Judge Grants Preliminary Approval for $2.78B NCAA Settlement

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After several delays, a judge granted preliminary approval Monday for the $2.78 billion settlement between the NCAA and current and former student-athletes that will pave the way for schools to pay players. 

Judge Claudia Wilken had sent both parties back to the drawing board earlier in September, asking that certain language in the settlement be revised before moving forward. At the time, Wilken said she had concerns over key terms of the deal, noting that she was primarily concerned that the deal would require boosters only provide money to athletes for a "valid business purpose." 

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