Senate passes 'Save College Sports Act,' sparking debate over athlete compensation limits

In a 77-22 vote, the U.S. Senate passed the Save College Sports Act, which is intended to limit collegiate spending on athletics. At its core, the bill sets a hard cap on what schools can spend on players, with the figure set at nearly $50 million per school year.

It also adds protections for non-revenue sports, such as soccer, so a school couldn't cut those programs for at least the next nine years. READ MORE