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Female Athletes Take Legal Action Against NCAA Over Transgender Policies, Seeking Fairness and Accountability

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Atlanta, Georgia – A group of 16 female athletes has filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, claiming that the organization’s transgender athlete policies violate Title IX and the 14th Amendment. Among the plaintiffs is Reka Gyorgy, a former swimming champion from Hungary who missed out on a spot at the 2022 NCAA championships due to a transgender swimmer, Lia Thomas, taking her place. The lawsuit, organized by the Independent Council on Women’s Sports, has the potential to bring about significant changes in college athletics, as the NCAA sets the rules for its 1,100 member institutions. … Read more

Tennessee’s Legal Battle with NCAA Heats Up as Court Considers Injunction on NIL Rules

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – The University of Tennessee (UT) could see the most serious charges dropped by the NCAA if a federal judge grants a preliminary injunction on February 13 to freeze the association’s name, image, and likeness (NIL) rules. Even if the injunction is denied, UT would still have legal grounds to challenge the NCAA penalties related to NIL, according to Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. He stated that the judge’s recent opinion, which denied a temporary restraining order, strengthened UT’s position against potential NCAA sanctions. Skrmetti argued that an injunction would weaken the NCAA’s … Read more

Antitrust Battle: NCAA Faces Hurdles in Court as Tennessee Investigation Makes Headlines

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Knoxville, Tennessee – The NCAA finds itself facing a significant hurdle in antitrust cases as a result of the Supreme Court’s 2021 Alston decision, which ruled against the governing body for college sports. While the NCAA has the right to enforce its rules, questions remain about the legality of these rules. This issue has come to the forefront with the NCAA’s latest investigation into the University of Tennessee (UT) and a subsequent lawsuit filed by Tennessee’s attorney general. The NCAA’s investigation focuses on possible Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) violations by the Tennessee Volunteers. However, … Read more

NCAA Fights Back: Argues Against Invalidation of Name, Image, and Likeness Rules Amid Lawsuit

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Indianapolis, Indiana – The NCAA has responded to a lawsuit filed by attorneys general from Tennessee and Virginia, arguing against a temporary restraining order that would invalidate the NCAA’s rules on name, image, and likeness (NIL) in recruiting. The lawsuit alleges that the NCAA’s NIL rules are a violation of antitrust laws. This legal battle comes amidst an NCAA investigation into potential rules violations concerning NIL at the University of Tennessee. The NCAA’s response claims that there is no evidence of irreparable harm caused by their rules and argues that the plaintiffs’ request for injunctive … Read more