports Antitrust Bill

The SEC and Big Ten agreed to support the Protect College Sports Act, a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at stabilizing college athlete compensation and providing antitrust protections.

The deal, reached after weeks of negotiations, revives the bill's chances of passing before the Senate's summer break.

The breakthrough came after a late push by a bi-partisan effort led by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell.

The legislation had looked like it was heading for a certain death spiral before the two powerhouse conferences added their long-missing support.