Stephens Faces Fourth Round Push At French Open
Sloane Stephens, the 15th seed, beat Ekaterina Makarova 6-3 6-4 to reach the French Open fourth round for the third straight year. She remains puzzled by her Slam success and notes her best results come at tennis's four majors. Halep, the highest remaining seed, eyes a possible breakthrough as Stephens awaits a Monday clash with Simona Halep.
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Settlement set for players over NCAA video game likenesses
The $40 million deal with Electronic Arts and Collegiate Licensing Co. pays college football and basketball players dating to 2003 for likeness use in EA games. It could reach 100,000+ athletes, with payments from $48 to $951 per year of roster or image use. The agreement excludes the NCAA and awaits judge approval ahead of a larger anti trust trial set for June in Oakland.
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Electronic Arts and Collegiate Licensing Co
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West Virginia
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Rutgers
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Nadal battles back pain at French Open to win third round
Rafael Nadal, nursing a troublesome back, beat Leonardo Mayer 6-2 7-5 6-2 to extend his Paris winning streak to 31. He said pain forced slower serves, wore back tape, and aims to reduce pace as he proceeds toward a potential title defense at Roland Garros.
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