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Judge says Zion Williamson must answer questions under oath about improper benefits at Duke
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>A Florida state court judge on Tuesday denied rookie 's request to stay discovery into whether he was eligible under NCAA rules when he played one season at in 2018-19.Florida 11th Circuit Court Judge David Miller ruled that Williamson will be required to answer interrogatories and requests for admissions from attorneys representing Gina Ford and Prime Sports Marketing, who are suing Williamson for $100 million for breaching their marketing agreement.Williamson's attorneys are expected to file an appeal with Florida's Third District Court of...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>A Florida state court judge on Tuesday denied rookie 's request to stay discovery into whether he was eligible under NCAA rules when he played one season at in 2018-19.Florida 11th Circuit Court Judge David Miller ruled that Williamson will be required to answer interrogatories and requests for admissions from attorneys representing Gina Ford and Prime Sports Marketing, who are suing Williamson for $100 million for breaching their marketing agreement.Williamson's attorneys are expected to file an appeal with Florida's Third District Court of...WW…
College Football Hall of Fame damaged by protesters
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The College Football Hall of Fame was damaged and looted during violent protests in Atlanta on Friday night, police confirmed in a statement.The Hall of Fame, which is located near the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, was near the epicenter of demonstrations over George Floyd's death. Floyd, who was black, died while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week.Protesters smashed the Hall of Fame's front windows and looted its gift shop during the demonstrations."Protesters continue damaging businesses, looting...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The College Football Hall of Fame was damaged and looted during violent protests in Atlanta on Friday night, police confirmed in a statement.The Hall of Fame, which is located near the CNN Center and Centennial Olympic Park in downtown Atlanta, was near the epicenter of demonstrations over George Floyd's death. Floyd, who was black, died while in police custody in Minneapolis earlier this week.Protesters smashed the Hall of Fame's front windows and looted its gift shop during the demonstrations."Protesters continue damaging businesses, looting...WW…
UConn becomes first FBS team to cancel football season because of coronavirus
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>, which last month officially left the American Athletic Conference, announced Wednesday that it is suspending its football program for the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.UConn, which went 2-10 in its final season in the AAC, is the first FBS program to suspend its football team because of the pandemic. The Huskies were expected to play as an independent this season."After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we've decided that we will not compete on the...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>, which last month officially left the American Athletic Conference, announced Wednesday that it is suspending its football program for the 2020 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.UConn, which went 2-10 in its final season in the AAC, is the first FBS program to suspend its football team because of the pandemic. The Huskies were expected to play as an independent this season."After receiving guidance from state and public health officials and consulting with football student-athletes, we've decided that we will not compete on the...WW…
Big Ten moving to conference-only model for all sports this fall
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The Big Ten on Thursday announced it will go to a conference-only season for all fall sports, including football, amid "unprecedented times" during the ."We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials and others associated with our sports programs and campuses remain our number one priority," the Big Ten said in a statement."... By limiting competition to other Big Ten institutions, the Conference will have the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The Big Ten on Thursday announced it will go to a conference-only season for all fall sports, including football, amid "unprecedented times" during the ."We are facing uncertain and unprecedented times, and the health, safety and wellness of our student-athletes, coaches, game officials and others associated with our sports programs and campuses remain our number one priority," the Big Ten said in a statement."... By limiting competition to other Big Ten institutions, the Conference will have the greatest flexibility to adjust its own operations...WW…
National Association of Basketball Coaches wants SAT and ACT eliminated as an eligibility requirement for college players
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Calling them "longstanding forces of institutional racism," the National Association of Basketball Coaches on Thursday proposed permanently eliminating SAT and ACT requirements as part of the NCAA's initial eligibility process.The proposal originated from the NABC's Committee on Racial Reconciliation, according to a news release from the group. The committee, co-chaired by Tommy Amaker and Frank Martin, was formed last month to address racism and social justice issues."The NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation believes that the SAT and ACT are...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Calling them "longstanding forces of institutional racism," the National Association of Basketball Coaches on Thursday proposed permanently eliminating SAT and ACT requirements as part of the NCAA's initial eligibility process.The proposal originated from the NABC's Committee on Racial Reconciliation, according to a news release from the group. The committee, co-chaired by Tommy Amaker and Frank Martin, was formed last month to address racism and social justice issues."The NABC Committee on Racial Reconciliation believes that the SAT and ACT are...WW…
Big Ten nixes fall college football season, eyes spring
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Big Ten conference presidents and chancellors voted Tuesday to postpone all fall sports seasons, including football, amid the coronavirus pandemic with the hopes of playing in the spring.Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren told ESPN on Tuesday evening that when the conference released its schedule only six days ago, he reiterated the season might not happen -- a message he has been consistent with."Because we announced a schedule does not mean we're going to play," he said. "As you gather information on a daily basis, that's what day-to-day is. We...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>Big Ten conference presidents and chancellors voted Tuesday to postpone all fall sports seasons, including football, amid the coronavirus pandemic with the hopes of playing in the spring.Big Ten commissioner Kevin Warren told ESPN on Tuesday evening that when the conference released its schedule only six days ago, he reiterated the season might not happen -- a message he has been consistent with."Because we announced a schedule does not mean we're going to play," he said. "As you gather information on a daily basis, that's what day-to-day is. We...WW…
No fans at September's U.S. Open at Winged Foot in New York, USGA says
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The 120th U.S. Open will be played in September without fans at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, the United States Golf Association announced Wednesday.Spectators also won't be allowed at next week's PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco because of the coronavirus pandemic."Following months of consultation and scenario planning with local and state health officials, we have jointly decided that hosting the U.S. Open without spectators will provide the best opportunity to conduct the championship safely for all...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>The 120th U.S. Open will be played in September without fans at Winged Foot Golf Club in Mamaroneck, New York, the United States Golf Association announced Wednesday.Spectators also won't be allowed at next week's PGA Championship at TPC Harding Park in San Francisco because of the coronavirus pandemic."Following months of consultation and scenario planning with local and state health officials, we have jointly decided that hosting the U.S. Open without spectators will provide the best opportunity to conduct the championship safely for all...WW…
Oklahoma State review finds Mike Gundy's relationships with players lacking, but not racist
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>coach Mike Gundy needs to "invest more time in building stronger relationships with his student-athletes," according to an internal review of the program, which "uncovered no signs or indication of racism," athletic director Mike Holder said in a statement Thursday night.Last month, Gundy he caused his players and others due to a T-shirt he was photographed wearing, and he vowed positive changes in his football program. His apology came one day after star Cowboys running back for wearing a T-shirt from OAN (One America News). Gundy wore the...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>coach Mike Gundy needs to "invest more time in building stronger relationships with his student-athletes," according to an internal review of the program, which "uncovered no signs or indication of racism," athletic director Mike Holder said in a statement Thursday night.Last month, Gundy he caused his players and others due to a T-shirt he was photographed wearing, and he vowed positive changes in his football program. His apology came one day after star Cowboys running back for wearing a T-shirt from OAN (One America News). Gundy wore the...WW…
Judge's ruling favors Zion Williamson, voids New Orleans Pelicans star's marketing agreement with Gina Ford
Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>A federal judge in North Carolina has granted partial judgment in his lawsuit against a former marketing agent who sued the star for $100 million in damages claiming breach of contract.In Wednesday's ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Loretta C. Biggs voided Williamson's marketing agreement with Gina Ford and Prime Sports Marketing because it didn't meet the requirements of North Carolina's Uniform Athlete Agents Act.Specifically, Biggs ruled that Williamson was a student-athlete at when he engaged with Ford's company; he had not been declared...…Skip to main contentSkip to navigation<>A federal judge in North Carolina has granted partial judgment in his lawsuit against a former marketing agent who sued the star for $100 million in damages claiming breach of contract.In Wednesday's ruling, U.S. District Court Judge Loretta C. Biggs voided Williamson's marketing agreement with Gina Ford and Prime Sports Marketing because it didn't meet the requirements of North Carolina's Uniform Athlete Agents Act.Specifically, Biggs ruled that Williamson was a student-athlete at when he engaged with Ford's company; he had not been declared...WW…
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