Athlete after athlete took the stand in a state courtroom near LSU on Thursday to explain why they should be allowed to return to play college sports after turning pro while the commissioner of the powerful Southeastern Conference argued against them and the league doubled down by filing a lawsuit against the school in federal court.

LSU and Lane Kiffin have been involved in controversy, bringing back players who did not make NFL rosters. Kiffin has defended the practice, noting that it is in the best interest of the players and the team for this move to be made.

SEC sues LSU, Kiffin in federal court over intent to play pro athletes

The SEC has filed a lawsuit against LSU and head football coach Lane Kiffin over adding former NFL players to the roster for the 2026 season. (AP Photo)

Brian Windhorst on how other teams reacted to the Kawhi/Clippers investigation: "There were some people who really felt like that the league should come down with a crushing blow, which is what they did.

No reporter has gained more respect this week than former ESPN personality Pablo Torre. For exactly a year, Torre has been reporting about the Los Angeles Clippers circumvent the

In early September 2025, Mark Cuban publicly addressed Pablo Torre’s allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented the salary cap for Kawhi Leonard. The former Dallas Mavericks owner began his lengthy statement by saying that “I’m on Team Ballmer.

The Clippers also say the NBA's investigation cost nearly $50 million — and was paid for by Steve Ballmer.

Adley Rutschman homered twice in his return to Baltimore, and the Boston Red Sox rallied to beat the Orioles 6-5 on Thursday night. Nick Sogard's two-run shot in the eighth broke a 3-all tie. Baltimore led 3-1 after consecutive fourth-inning homers by Luis Robert Jr.

Adley Rutschman homered in his first at-bat in his return to Camden Yards, hitting a drive to right field for the Boston Red Sox in the top of the first inning at Baltimore

Adley Rutschman has homered twice in his return to Camden Yards, hitting solo shots in the first and sixth innings at Baltimore

Plate umpire Will Little left the Mariners' win over the Red Sox on Tuesday night after a foul tip in the sixth inning caught him under the chin and knocked off his throat guard.

Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins 7-3 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Ace Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins look to sweep the Kansas City Royals. Kyle Stowers homered and had an RBI single, Heriberto Hernández drove in two runs and the Miami Marlins rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 9-6 on Wednesday night.

Despite falling behind early, the Royals fought back thanks to the arm of Michael Wacha and timely hits by Carter Jensen and Jac Caglianone to win the third and final game of their series against the Miami Marlins,

Carter Jensen finished a single shy of hitting for the cycle with a home run, triple and double while driving in three runs and scoring three times as the Kansas City Royals defeated the Miami Marlins

Chicago Bears running back D'Andre Swift and wide receiver Rome Odunze made early exits from practice on Thursday due to apparent injuries, according to multiple ​reports.

The Bears saw both Rome Odunze and D'Andre Swift suffer injuries at practice Wednesday. Here's what to know about their statuses.

The Chicago Bears received some tough injury news during Thursday's practice, as running back D'Andre Swift and wideout Rome Odunze each suffered injuries ahead of a Week 1 matchup with the Carolina Panthers on Sept.

Apparent injuries to Rome Odunze and D’Andre Swift come just 10 days before the Chicago Bears season opener against the Carolina Panthers.

Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez is set to plead guilty in connection with an altercation with a truck driver in Indianapolis last year that led to him being stabbed, online court records show. A motion for a guilty plea and sentencing hearing in the case was filed on Thursday,

Former NFL quarterback and Fox broadcaster Mark Sanchez has agreed to plead guilty in connection to the alleged attack of a truck driver in Indianapolis last year.

Former NFL player Mark Sanchez has filed a guilty plea in a case involving a drunken fight in downtown Indianapolis. Sanchez faced multiple charges after he attacked a 69-year-old man and was subsequently stabbed and hospitalized.

Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges ahead of a trial stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel