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  • July 15, 2026

    Quinnipiac Players Say New Whistleblower Boosts Title IX Suit

    Quinnipiac University women's rugby players suing over the demotion of their team from a Division I varsity spot to a student club have said an unnamed whistleblower has provided new evidence they hope could revive their request for a Connecticut federal judge to reinstate their team for the 2026-27 athletic season.

  • July 15, 2026

    NBA's Silver Expects Cap Probe Results By Start Of Season

    The investigation into possible salary-cap circumvention involving NBA star Kawhi Leonard has been completed, and the final report by the firm commissioned by the league should be ready by the start of next season, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.

  • July 15, 2026

    Atlantic City Gets Win In Lifeguard Retaliation Suit

    Two lifeguards failed to support their claims that the Atlantic City Beach Patrol retaliated against them for complaining about their work conditions, which allegedly involved dirty stations, a lack of proper equipment and "rampant" sexual exploitation, a New Jersey judge ruled.

  • July 15, 2026

    FIFA Head Violated IOC Neutrality Rules, Rights Group Says

    A human rights organization has filed a complaint with the International Olympic Committee alleging FIFA President Gianni Infantino's numerous favors for U.S. President Donald Trump flouted IOC policies on political neutrality.

  • July 15, 2026

    Golden Nugget Casino Seeks To Tap Out Of Wage Suit

    Atlantic City's Golden Nugget casino moved Wednesday to cash out of a table game dealer's proposed class action alleging its tip pool practices and mandatory rest period policy violated federal and state wage laws, arguing the claims fail on multiple grounds including that a key federal regulation underpinning the lawsuit was vacated.

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