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Latest News in Sports & Betting
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November 21, 2024
Bettor Wants Class Cert. In Suit Over DraftKings' Voided Bet
A man suing DraftKings over a canceled NBA wager he says would have put $150,000 in his pocket has asked an Indiana federal court to certify a class of 99 bettors, including himself, affected by the axed transaction.
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November 21, 2024
Trump Eyes Crypto, SpaceX To Sell Shares, And More Rumors
Donald Trump's social media company wants to enter the cryptocurrency business, while Elon Musk's SpaceX is planning a tender offer of shares that values the space technology startup at $250 billion. Here, Law360 breaks down these and other notable deal rumors from the past week.
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November 20, 2024
Attys Slam Deceptive NIL Settlement Services In NCAA Case
Class counsel in the massive NCAA name, image and likeness lawsuit have asked a California federal court to intervene with third-party servicing companies that are using misleading information while offering claims-filing services to class members in order to profit from the proposed $2.78 billion settlement.
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November 20, 2024
Nike Accused Of 'Smear Campaign' Over $60M Trademark Suit
A Los Angeles-based company that made customized sneakers for celebrities and athletes hit back Tuesday at Nike's $60 million trademark suit, saying that despite the companies' previous collaborations, Nike is now making knowing false claims in a "smear campaign" to crush its business.
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November 20, 2024
Mountain West Says Trans Athlete Policy Was No Secret
The Mountain West Conference has said that a motion for an emergency injunction that would force it to ban a transgender athlete from competition ahead of a volleyball tournament comes way too late and is a "manufactured" emergency, while Utah State University lodged an intervening complaint in support of banning the athlete.
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