South Dakota Attorney General and Board of Regents sue NCAA over $2.8B settlement, claiming discrimination against smaller schools and female athletes.

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley and the Board of Regents have sued the NCAA over a proposed $2.8 billion settlement, claiming it unfairly burdens smaller schools like South Dakota State University and the University of South Dakota. The lawsuit argues that the settlement primarily benefits "Power Four" conferences and student-athletes while discriminating against female athletes by allocating under 10% of the funds to them. The case is pending a hearing.

September 10, 2024
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