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    Why NFL Players Say DraftKings Owes Them $65M

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    LAST UPDATED August 29, 2024 | 12:13 pm— PUBLISHED August 29, 2024 | 03:54 am
    • The NFLPA is suing DraftKings for $65 million.
    • Breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming explains why DraftKings might actually benefit from a ruling that they broke the law.
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    The NFL Players Association is suing DraftKings for $65 million, alleging the sports betting operator is reneging on an NFT name, image and likeness deal from 2021. Front Office Sports breaking news reporter Margaret Fleming joins the show to explain why DraftKings might actually benefit from a judge ruling they broke the law. Plus, USA Swimming enjoyed new levels of attention this summer. COO Shana Ferguson discusses what they learned from the Paris Games and from holding Olympic trials at an NFL stadium.

    Plus, the NCAA is considering eliminating a transfer window, and an NBA job posting hints at technology taking a greater role in the on-court action.

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