NCAA SETTLES CTE SUIT FILED BY WIDOW OF TEXAS PLAYER

DALLAS» The NCAA settled a lawsuit Friday with the family of a former University of Texas football player that accused the organization of being responsible for his brain injuries and death decades after his playing career.

The lawsuit in Dallas was settled after three days of trial. A court administrator confirmed the settlement but said no terms were released.

The widow of former Longhorns defensive lineman Greg Ploetz sought to hold the NCAA responsible for his health problems long after his playing career. He played at Texas from 1968 to 1971. The Longhorns won the national title in 1969 and Ploetz was the Southwest Conference defensive player of the year in 1971. He did not play professionally but graduated in 1972, earned a master’s degree and became a teacher.

Ploetz died in 2015, and Boston University researchers concluded he had extensive brain damage known as chronic traumatic encephalopathy.

“The NCAA has agreed to settle the claims brought by Mrs. Ploetz,” NCAA chief legal officer Donald Remy said in a statement. “The settlement gives all parties the opportunity to resolve the case outside of a lengthy trial. The NCAA does not admit liability as part of the settlement.”

Ploetz’s wife, Debra, had moved him from Dallas to a care facility in Colorado in 2014 so Ploetz could legally be treated with marijuana oils.

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Fahnhorst, 49er tackle who won 2 titles, dies at 66.

SAN FRANCISCO

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Cowboys DL David Irving banned 4 games for 2nd straight year.

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So Yeon Ryu shoots 67, leads LPGA Classic.

GRAND RAPIDS,

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