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

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.

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)

The Southeastern Conference filed a lawsuit against LSU to prevent the school from allowing players returning from NFL training camps to play on the Tigers’ football team

Here are the winners and losers from the NBA's investigation into the Los Angeles Clippers' attempt to circumvent the salary cap.

The Clippers said they "vehemently reject" the NBA's findings that the team circumvented salary cap rules in relation to Leonard's endorsement deals and will "vigorously challenge these findings and penalties through every avenue available to us.

But the decision to take away five draft picks from the Clippers starting in 2029 is something fans ought to monitor. For one thing, Boston owns swap rights that may end up impacted by this deal (for the full protections,

The NBA threw the book at the LA Clippers for violating the league's salary cap circumvention rules regarding Kawhi Leonard.

The Chicago Cubs have been bitten by the injury bug throughout the entire season. It's affected both the pitching staff as well as important position players. The season full of bad news for Chicago with injuries continued on Thursday with an announcement regarding the future outlook for right-hander Ben Brown.

The Chicago Cubs are set to play the Milwaukee Brewers in the series finale of a four-game set at Wrigley Field at 6:15 p.m. CDT on Thursday. The Cubs won the first game of the series 17-3 on Monday.

The Chicago Cubs were hoping to get Ben Brown back on the field before the playoffs, but it looks like they won’t be seeing him for the rest of the season. He had been dealing with neck issues that returned over the past week,

The Milwaukee Brewers have made a Jackson Chourio announcement during their four-game series against the Chicago Cubs. The post Milwaukee Brewers Announce Jackson Chourio News Before Cubs Finale appeared first on HEAVY.

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 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

Former Jets quarterback Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty to charges stemming from a fight outside an Indianapolis hotel in 2025.

FRISCO - Von Miller and Hunter Luepke settled the great jersey number controversy thanks to some chicken. Miller, the newly signed Cowboys edge rusher, will wear No. 40. Luepke, the fullback, gave up the number and will wear No.

Von Miller finally got his No. 40 back, but it took one of the more unusual jersey-number negotiations you’ll ever see. According to writer Calvin Watkins, the Dallas Cowboys veteran pass rusher had been negotiating with fullback Hunter Luepke,

Von Miller finally got his No. 40 back, but it took one of the more unusual jersey-number negotiations you’ll ever see. According to writer Calvin Watkins, the Dallas Cowboys veteran pass rusher had been negotiating with fullback Hunter Luepke,

In the latest episode of his Free Range podcast, Miller shared some insight into Hunter Luepke's 'business-savvy' thought process.

Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the NFL for four seasons, has died. He was 40. Smith died Wednesday, according to Wake Forest, which was informed by his family. The school's release Thursday afternoon didn't reveal a cause of death.

Two-time All-America defensive back and former NFL player Alphonso Smith has died PAHOKEE, Fla. — Alphonso Smith, a two-time All-America defensive back who played in the NFL for four seasons, has died.

Former NFL player, Alphonso Smith Jr. has died at age 40. Smith played for the Broncos and Lions. He passed away in his hometown of Pahokee, Florida.

Former NFL player Alphonso Smith Jr. has died, according to reports. He was 40 years old. The former cornerback died by suicide on Wednesday in a housing community in Florida, TMZ reported, citing sources.