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Athletes in $2.8B college lawsuit tell judge they want to create players' association

^{Published on 2024-12-11 21:47:20 - ABC}
 

• The athletes whose lawsuit against the NCAA is primed to pave the way for schools to pay them directly also want a players' association to represent them in the complex contract negotiations that have

A federal judge has ruled that a class action lawsuit involving potentially 15,000 current and former college athletes can proceed, aiming to secure a share of the billions of dollars in revenue generated by major college sports. The lawsuit, which could see athletes receiving compensation from the NCAA and the nation's top conferences, was initiated by former Duke football player, Reggie Bush, and others. The athletes are seeking damages for the use of their names, images, and likenesses without compensation, with the potential payout estimated at $28 billion. The case, which has been ongoing for over a decade, was allowed to move forward as a class action by U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken, who rejected the NCAA's argument that the claims were too varied to be grouped together. This decision could significantly impact how college sports manage athlete compensation and the financial structure of college athletics.

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