Category: Sports

Trey Kaufman-Renn Granted Temporary Restraining Order Against NCAA, Can Pursue Sixth College Season

Brandon King

Trey Kaufman-Renn has won a major early victory in his fight against the NCAA. A Clark County, Indiana judge has granted the former Purdue star a temporary restraining order against the NCAA, temporarily preventing the governing body from denying him college eligibility. The ruling allows Kaufman-Renn to join and be recruited by a college basketball program while he awaits another hearing on his request for a preliminary injunction. Kaufman-Renn spent five seasons at Purdue, including a redshirt season after suffering a knee injury as a true freshman. He went on…

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SEC–LSU Federal Court Hearing Continued as LSU Dispute Cools

Brandon King

The legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU has cooled considerably — at least for now. The federal court hearing scheduled for Wednesday regarding the SEC’s lawsuit against LSU has been continued and will be heard at a later date, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. The development comes one day after LSU finalized its 105-man football roster without former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. Wright and Harris had become the center of the dispute after a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction allowing them to pursue another…

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SEC vs. LSU Takes Another Turn as Federal Court Hearing Is Continued

Brandon King

The ongoing legal battle between the Southeastern Conference and LSU has taken another turn. The scheduled federal court hearing between the SEC and LSU has been continued and will be rescheduled for a later date, adding another layer of uncertainty to an increasingly contentious dispute between the conference and one of its member schools. The latest development comes as tensions between LSU and the SEC continue to escalate over the conference’s handling of the Tigers’ roster situation involving former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. The SEC has already…

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NCAA Changes Timing Protocol After Michigan-Western Michigan Controversy

Brandon King

The NCAA is changing its timing protocol for college football replay reviews following the controversial finish to Michigan’s 13-12 victory over Western Michigan. According to ESPN, the NCAA has issued new guidance establishing a standardized timing procedure “that ensures consistency in the administration of all college football games.” Under the new guidance, the official time for a college football game remains the time displayed on the in-stadium game clock. However, when replay officials need to restore or adjust time, they must use the embedded game clock contained within the broadcaster’s…

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Indiana Fever Are Campaigning for Kelsey Mitchell as WNBA MVP — And They Have a Case

Brandon King

The Indiana Fever aren’t exactly being subtle about it. They want Kelsey Mitchell in the WNBA MVP conversation. The Fever have launched a social-media push highlighting Mitchell and Caitlin Clark as the team’s MVP candidates, dubbing their star backcourt “MVP².” But while the campaign includes both Fever guards, Mitchell has built an especially compelling case over the second half of the season. Kelsey Mitchell Is Making History Mitchell has turned scoring consistency into something the WNBA has rarely seen. She has scored at least 20 points in 24 consecutive games,…

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Dillon Brooks Takes Shot at LeBron James Over 76ers Move: “Doing Everything He Can to Get a Last Little Ring”

Brandon King

Full-time LeBron James nemesis Dillon Brooks has never been shy about sharing his opinion on the NBA legend. Now, the Phoenix Suns forward is taking another shot at LeBron’s decision to join the Philadelphia 76ers. With LeBron entering what could be the final chapter of his career, Brooks believes the four-time champion is doing everything possible to add another title to his résumé. “I think he’s doing everything he can to get a last little ring,” Brooks said. The comment adds to the debate over what LeBron’s move means for…

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Edgerrin James Opens Up About Son Jizzle James, Asks for Love and Support

Brandon King

Edgerrin James is asking people to rally around his son, former Cincinnati basketball standout Jizzle James, during a difficult period. The Pro Football Hall of Famer shared a deeply personal message regarding his 21-year-old son, revealing that Jizzle is currently dealing with substance abuse and is not in a healthy state of mind.  James’ message was less about basketball and more about making sure his son receives the right kind of support. Edgerrin James: “We’re Fighting for Him” In his statement, Edgerrin James asked anyone who encounters Jizzle to show…

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LSU Finalizes 105-Man Roster, Closing Door on Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris

Brandon King

LSU is making a decisive move in the ongoing controversy surrounding former NFL players Dae’Quan Wright and Zxavian Harris. According to ESPN’s Pete Thamel, LSU is adding two players to its football roster, bringing the Tigers to the NCAA maximum of 105 players. The move will effectively lock LSU’s roster for the remainder of the season and prevent the program from adding Wright and Harris. The two former Ole Miss players had been at the center of a legal and eligibility battle after both briefly signed with NFL teams before…

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Formally Appeals Michigan-Western Michigan Result, Wants Western Michigan Recognized as Winner After Controversial Michigan Hail Mary

Brandon King

The controversy surrounding Michigan’s stunning 13-12 victory over Western Michigan has taken another dramatic turn. The Mid-American Conference has formally appealed the outcome of Saturday’s game to the NCAA FBS Oversight Committee, arguing that “replay protocol was not properly followed” and asking the NCAA to recognize Western Michigan as the actual winner. According to the MAC’s appeal, the conference wants Western Michigan recognized as the 12-7 winner and is asking the NCAA to take whatever action is within its authority to reflect that determination in NCAA records, rankings, postseason consideration…

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SEC Takes Unprecedented Step Against LSU, Will Discuss Tigers’ Membership on Thursday

Brandon King

The battle between LSU, Lane Kiffin and the Southeastern Conference has officially reached another level. The SEC filed an amended complaint Tuesday in its federal lawsuit against LSU, Kiffin and school officials, seeking to establish the conference’s authority to expel LSU from the league. Even more striking: SEC presidents and chancellors are scheduled to meet Thursday, Sept. 10, to discuss whether to terminate LSU’s membership in the conference.  While LSU is not expected to actually be expelled, the filing demonstrates just how seriously the SEC is taking its dispute with…

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