SI: Ten former college athletes file lawsuit over likeness use - ESPN, other networks

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Ten former college football and basketball players have filed a class action lawsuit claiming their images were improperly used without permission, according to Courthouse News Service.

ESPN, the four major television networks, eight NCAA athletic conferences and licensing companies with ties to the conferences are all targeted in the lawsuit.

"In their complaint they argue that the television networks, athletic conferences and licensing agencies, conspired to exploit rules forbidding student athletes from "competing in the marketplace for the value of their rights to publicity."

Here we go again... when will this bullshit end? Players just trying to get a buck now. Take your free education and STFU