Clemson officials notified LSU that the participation of former professional football players on Saturday may violate the playing contract between the schools. In a brief email sent Friday afternoon to LSU’s general counsel, Clemson general counsel Chip Hood made it clear that the school intends to travel to Baton Rouge and play Saturday’s season opener, … Read more
George Russell led the second practice of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, displacing Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc from the top of the timesheets. Russell set a lap of 1m22.559s in the second half of the session as part of a mid-session shootout between the Brit, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, and Russell’s Mercedes teammate, Kimi Antonelli, who … Read more
Several Manchester City players wanted to know if Enzo Fernandez would join the club in the final days of the transfer window as they were keen to play alongside him, says manager Enzo Maresca. On Saturday. “I know Enzo pretty well and I know what he can bring to the team,” Maresca said. “He is … Read more
Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly has lost his Monaco Grand Prix podium after all, as his pitlane speeding penalties stand, the FIA’s International Court of Appeals (ICA) has ruled. Gasly was one of several drivers who were pinged for speeding in the pitlane during the race in the principality, but it turned out that … Read more
When Folarin Balogun landed on a private jet at Liverpool John Lennon Airport at lunchtime on Tuesday, it seemed his move to Everton was a formality. The night before, Everton had reached an agreement with Monaco to sign the American striker in a deal worth €45m (£39m, $52m), with an additional €5m. All that was … Read more
The Xzavier McLeod saga has taken another turn. McLeod was arrested by the Athens-Clarke County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday afternoon on a misdemeanor charge of criminal trespass/property damage/family violence. According to jail records, McLeod was released at 2:35 pm ET on Thursday on $9 bail. Dawgs247 requested the incident report of McLeod’s arrest. Dawgs247 reported earlier … Read more
3 coaches charged after viral video of on-field fight at youth football game in CarnegieCARNEGIE, Pennsylvania. —Youth football coaches caught fighting during a game at Carnegie now face charges. The Carnegie Police Department announced charges against Dequay Canton, Carlynton’s head coach, and two Keystone Oaks coaches, Joseph Kubiak and Frank McGrath. “After watching that video … Read more
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — LSU coach Lane Kiffin’s chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case. East Baton Rouge Parish Judge William Jorden issued his ruling the night before LSU presented its 105-man roster to the Southeastern … Read more
The 49ers are in Australia, having landed in Australia. They landed 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 Quantas A380, which has 14 first class seats and 70 business class seats. The 49ers will practice in Melbourne on Saturday morning … Read more
The Athletic has live coverage of Colorado vs. Georgia Tech. We’re back! While it may not be the most exciting Week 1 (Louisville vs. Ole Miss is the only ranked vs. ranked matchup), the first weekend of college football means new opportunities for prospects to demand the attention of NFL evaluators. Before last season, no … Read more