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Via Pete Thamel of ESPN, Judge William Jorden has converted a temporary restraining order into an injunction. More than 40 athletes now have both NCAA and SEC eligibility.
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NBCSports.com

Judge grants injunction allowing LSU to sign former NFL players - NBC Sports

Its fitting that the new owners of the team known for the 12th man have a group of 12 limited partners.
Ben Fischer of Sports Business Journalhas the full list.
They are: former Sequoia Capital Man… [+980 chars]

It's fitting that the new owners of the team known for the 12th man have a group of 12 limited partners.

Seahawks’ new ownership group has 12 limited partners - NBC Sports

FRISCO, Texas -- The Dallas Cowboys created a little more than $19 million in salary cap space by restructuring the contracts of three players, sources told ESPN.
Veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clar… [+1453 chars]

Veteran defensive tackle Kenny Clark, cornerback DaRon Bland and tight end Jake Ferguson had their deals reworked to give Dallas flexibility, sources said.

ESPN

Sources: Cowboys restructure deals of Clark, Bland, Ferguson - ESPN

Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.
The Australian, 31, was provisionally suspended on 4 August after a sample he submitted… [+2893 chars]

Nick Kyrgios is eligible to return to tennis after accepting a one-month ban for testing positive for cocaine.

BBC News

Nick Kyrgios cleared to return to tennis after accepting one-month ban for positive cocaine test - BBC

Nebraska football's long offseason is finally almost over. 
In just two days, the fourth year of the Matt Rhule era kicks off against the Ohio Bobcats at Memorial Stadium. To get you ready, here are… [+4172 chars]

The long offseason is almost over.  Here's what to look for Saturday as the fourth year of the Matt Rhule era kicks off.

Sports Illustrated

Four Storylines to Watch in the Huskers' Week 1 Matchup Against Ohio - Sports Illustrated

The 49ers are Down Under, having landed in Australia.
They touched down in Melbourne at 7:50 a.m. Friday, local time, after traveling 7,855 miles in just over 15 hours. The 49ers traveled on a Quant… [+463 chars]

The 49ers are Down Under, having landed in Australia.

49ers land in Melbourne ahead of next week’s game vs. Rams - NBC Sports

University of North Carolina football general manager Michael Lombardi, the highest-paid general manager in college football, resigned Thursday after a tumultuous tenure in Chapel Hill working alongs… [+13106 chars]

Lawyers investigating UNC football questioned people about allegations involving assistant Steve Belichick and, separately, about a possible sexual relationship between at least one employee and at least one player, people familiar with the probe tell WRAL. G…

WRAL.com

Lombardi out as UNC investigators probe allegations of drug use, sex among players, staff - WRAL

Enes Kanter Freedom filed a federal lawsuit in Illinois on Thursday over the way he says he was mistreated at a WNBA game last month.
The former Boston Celtics center sued the Chicago Sky, the Metro… [+3809 chars]

Enes Kanter Freedom filed the federal lawsuit in Illinois on Thursday.

New York Post

Enes Kanter files bombshell federal lawsuit over WNBA game ousting - New York Post

CARNEGIE, Pa.Youth football coaches captured fighting during a game in Carnegie are now facing charges.
The Carnegie Police Department announced charges against Dequay Canton, Carlynton's head coach… [+4997 chars]

A fight between youth football coaches in Carnegie has led to charges against three coaches.

WTAE Pittsburgh

3 coaches charged after viral video of on-field fight at youth football game in Carnegie - WTAE

WTHR

Mark Sanchez agrees to plead guilty in Indianapolis stabbing case, requests November sentencing - WTHR

In each of the past two seasons, Kayshon Boutte ranked second in receiving yards among Patriots wideouts and first or tied for first in receiving touchdowns. His reward? A trade to Houston.
The Patr… [+1528 chars]

In each of the past two seasons, Kayshon Boutte ranked second in receiving yards among Patriots wideouts and first or tied for first in receiving touchdowns.

Kayshon Boutte takes Mike Vrabel’s “inactive” comment in stride - NBC Sports

Charlotte Convention Center (Charlotte, N.C.) Much of the talk of the 2026 Chase has been about the format, Denny Hamlin and Carson Hocevar.
So, in our annual anonymous survey of Chase drivers, we a… [+4000 chars]

Denny's year? Hocevar's walk-out song? NASCAR drivers answered our very important questions before The Chase and it's all anonymous.

Fox Sports

NASCAR Anonymous: Denny Hamlin's Title Chances & Carson Hocevar's Walk-Out Song - FOX Sports

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is "really keen" to host the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has urged promoters to get in touch.
BBC Sport understands Saudi organise… [+1615 chars]

London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is "really keen" to host the proposed Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Wembley Stadium and has urged promoters to get in touch.

Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury: London mayor Sadiq Khan wants fight at Wembley - BBC

With that, she became just the second Japanese woman in the Open era to record 80 Grand Slam singles wins, after Ai Sugiyama.
It is also the first time since 2018 that Osaka, who reached the semi-fi… [+1283 chars]

Naomi Osaka recovers from a second-set blip to defeat Katerina Siniakova at the US Open, while fellow former champion Iga Swiatek also progresses.

US Open 2026 results: Naomi Osaka overcomes blip as Iga Swiatek also progresses - BBC

The Xzavier McLeod saga has taken another turn.
McLeod was arrested by the Athens-Clarke County sheriff's office on Wednesday afternoon on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass/damage to propert… [+2228 chars]

McLeod who we learned earlier this week is no longer playing at UGA is still incarcerated in Athens as of Thursday afternoon

247Sports

Former Georgia defensive lineman Xzavier McLeod arrested on criminal trespass charge - 247Sports

Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime has been knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.
A two-time finalist at the tournament, the Canadian was beaten 6-7 (5-7) 6-3 6-2 … [+674 chars]

Canadian third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime is knocked out by Russian Karen Khachanov in the second round of the US Open.

US Open: Felix Auger-Aliassime beaten by Karen Khachanov in second round - BBC

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby expressed remorse for his history of sports betting in a new documentary series behind the scenes of the Red Raiders' turbulent offseason.
"The Program: … [+4163 chars]

Former Texas Tech quarterback Brendan Sorsby expressed remorse for his history of sports betting in a new documentary series behind the scenes of the Red Raiders' turbulent offseason.

Brendan Sorsby on gambling addiction: 'A ton of remorse' - ESPN

The Big Ten is willing to require its teams to play 10 games against power-conference opponents, the scheduling concession the SEC has demanded, if it delivers the SEC's support for a 24-team College… [+3173 chars]

The Big Ten is willing to adopt the SEC's preferred scheduling standard if it helps secure support for expanding the College Football Playoff to 24 teams

CBS Sports

Big Ten open to meeting SEC scheduling demand for CFP expansion: Key concession could help birth 24-team field - CBS Sports

Utah Tech University will be more than a heavy underdog when it takes on No. 14 BYU on Saturday night at LaVell Edwards Stadium in Provo. 
The Trailblazers, who were blasted 54-0 by Montana State la… [+2310 chars]

Utah Tech getting $450,000 and 300 complimentary tickets to play at BYU on Saturday night

Deseret News

How much will BYU be paying Utah Tech to play at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday night? - Deseret News

The Houston Astros rivalry with the Los Angeles Angels has largely been one-sided since 2013. Will that change with new ownership taking over the Angels?
Ronald Martinez/Getty Images
The Houston As… [+6731 chars]

Kroenke’s arrival could turn Anaheim’s wasted potential into a significant long-term problem for Houston.