Four former Michigan Wolverines players are suing the NCAA and Big Ten for $50 million in damages, claiming they were not allowed to profit from their name, image, and likeness during their playing careers. The lawsuit is a landmark case in college athletics, as it challenges the NCAA's long-standing policy of preventing student-athletes from earning money from their fame. Meanwhile, in the NFL, Deshaun Watson is facing a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault, and Baker Mayfield is thriving with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, throwing four touchdowns in their season opener.
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