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Dec. 19, 2018

Judge appears skeptical of NCAA defense in student-athlete antitrust trial

The federal judge overseeing the landmark National College Athletic Association antitrust trial in which student-athletes are fighting for a bigger stake in the multibillion-dollar industry hinted she was leaning toward altering the NCAA’s compensation structure.

Judge appears skeptical of NCAA defense in student-athlete antitrust trial
U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken hinted she might change the National College Athletic Association's way of compensating student athletes who want a bigger share of their schools' earnings.

OAKLAND -- The federal judge overseeing the landmark National College Athletic Association antitrust trial in which student-athletes are fighting for a bigger stake in the multibillion-dollar industry hinted Tuesday she was leaning toward altering the NCAA's compensation structure.

U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken of Oakland did not inquire during closing remarks ab...

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