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Big Ten, SEC oppose college sports NIL bill ahead of Senate hearing

The Big Ten and SEC conferences have announced their opposition to a proposed bipartisan bill aimed at regulating college sports, citing unresolved issues regarding federal preemption of state laws. This stance was revealed just before a Senate Commerce Committee hearing on the legislation, which is co-sponsored by Senators Ted Cruz and Maria Cantwell. While the Big 12 and ACC support the bill, the opposition from the two wealthiest conferences significantly impacts its potential passage. AI

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Big Ten, SEC oppose college sports NIL bill ahead of Senate hearing

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Nick Lichtenberg, Eddie Pells, The Associated Press ·

    The two most powerful conferences in college sports just pulled the rug on Congress

    One of the bill's key provisions would give conferences an option to pool their media rights — something the Big Ten and SEC didn't address.