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  • October 21, 2026

    2022 College Athletes Say NCAA Rehashes Failed Arguments

    A group of Division II and Division III athletes asked a Colorado federal judge Tuesday to not toss their proposed class action against the NCAA seeking a fifth season of competition eligibility, arguing the college sports governing body rehashed arguments that were already rejected in a different case in its motion to dismiss.

  • October 21, 2026

    Detroit Lions Can't Sack 'Motor City Muscle' TM Claims

    A Michigan federal judge on Tuesday trimmed U.S. Events LLC's lawsuit against the Detroit Lions, but ruled that the team must face claims of trademark infringement and unfair competition over its use of the company's protected "Motor City Muscle" slogan to promote its jerseys.

  • October 21, 2026

    Swarthmore Says High Court Dooms Trans Athlete's Suit

    A U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing schools to segregate sports teams by biological sex at birth should let Swarthmore College off the hook for a lawsuit brought by a transgender former student, the school told a Pennsylvania federal court.

  • October 21, 2026

    Chicago Mayor Pitches Return Of $25-Per-Worker Corp. Tax

    The mayor of Chicago released a $17.6 billion budget plan Wednesday that includes the return of a tax onĀ corporationsĀ for every employee at large firms, as well as increasing tax rates on sports betting and leased property.

  • October 21, 2026

    WWE Sued Over Wrestler's Lap Dance For Off-Duty Cop

    World Wrestling Entertainment was sued in Illinois state court by a Cook County sheriff's officer who says he was subjected to an unwanted sexualized lap dance by wrestling star Kenneth Crawford during the broadcast of Monday Night Raw, despite never agreeing to be made a participant in the show.

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