A federal appeals court ruled Thursday that the NFL can be put on trial as part of Brian Flores' racial-discrimination lawsuit against the league and three of its teams, according to the Associated Press.

The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday, rejecting the league's attempt to force Flores into arbitration with Commissioner Roger Goodell as the arbitrator.

The NFL can be put on trial over civil claims that Brian Flores and other Black coaches face discrimination, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.