SCOTUS Tells NFL It Won’t Review Brian Flores Race Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the race-based employment discrimination lawsuit filed by Brian Flores against the NFL. This decision has implications for how disputes are arbitrated in professional sports leagues. The case, which has been ongoing since 2022, is currently in the early stages of litigation.
- ▪The Supreme Court denied a petition from the NFL and several teams to review Flores' lawsuit.
- ▪The case challenges the authority of NFL commissioner Roger Goodell to arbitrate employment disputes.
- ▪Flores was fired as head coach of the Miami Dolphins in 2022, leading to his lawsuit.
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| Canonical URL | https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/scotus-tells-nfl-won-t-221216147.html |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 22:12:16 +0000 |
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