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Appeals Court Examines Racial Bias Claims Against NCAA

4/15/2025

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A federal appeals panel scrutinized lawyers aiming to reinstate lawsuits against the NCAA, focusing on racial discrimination claims from former athletes at historically Black colleges. The plaintiffs contend that NCAA academic policies unfairly penalize HBCU athletes, threatening their teams with postseason bans if they don't meet stringent standards.

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A federal appeals panel scrutinized lawyers aiming to reinstate lawsuits against the NCAA, focusing on racial discrimination claims from former athletes at historically Black colleges. The plaintiffs contend that NCAA academic policies unfairly penalize HBCU athletes, threatening their teams with postseason bans if they don't meet stringent standards.