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Larry Neumeister | Associated Press

Former Dolphins coach Brian Flores sues NFL, alleging racist hiring practices

A lawsuit against the NFL filed by former Dolphins coach Brian Flores alleged that the league has discriminated against him and other black coaches for racial reasons. | Doug Murray/AP

NEW YORK — Former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores sued the NFL and three of its teams Tuesday, saying racist hiring practices by the league have left it racially segregated and managed like a plantation.

The lawsuit in Manhattan federal court sought class-action status and unspecified damages from the league, the Dolphins, the Denver Broncos and the New York Giants, along with unidentified individuals.

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