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A federal judge is expected to approve a settlement that will have Division I schools pay nearly $3 billion in compensation to former athletes. That's a drop in the bucket compared to what colleges have agreed to pay future athletes for use of their name, image and likeness. "CBS Evening News" co-anchor Maurice DuBois talked to NCAA President Charlie Baker about the issue.
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