NCAA Abuses 'Student-Athlete' Term to Deny Rights, Labor Board Tells Judge.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) has been accused by US labor board prosecutors of misusing the term "student-athlete" to deny students workplace protections. The case, currently being heard in Los Angeles, will determine whether the NCAA, the Pac-12 Conference, and the University of Southern California violated federal law by misclassifying football and basketball players as non-employees. The prosecutors argue that these institutions exert significant control over the athletes and have hindered progress in improving their conditions. The NCAA, Pac-12, and USC have denied any wrongdoing, with the NCAA calling the case "frivolous" and "vexatious." The outcome of this case could have significant implications for college sports in the US and may lead to increased organizing by college athletes. [Extracted from the article]