February 8, 2008

NCAA Will Pay Big to Settle Antitrust Lawsuit

By BRAD WOLVERTON

In a move that would provide tens of thousands of athletes with more money for college expenses, the National Collegiate Athletic Association has agreed to reallocate up to $228-million to settle a huge antitrust lawsuit filed by four former players. But the deal could have costly implications for colleges.

Under last week's settlement, which must still be approved by a federal court in California, the NCAA agreed to set aside $218-million over the next five years to help the more than

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