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Legal Challenge & Settlement Overview - Lawsuits challenge NCAA settlement's revenue distribution, alleging unfair representation of female athletes' value [1][2] - Settlement includes ~$8 billion in back pay for ~400,000 former athletes and revenue sharing for current athletes [2] - Revenue sharing estimated at $20 million annually, allowing athletes to earn from name, image, and likeness [2] Title IX Violation Allegations - Lawsuits claim settlement violates Title IX, federal law barring sex-based discrimination on college campuses [4] - Female athletes allegedly required to waive Title IX rights to receive back pay [4] - Disparity in revenue allocation between men's and women's sports is a key point of contention [3] Revenue Distribution Discrepancies - Men's football and basketball receive over 90% of revenue allocated to men's sports [3] - Top women's sport, basketball, receives only 1.1% of revenue [3] - Payouts for former athletes expected to mirror these disproportionate amounts [4] Athlete Perspectives - Plaintiffs argue male and female athletes invest equal effort, despite differing fan attendance [5] - Athletes advocate for equitable treatment and a larger share of revenue [7][8] - NCAA claims settlement provides significant financial benefits to student-athletes, totaling nearly 50% of athletics department revenue [6]