Attorneys claim that athletes are entitled to a share of revenue made from college TV sports dating back to 2016.
Author: Steve Berkowitz, USA TODAY
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NCAA president Mark Emmert will leave his post by June 2023
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Big bonuses in store for coaches in NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament regionals
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