The Office of Civil Rights is reviewing complaints surrounding athletic participation policies at K–12 districts, colleges, and state agencies. The U.S. Department of Education’s (The Department) Office for…
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Senate Committee Considers Regulating Sports Betting
Recent increases in professional sports betting scandals, as well as death threats, have caused members of Congress to consider stricter regulations. The Senate Commerce Committee has recently responded…
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Grand Jury Indicts Two MLB Pitchers for Bribery, Rigged Pitches
The pro athletes were charged with conspiracies to commit wire fraud, influence sporting contests, and money laundering. A federal grand jury indicted two Major League Baseball pitchers with…
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Federal Agents Bust NBA Gambling Ring
Arrests were made of a player and a coach with ties to mafia groups. The Federal Bureau of Investigation arrested 34 people this week, including current and former…
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FTC and States File Lawsuit Against Ticketmaster Over Ticketing Practices
Complaint alleges coordination with brokers, deceptive pricing, and inflated resale fees The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the attorneys general of seven states have sued Live Nation Entertainment…
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Supreme Court Takes On Challenges to Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports
Will hear arguments for two cases challenging Idaho, West Virginia state laws. On Thursday, the Supreme Court announced that it will hear arguments for two lawsuits filed against…
Read MoreHHS Civil Rights Office Investigates Minnesota Over Title IX Violations
Federal officials review the state allowing a male athlete to compete in the girls’ softball championship. The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights…
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DOJ Opens Title IX Investigation into California State Law
The assistant attorney general says the civil rights division will “aggressively defend women’s hard-fought rights.” The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced an investigation into a California school to…
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FTC Warns Ticket Site Ahead of NFL Schedule Release
The agency’s letter outlined penalties for noncompliance to regulation requiring total ticket pricing. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) issued a warning letter to StubHub, the country’s largest ticket…
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President Names Head of FIFA World Cup Task Force
The U.S. will serve as the primary host for the global event. President Donald Trump appointed Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, as…
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