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FILE - The NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis is seen on March 12, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

A $2.8 billion settlement will change college sports forever. Here’s how

A federal judge has approved terms of a sprawling $2.8 billion antitrust settlement that will upend the way college sports have been run for more than a century

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FILE - President of FIFPRO Europe David Terrier speaks during a media conference on protecting player health and safeguarding the sustainability of national leagues at the Residence Palace in Brussels, on Monday, Oct. 14, Oct. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

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The Club World Cup has faced pushback in Europe but FIFA is banking on its big bet

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Phillies look to end 3-game road slide, play the Pirates

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Bodine hits go-ahead homer in 10th, Coastal Carolina opens super regional with 7-6 win over Auburn

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Pacers take 1-0 lead into game 2 against the Thunder

The Indiana Pacers visit the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Finals with a 1-0 lead in the series

Atlanta Braves' Sean Murphy hits a sacrifice fly during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 6, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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A ball thrown from the stands causes moment of confusion in Braves-Giants game

An overexuberant fan had people seeing double during the game between the Atlanta Braves and San Francisco Giants

Coco Gauff of the U.S. celebrates as she won the semifinal match of the French Tennis Open against France's Lois Boisson at the Roland-Garros stadium in Paris, Thursday, June 5, 2025. (AP Photo/Aurelien Morissard)

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French Open: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 2 Coco Gauff in the women's final

No.1 Aryna Sabalenka faces No. 2 Coco Gauff in the French Open final with both women aiming to win the title for the first time

San Francisco Giants' Tyler Fitzgerald, center left, is mobbed by teammates after scoring the game-winning run on a wild pitch thrown by Atlanta Braves pitcher Pierce Johnson during the 10th inning of a baseball game Friday, June 6, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Giants beat the slumping Braves 5-4 in 10 innings on a wild pitch

Tyler Fitzgerald scored on a wild pitch by Pierce Johnson with two outs in the 10th inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Atlanta Braves 5-4 for their third straight win

Athletics' Brent Rooker gives a thumbs up to the dugout after hitting a double during the third inning of a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles Friday, June 6, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)

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Jacob Wilson has 3 hits, 2 RBIs, Brent Rooker has tiebreaking RBI as Athletics beat Orioles 5-4

Jacob Wilson had three hits and two RBIs, Brent Rooker drove in the tiebreaking run and the Athletics beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-4

Florida Panthers' Brad Marchand (63) scores on Edmonton Oilers goalie Stuart Skinner (74) as Leon Draisaitl (29) defends during the second overtime period in Game 2 of the NHL Stanley Cup final in Edmonton, Friday, June 6, 2025. (Jason Franson/The Canadian Press via AP)

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Marchand scores in 2nd OT, Panthers beat Oilers 5-4 in Game 2 to even the Stanley Cup Final

Brad Marchand scored on a breakaway in double overtime and the defending champion Florida Panthers punched back against the Edmonton Oilers in Game 2 of their Stanley Cup Final rematch, winning 5-4 to even the series

New York Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. hits an RBI single during the second inning of a baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Friday, June 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

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Yankees' Jazz Chisholm Jr. has The Seventy Percent Solution

Jazz Chisholm Jr. has The Seventy Percent Solution

FILE - Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman takes part in warmups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Sept. 21, 2014, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

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Seattle man charged with string of burglaries at the homes of NFL and MLB stars

A Seattle man has been charged with a string of burglaries at the homes of prominent current and former football and baseball players, marking the latest example of well-known athletes being targeted in these types of thefts

St. Louis Cardinals' Pedro Pages hits a two-run home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Friday, June 6, 2025, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Joe Puetz)

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Pedro Pagés hits a 2-run HR, Sonny Gray pitches into 7th inning as Cardinals beat Dodgers 5-0

Pedro Pagés hit a two-run homer, Sonny Gray pitched into the seventh inning and the St. Louis Cardinals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 in a game that started after a 1 hour, 17 minute rain delay

Atlanta Braves pitcher Craig Kimbrel crouches on the mound between pitches during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants, Friday, June 6, 2025, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

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Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead

The Atlanta Braves called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century

Chicago White Sox's Luis Robert Jr. (88) hits a two-run single during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals, Friday, June 6, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

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Robert drives in 3 runs as the White Sox beat the Royals 7-2

Luis Robert Jr. drove in three runs in his return to the lineup, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 7-2

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Weber's goal seals 3-2 comeback win for Racing Louisville over Utah Royals

Rookie Sarah Weber scored the winning goal in the 85th minute and Racing Louisville came from behind to beat the 10-player Utah Royals 3-2 in the National Women’s Soccer League

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The Florida Panthers beat the Edmonton Oilers 5-4 in second overtime in Game 2 to tie the Stanley Cup Final

The Texas Longhorns softball team celebrates after defeating Texas Tech 10-4 to win the Women's College World Series championship in Oklahoma City, Friday, June 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Kyle Phillips)

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Texas beats Texas Tech 10-4 in decisive 3rd game of WCWS to win its 1st national championship

Mia Scott hit a grand slam, Teagan Kavan claimed another win and Texas defeated Texas Tech 10-4 in Game 3 of the Women’s College World Series championship series on Friday night to win its first national title

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Kyle Hendricks delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Friday, June 6, 2025, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Thayer)

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Kyle Hendricks picks up career win No. 100 as Angels beat the Mariners 5-4

Kyle Hendricks earned the 100th win of his career, Ryan Zeferjahn, Reid Detmers and Kenley Jansen combined for three innings of scoreless relief, and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 5-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners